Horror killings that target the elderly spreads to Taita Taveta

The Kasigau Hills in Taita-Taveta County are a wonder to behold. The gently rolling land, which forms part of the giant Maungu-Buguta settlement scheme, is dotted with beautiful rocky outcrops which could provide a rendezvous for nature lovers and tourists.

But beneath this beauty lies the pain of death and destitution, fear and despondency. Elderly villagers are falling victim to macabre killings which have left families mourning and grieving in shock. Some residents attribute these killings to witchcraft. But to some, this is a red herring. The real cause of these murders could be linked to family disputes over land and property.