Molo residents are mourning after news emerged that a farmworker allegedly killed Pius Machogu, 72, and his wife Jerusha Kwamboka, 70, at their home in Elburgon.
The couple, known for their dedication to the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, were last seen attending a service with the worker, who reportedly returned with them home.
The following day, locals noticed the couple’s livestock grazing unattended on neighboring land.
Efforts to contact the couple failed, and the farmhand, when called, claimed he was resting and unwilling to be disturbed.
Concerned neighbors alerted the couple’s children in Nairobi, prompting an urgent response.
By evening, villagers, together with police officers, entered the Machogu compound.
Inside, they found the couple’s phones, but further searches revealed the shocking discovery: the bodies of Mr. and Mrs.
Machogu had been dumped in a well on their property. The househelp who worked with the farmhand remains missing, and authorities are actively pursuing leads.
The Machogu family was well-established in both business and real estate.
Pius Machogu owned several high-value properties, which illustrate the family’s significant presence in Kenya’s Rift Valley and urban centers. A list of their notable holdings includes:
Multiple apartments in Nairobi, providing rental income across key neighborhoods.
Residential property in Kiambu County, with modern amenities and secure compounds.
Extensive farmland in Molo and Elburgon, used for livestock and crop farming.
Commercial plots in Nakuru town, generating additional business revenue.
Pastoral land across Rift Valley counties, supporting livestock grazing and agricultural ventures.
Neighbors expressed shock and sorrow, emphasizing the rarity of such violent incidents in their community.
Social media platforms were flooded with messages of condolence, grief, and cautionary advice about employing domestic staff.
Many stressed the importance of verifying identification and monitoring workers, especially in households with elderly residents.
The tragedy highlights both personal loss and a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by elderly families in rural areas.
Authorities continue to search for the missing househelp and urge anyone with information to come forward.
The Machogu couple’s death leaves behind not only grieving family and friends but also a notable legacy through their property holdings.
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