Two Arrested for Brutal Mob Justice in Kenya After Viral Video Surfaces
Police in Nyamira County arrest two men caught on video beating and throwing a suspected chicken thief into a burning fire, sparking national outrage over rising mob justice cases.Two suspects arrested in Nyamira for brutal mob attack on alleged chicken thief
Viral video shows victim being beaten and thrown into a fire
Police condemn mob justice, urge public to respect rule of law
Two men have been arrested in Nyamira County, Kenya, after a shocking viral video surfaced showing them viciously assaulting a man suspected of stealing chickens before throwing him into a burning fire.
The horrifying act took place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Matongo, Nyamira North. The suspects, identified as James Nyang’au Kieri and Evans Nyang’au Anyoka, were caught on camera ruthlessly beating the victim and setting him on fire.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed their arrest on Wednesday, July 30, following a detailed forensic investigation that led to their capture. The suspects are now in custody and are expected to be arraigned soon.
Reacting to the incident, the National Police Service (NPS) condemned the act and raised alarm over the surge in mob justice cases, warning the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
“Mob justice is a dangerous threat to public safety and justice. The public must trust legal processes to handle alleged crimes,” the NPS emphasized. Change only headline
