Is a Chicken Worth a Life? 2 Men Arrested After Brutally Burning Alleged Chicken Thief

In a chilling incident that has shocked the nation of Kenya, the police have arrested two men seen in a viral video mercilessly beating and hurling a suspected chicken thief into a burning fire.

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The gruesome act occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Matongo, Nyamira North, Kenya. The suspects, identified as James Nyang’au Kieri and Evans Nyang’au Anyoka, were seen on camera violently attacking a man before tossing him into flames, sparking national outrage and condemnation.

Authorities acted swiftly. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), forensic experts tracked the suspects and arrested them on Wednesday, July 30.

“The suspects are currently in custody undergoing processing and will be arraigned shortly,” the DCI confirmed in a statement.

The National Police Service (NPS), also responding to the incident, expressed grave concern about the rising trend of mob justice across Kenya.

“The public is strongly urged to let the justice system handle criminal matters. Taking the law into your own hands will attract the full force of the law,” the NPS warned.

This tragic case adds to a growing list of vigilante-style punishments, prompting national conversations around crime, justice, and human rights.

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