Another Femicide Incident In Kahawa West As Police Launch Investigation On Boyfriend
In yet another femicide case, detectives from the Kasarani Police Station have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in Kahawa West, Nairobi.
On Friday, November 1, officers discovered a woman’s body inside a three-bedroom house, lying in a pool of blood with several stab wounds believed to have been caused by her lover.
Detectives who spoke to the press about the incident reported finding the middle-aged woman’s body on the floor of the house.
During the investigation, officers were able to identify the owner of the house where the murder incident allegedly occurred.
According to officers, after committing the heinous crime, the suspect allegedly turned off his phone and went into hiding.
Another femicide case:
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) November 2, 2024
Woman stabbed to death in Kahawa West, Nairobi
Achieng was allegedly killed by her boyfriend
DCI hunt for the suspect identified as George Mutegi #CitizenWeekend @Wycliffeorandi pic.twitter.com/sQYwBkWUh2
Police investigating the case discovered a knife believed to be the murder weapon used to commit the crime.
After preliminary investigations, the deceased’s body was taken to the Kenyatta Memorial Home for a postmortem while the murder investigation continues.
According to the footage shared online, the woman’s bed had drops of blood on it before police officers arrived and picked up the body, which was then placed inside the police van and transported to the hospital.
Similarly, the locals were caught standing outside the apartment and staring at the police officers wrapping the deceased body in a cream sheet for transportation to the mortuary.
The latest incident adds to the country’s recent femicide cases.
The tragic incident occurs against the backdrop of President William Ruto’s directive to DCI officers to investigate all feminicide cases and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Speaking at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s swearing-in ceremony at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday, November 1, President Ruto directed DCI officers to collaborate with other security agencies and investigate the matter thoroughly.
While speaking on the subject, Ruto emphasized the government’s commitment to putting an end to femicide in the country, saying that those found guilty of the heinous crime would face harsh punishment.
“I know that recently, we have seen incidents of our girls, our mothers, and women who have been murdered in cold blood. Let me say this, the DCI and all the investigative authorities in Kenya must stand up to these criminals,” Ruto commented.
“I want to ask Kenyans to be careful with people, particularly strangers who lure girls and women to situations that compromise their security. We must be on the lookout as a nation, this is yet another moment, another beginning,” the Head of State added.
Another Femicide Incident In Kahawa West As Police Launch Investigation On Boyfriend
