Police in Kericho have launched investigations into an incident where the body of a 39-year-old man was found hanging in his house in Chemosot, Bureti.

Confirming the incident, Chemosot assistant chief Josphat Sigei said the deceased, known as Festus, was a carpenter who had moved to the Kaminjeiwet area from Vihiga county.

Sigei said colleagues reported that Festus had gone to work early on Thursday but appeared disturbed, prompting his supervisor to release him early.

The body of the deceased was moved to Kapkatet mortuary as investigations get underway.