Corporal (W) Marjorie Bosibori, aged 42, was discovered dead inside the radio room at Kisii Central Police Station on the morning of July 28, 2026. She served as a signaller and was found by a colleague who arrived to open the room around 8 a.m.
The officer was seated with visible chest wounds and an AK-47 rifle lying beside her. The radio room had been locked from the inside, raising questions about the events leading to her death.
Investigation Details
- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kisii Central have opened an inquest file to probe the incident.
- Crime scene officers collected several items including the AK-47 rifle, a spent cartridge, a fully loaded magazine, the key to the room’s padlock, assorted medical drugs, and three mobile phones.
- The rifle was issued to Corporal Bosibori the previous evening for a security assignment at Quickmart Supermarket in Kisii Town.
- No note or message was found among her personal effects or at the scene.
- Her body was taken to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Reactions and Next Steps
Police officer Sammy Ondimu, based in Nakuru, confirmed Bosibori’s death on social media, offering condolences to her family and colleagues. He urged the public and fellow officers to avoid speculation and respect the privacy of those affected while investigations continue.
"Behind every uniform is a human being carrying battles not visible to the world," Ondimu stated, emphasizing the importance of sensitivity during this difficult time.
Detectives from DCI Kisii Central remain actively engaged in uncovering the circumstances surrounding Corporal Bosibori’s death.
