In Rongo, Siaya County five members of one family were killed in an arson attack after claims of witchcraft emerged. The family was accused for practicing witchcraft.
The incident left four injured in the midst of the struggle. Incidents of members of the public torching people especially the elderly over witchcraft claims has especially increased in this particular area.
This not being a new issue in criminal records of the police, similar cases are happening in other counties. recently, police have recorded various attacks and murder in Kwale where elderly people are targeted and brutally executed on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
Authorities have linked witchcraft accusations to wrangles within families fueled by land and property inheritance.
Msambweni Deputy County Commissioner Ronald Enyakasi, said there are many instances in which the elderly are accused of witchcraft in an attempt by the youngsters to inherit property and land.