Police in Kirinyaga County have intensified the search for a woman suspected of murdering her boyfriend before hiding his body inside a rented house.
Residents reportedly became suspicious after noticing an unusual stench coming from the house where Munene lived before his disappearance.
The discovery came after neighbours alerted local administrators, prompting authorities to investigate the source of the unpleasant smell.
Munene had reportedly been missing since Sunday, raising concerns among people who regularly interacted with him within the neighbourhood.
According to his landlord and close friend, Joseph Kabacu, the deceased was last seen on Sunday evening.
Kabacu recalled spending time with Munene at a nearby drinking establishment before they eventually parted ways.
However, the landlord later heard what appeared to be a heated disagreement between Munene and his girlfriend around midnight.
He reportedly cautioned the couple against disturbing other residents, threatening to evict them if the confrontation continued.
Kabacu said the situation subsequently became quiet, but he later grew concerned when Munene could not be reached.
His suspicions increased after discovering that the house remained locked and had been secured using a different padlock.
Following complaints from residents, Ndindiruku village in-charge Kilonzo Musyoka visited the homestead and contacted Kiarukungu Location Chief Henry Kariuki.
Police officers from Wang'uru Police Station were subsequently dispatched to the residence to establish what had happened.
Officers reportedly forced their way into the locked premises before conducting a search around the house.
Their investigation led them to the area beneath the bed, where Munene's lifeless body was discovered covered with a nylon sack.
The disturbing discovery left residents devastated, particularly those who had known Munene through his casual labour activities.
One neighbour, Josephine Karitu, said the community was struggling to understand how someone they interacted with regularly could die under such circumstances.
She recalled that residents had nicknamed Munene 'one term', expressing disbelief over reports linking his girlfriend to the suspected killing.
Meanwhile, Munene's brother, Patrick Njenga, appealed to investigators to pursue the matter and ensure his sibling receives justice.
Njenga disclosed that his brother was unmarried and urged anyone with information about the missing woman to assist the authorities
He maintained that the family wanted those responsible for the death to face the full force of the law.
Kiarukungu Location Chief Henry Kariuki confirmed that the woman suspected of involvement had disappeared from the village.
The administrator appealed to residents to cooperate with investigators, saying information from the public could help establish her whereabouts.
Kariuki also challenged landlords to maintain accurate records of their tenants to assist authorities when investigating criminal incidents.
Police are pursuing the suspect as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding Munene's death.
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