The victim, Ambrose Omondi, a Kenya Power manager, was stabbed to death by suspected robbers just a short distance from his home in the Kenlands area of Nakuru town.
According to reports, Omondi had left his house as usual and was walking to work when he was ambushed by knife-wielding criminals a few steps from his gate.
His sudden death has thrown his family and neighbours into deep mourning.
One resident said they were shocked by the incident and called for justice.
The killing has heightened fear among residents who say cases of violent crime have been rising in several estates within Nakuru County.
Locals claim that more lives have recently been lost in similar attacks in areas such as Barnabas within the Mwariki area.
A few kilometres from Omondi’s home, two suspected criminals were lynched by an angry mob on Saturday night after they were allegedly caught attempting to commit a crime.
Residents said they want a stronger security presence in the area, noting that there have been several attacks in recent days, including the killing of a man in the Barnabas area within Mwariki.
Authorities said the incident was unfortunate and confirmed that investigations are ongoing after receiving critical information about a possible suspect.
Police say investigations into Omondi’s murder are ongoing, and officers are pursuing critical leads.
Authorities have also launched a crackdown on criminal networks operating in the region.
During a recent security operation, police recovered 123 mobile phones believed to have been stolen from members of the public.
Fifty of the phones were recovered in Kaptembwa, while seventy-three were seized within Nakuru town.
Eight suspects linked to the theft have been arrested.
Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Bu assured residents that the situation is under control, saying police have intensified patrols and intelligence gathering while supervision has also been increased.
As Omondi’s family mourns their loss, many residents are demanding urgent action to end the rising wave of violent crime in Nakuru.