The grim discovery was made by local villagers who later reportedly informed the police.

The bodies which bore gun wounds were shot dead late last night by unknown gangs armed with pistol, according to local villagers who spoke to the media.

Locals say the victims were travelling by feet when they were intercepted by the gangs who later shot them dead.

The motive and those behind this brutal killing are not yet known.

Kenyan police officer who rushed to the scene of the incident reportedly conducted search operations in the area. But it is not yet known whether they made any arrests.