The streets of Kariobangi have claimed another life in a chilling act of violence. A 25-year-old bakery worker, Samson Wesonga, has been stabbed to death in what police are describing as a ruthless and targeted execution by a motorcycle gang.

The incident, which occurred on the evening of January 31, has left the community in shock. Wesonga was walking home from his shift, carrying the fatigue of an honest day's work, when he was cornered by two men on a motorcycle. Witnesses recount a brief, terrifying confrontation before one assailant dismounted, plunged a knife into Wesonga’s chest and shoulder, and then sped off into the darkness. There was no demand for money, no robbery—just cold-blooded murder.

A Community Under Siege

Wesonga was rushed to a nearby chemist in a desperate bid for first aid, but the severity of his wounds proved fatal. He bled to death before professional medical help could arrive, a stark reminder of the fragility of life in Nairobi’s informal settlements. Police sources indicate that this was not a random mugging gone wrong. "The assailants went straight for the kill," a detective privy to the investigation revealed. "We are following strong leads that this was a hit."

The murder has reignited fears over the rising insecurity in Kariobangi and the emboldened nature of motorcycle gangs. Residents speak of a "shadow government" of criminals who operate with impunity once the sun sets. The lack of police patrols and the delayed response times are citing as major contributors to the lawlessness that allows young men like Wesonga to be butchered on their way home.

• The Victim: Samson Wesonga, 25, a local bakery employee.
• The Method: Stabbed in the chest and shoulder by motorbike-riding assailants.
• The Motive: Suspected targeted attack; no valuables were stolen.

The Cry for Justice

As Wesonga’s family prepares to bury their son, the silence from the authorities is deafening. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened a file, but for the residents of Kariobangi, files rarely lead to convictions. The community is demanding more than just an investigation; they are demanding a crackdown on the motorbike gangs that have turned their neighborhood into a killing field.

Tonight, a family in Kariobangi mourns a breadwinner, and a community sleeps with one eye open, wondering who will be next. The death of Samson Wesonga is not just a statistic; it is an indictment of a security system that is failing its most vulnerable citizens.