Gatundu Assistant Chief dies by suicide after allegedly drugging, sodomising two boys
A senior administrator in Gatundu South sub-county died by suicide on Tuesday, just hours after allegedly going into hiding over claims that he drugged and sexually assaulted two underage boys.
According to Gatundu Police Commander Jane Makena, the assistant chief’s wife discovered the tragedy after returning home from a clinic visit. She found their house locked from the inside and alerted her brother-in-law. The two forced their way in and discovered the assistant chief’s body hanging from the ceiling.
Police officers arrived shortly after and transferred the body to the Kenyatta University Funeral Home. Commander Makena confirmed that the sexual assault investigation has since been closed due to the suspect’s death.
“It’s a sad turn of events. The victims will not get justice. I urge Kenyans to report such incidents to the police in due time,” she said.
Alleged Assault Details Emerge
The assistant chief reportedly went into hiding after accusations surfaced from an incident on April 20, 2025. One victim told police that he and two friends had visited the administrator’s home to deliver milk. There, the chief invited them into a separate house and offered them alcohol.
After his friends left to care for a recently circumcised peer, the boy remained behind. He later regained consciousness at home, bleeding heavily. A medical report confirmed he had been sexually assaulted, prompting his family to report the case to Gatundu Police.
That same night, the assistant chief allegedly tracked the remaining two boys to a neighboring homestead. One of the boys reported that the administrator cornered him, asked about his circumcision status, groped him, and ordered him to lie on a bed. The boy resisted and fled into the night.
The victims’ parents later told police that the assistant chief attempted to bribe them into silence.
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Gatundu Assistant Chief dies by suicide after allegedly drugging, sodomising two boys