MARSABIT, Kenya – Two people — a father and his son — were killed on Wednesday afternoon after a grenade exploded inside their home in Karare area, Saku Constituency, Marsabit County.
According to police, the victims were attempting to dismantle the explosive device when it went off, killing them instantly and destroying part of their house.
Marsabit County Police Commander Leonard Kimaiyo said officers are working with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to establish the origin of the grenade. Preliminary reports indicate the pair may have collected it from a nearby field.
“The public should never tamper with suspicious objects resembling explosives. They should alert police or security agencies immediately,” Kimaiyo warned.
Investigators were still analysing the scene on Wednesday evening, while the bodies were moved to the mortuary for autopsy and further procedures.
Security officials said similar explosives have been found in parts of Marsabit County, some believed to originate from training exercises by government agencies.
Police Officer Injured After Domestic Dispute in Likoni
In a separate incident in Mombasa County, a senior police officer was injured after being attacked with hot water during a domestic altercation at his house in Likoni.
The officer, an inspector attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Koloa, Baringo County, was on leave and had returned home when an argument with his wife turned violent.
Police said the woman poured hot water on him, inflicting severe burns on his face before fleeing the scene.
Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno said the officer was admitted to hospital in stable condition, and efforts to trace the suspect were ongoing.
Incidents of domestic violence have been on the rise in various parts of the country, with authorities urging families to seek peaceful resolution of disputes. Police statistics show some of these confrontations have turned fatal in recent months.
