Kitengela House Agent Arrested After Tenant Is Killed in Sh1,500 Rent Dispute
Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested a house agent suspected of killing a tenant following a disagreement over KSh1,500 in unpaid rent at Noonkopir Estate.
The victim, identified as Maurice Otieno Sande, reportedly died after being struck on the head with a hammer during a confrontation over his outstanding October rent on Friday, November 13, 2026.
According to neighbours, the house agent had visited the premises to follow up on tenants who had not cleared their rent. When he confronted Sande over the outstanding amount, the tenant reportedly explained that he was expecting his salary and requested more time to settle the arrears.
Joseph Kinuthia, who witnessed the incident, said the agent became angry and insisted that the landlord could not wait until later in the day to receive the money.
The agent allegedly left the premises briefly before returning with a hammer, which he reportedly used to hit Sande on the head. The tenant collapsed and died at the scene.
Another neighbour, Margaret Mutheu, expressed shock over the incident, questioning how a disagreement involving only KSh1,500 could result in the loss of a life.
The killing sparked anger among residents, who called for justice and urged landlords and property agents to use lawful procedures when pursuing unpaid rent.
