A mob in Nambacha village, Kakamega county lynched a 22-year-old man after he allegedly raped and killed a six-year-old girl by stabbing her in the neck and burying her in a maize plantation.
The suspect, Abollo Sifuna, who was killed on the spot is said to be a casual worker at the deceased's home and was left in charge of the home with the children as the parents were away.
The mother of the deceased Linet Waswa, who is a trader at a local market, said she trusted the boy who has been helping her with domestic chores, though she said he has been a drug addict.
"I'm hurt by the incident. I wish I knew he was a dangerous man. I could not leave my daughter with him," she said.
Family members are pointing blame fingers at police officers saying there is a lot of drugs and bhang in the locality with many youths indulging in them.
Locals describe the man as hardworking
According to locals, the man whom they described as hardworking, never showed signs of causing harm to the children and has been helping many people with daily duties.
Area OCPD Richard Omanga confirmed the incident and called on the public not to take the law into their hands and keep a vigil on their children to ensure they are safe.
The bodies of the two were moved to Kakamega hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem as families continue with burial arrangements.
