A pair of individuals were taken into custody after their five-year-old daughter passed away due to an act of punishment at their residence in Kebirigo, Nyamira County.
The event took place on the morning of September 30, 2025. The couple stated that the girl had epilepsy and collapsed during the incident.
However, the police mentioned that the girl's body showed noticeable wounds on her head and face, prompting doubts about the parents' account.
Other residents of the apartment complex reported hearing the girl scream while she was being assaulted, after which she abruptly stopped making noise.
That was when the couple hurried her to the nearby hospital, where she was declared dead upon arrival, according to the police.
The corpse remained at the morgue until an autopsy and additional tests could be conducted to determine the cause of death. Authorities have now initiated inquiries into the events surrounding the incident.
In another case, a family from Kilifi is seeking justice following the death of their 15-year-old daughter, who suffered head injuries reportedly caused by a teacher at Gongoni Primary School in Vipingo.
A review has shown that the Grade 8 student died due to internal bleeding.
Her father, Alex Tunje, states that the late Anestine experienced a severe headache prior to being admitted to Kilifi Referral Hospital, where she eventually passed away.
An autopsy showed that the deceased Anestine had suffered multiple blows to the head from a heavy object, leading to blood clots in the brain.
Kilifi North's Deputy County Commissioner, Samuel Mutisya, stated that inquiries are currently underway and that officials will implement appropriate measures once the results are finalized.
The situation has caused anger within the local community, as parents are calling for responsibility from the school's leadership.
Physical punishment is banned in Kenya, but instances of its ongoing application are sometimes reported.
In another part of Matisi, Webuye, Bungoma County, 60-year-old Alfred Soita Wekesa was discovered deceased in his home following a possible homicide.
The corpse was discovered on September 30, 2025, showing various wounds and located on his bed.
The individual had disappeared on September 26, and was later discovered deceased in his home by family members who had been looking for him.
The reason behind the murder remains unknown, and the body has been transferred to the morgue awaiting an autopsy and additional inquiries.
Police are looking into a murder case following the discovery of a man's body on Tezo-Kilifi Road in Kilifi Town.
When the police reached the location, they reported discovering blood seeping from the body, accompanied by an unopened soft drink and Sh50 nearby.
He was recognized as Amani Gohu, a boda boda cyclist in the region.
The reason behind the murder remains unknown, police stated, as they transferred the body to the morgue awaiting an autopsy and further inquiry.
The police stated they are looking into the matter, but have not yet determined the reason behind it.
There has been an increase in murder cases within the impacted areas, as officials recognize the concerning pattern while families of the victims demand quick inquiries and resolution.
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