Chure location in Imenti South is in somber mood in the remote village after the area chief committed suicide.
There were many questions as residents viewed Geoffrey Mwiti’s body on Saturday. Commonly known as Simba, his body was found dangling from a tree.
Residents liked him because of his track record in development, peace and his transparency. Resident Koome Gichuru said he was more than a chief.
“Whenever a criminal was taken to his office, he used to counsel them, make them understand their mistakes and sometimes forgive them if they promised to change,” he said.
“Simba changed the lives of many people. He was not corrupt. We’ve lost a visionary leader.” South Imenti deputy county commissioner Mugo Gichiri confirmed the incident. He said police have launched investigations.