Shock and disbelief have gripped residents of Karen, Nairobi, after a prominent city tycoon was found dead inside his luxurious mansion early Wednesday morning.
The businessman, well-known for his vast wealth and major investments in real estate, hospitality, and transport, was discovered lifeless in his bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head.
According to reports, his body was found by domestic workers who went to check on him after he failed to come down for breakfast — a routine he never missed.
When repeated knocks went unanswered, the family driver was called and forced the bedroom door open, only to find the tycoon lying in a pool of blood with a pistol beside him.
Police officers quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were later seen collecting evidence, including the firearm and several personal documents found in the room. The body was moved to a city mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Early findings indicate that the tycoon was alone in the house when the incident occurred. However, investigators have not ruled out foul play, saying only a full probe will determine whether it was a case of suicide or murder.
Friends and close business associates described the deceased as a quiet but shrewd investor who preferred to keep his life private. He had recently closed several high-value deals and was reportedly preparing for a massive expansion of his business empire.
Family sources revealed that he had appeared troubled in recent days but had chosen to remain silent about what was bothering him. His sudden death has sent shockwaves across Nairobi’s business circles, with many demanding answers and a transparent investigation.
By Wednesday afternoon, detectives were still grilling family members and workers to piece together his final moments. The incident adds to a worrying trend of mysterious deaths involving influential business figures in the country.
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