Fear and anger have gripped residents of a Nakuru apartment block after a tenant was violently attacked and left injured in an incident linked to his neighbour.
Jacob Nyagwara was assaulted while stepping out of his house to take a short call.
When journalists from Mtaa Wangu visited him days later, he was still nursing serious head injuries and swollen eyes that had affected his vision.
Nyagwara said that shortly after stepping out, he was hit on the head with a rungu by someone who then searched through his pockets.
He explained that he later realised the attacker was someone he knew and appeared drunk.
He added that he raised an alarm which attracted a neighbour who came to help and that he was bleeding heavily before being rushed to hospital.
Nyagwara believes the attacker was the son of his landlord and claims the man had been drinking before the incident.
He said the attack came as a shock since there had been no disagreement between them before.
After receiving treatment, Nyagwara recorded a statement with the police and hopes the suspect will be arrested and charged.
He said he now lives in fear and is considering moving out for his own safety.
Residents of the apartment say cases of violence have become common in the area.
They blame rising substance abuse among young men, saying alcohol and drugs are fuelling attacks on innocent people.
They also accused police of failing to act unless victims have money, a claim that has raised concern among human rights groups who continue to call for equal justice for all.
Nyagwara is now appealing for swift action so that those responsible are held accountable and peace is restored in the estate.