Residents of Lugari in Kakamega County are in shock and mourning after the body of Munyuki PAG Secondary School principal, Simon Isiaho Shange, was found floating in River Kipkaren several days after he went missing. The grim discovery, made on Saturday morning, November 8, has sparked outrage and violent protests in the community.
According to police, the body, which appeared mutilated, was found days after Shange had been reported missing. He was last seen on Monday, November 3, following an alleged road accident along the Eldoret–Malaba Highway, where his car was found wrecked and abandoned. His disappearance left family, colleagues, and residents deeply worried, and their worst fears were confirmed when his body was later recovered.
Soon after the recovery, the body was taken to the mortuary for an autopsy, but emotions in Lugari quickly boiled over. Residents, students, and teachers took to the streets accusing the police of slow response and negligence in handling the case. The demonstrations turned chaotic when protesters stormed Lumakanda Police Station, shattering windows and damaging vehicles within the compound. Police were forced to intervene to disperse the angry crowd and restore calm.
Western Region Police Commander Issa Mohamud said investigations are ongoing, with detectives exploring both drowning and murder as possible causes of death. “We are pursuing all angles, including the possibility of foul play,” he said, adding that a special team had been assigned to ensure justice for the deceased educator.
The case has also taken a political turn after Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera was linked online to the principal’s disappearance and death. Through his lawyer, Danstan Omari, Nabwera has denied the claims and threatened legal action against three bloggers—George Opunga Tamata, Peter Amunga, and Simon Asievela—accusing them of defamation. In letters dated November 7 and 8, the MP demanded the immediate deletion of posts from Malava Online and Kakamega Post, public apologies, and Sh20 million in compensation, calling the accusations false and politically motivated.
Meanwhile, education officials and teachers have condemned the killing and demanded swift action. KUPPET Kakamega Chairman Johnston Wabuti warned that teachers would boycott exams if investigations were not concluded promptly. Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula also urged police to arrest those responsible, saying, “We want to know what happened from the accident scene to the river. No one is above the law.”
The mysterious death of Simon Isiaho Shange, a respected educator, has left the Lugari community grieving and demanding answers as police continue to unravel the truth behind his tragic end.
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