Samson Atambo, the foreman who was found dead at a construction site in Kapkures, was strangled to death.

Postmortem examination conducted on Wednesday by Government pathologist Titus Ngulungu revealed that, the 52-year-old died as a result of suffocation after being strangled.

In addition, the examination revealed that the deceased had sustained injuries to the head caused by a blunt object, further pointing to a violent attack.

‎‎Following the release of the findings, Atambo’s widow, Catherine Moraa, expressed deep anguish while calling for justice.

‎‎“We are requesting for justice. He has left a huge gap, and I don’t know who will fill it, because he was the one supporting our children’s education,” she says, emphasizing the heavy burden now placed on the family.

Catherine Moraa wife to the late Samson Atambo accompanied by family members addressing the media on 17 March 2026

Photo credit: MUTHONI WANJIKU/ MTAA WANGU

‎‎Meanwhile, police have indicated that preliminary investigations suggest Atambo may have had a disagreement with a fellow worker at the construction site prior to his death. Authorities now believe the incident could be linked to that altercation, although investigations are still ongoing to establish the exact sequence of events.

‎‎Furthermore, the family reported that Atambo’s mobile phone was taken by the individuals suspected to have carried out the killing, raising further suspicion and complicating efforts to trace the perpetrators.

‎‎According to the Nakuru County Police Commander, at least six individuals have so far recorded statements with the police in connection with the incident. This development comes as detectives continue to piece together evidence in a bid to identify and apprehend those responsible.

‎‎Atambo was working at the site in Baraka since 2024, where he only worked for two months before the construction was stopped. It then resumed in November 2025.

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Post mortem reveals Kapkures foreman was murdered, police claim he had altercation with colleague before his controversial death

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