A man was fatally stabbed during a robbery incident in the Mathare slums of Nairobi on Wednesday morning, highlighting the growing trend of violent crime across the country. According to witnesses, the victim sustained a chest wound and struggled to seek help, crawling to the gate of Uzima Dispensary in a desperate attempt to get medical attention. Unfortunately, the facility was closed at the time.
A good Samaritan found the wounded man at the dispensary gate and rushed him to MSF Hospital along Juja Road. Sadly, he was pronounced dead on arrival. Officers who responded to the incident recovered Sh3,950 from his pockets, but he was not in possession of any identification. Initial accounts suggest that the man resisted a gang robbery attempt, which led to the fatal stabbing.
In another tragic development in Kisumu County, a Tanzanian national was found unconscious in the Mamboleo area with head injuries. The man, who previously worked at a local Catholic church, was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack.
Meanwhile, in Bosongo, Kisii County, a three-year-old boy was found dead inside his family’s house in the Nyansancha area. The child’s body had visible bruises on the right ear and mouth. Authorities suspect foul play and are treating the case as a murder. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and an autopsy is scheduled to provide more details.
In yet another grim incident in Kabiyet, Nandi County, a domestic dispute turned deadly during a family altercation over food. A man who had come to his brother’s home asked for food but was dissatisfied with what he was served. An argument ensued, and in the heat of the moment, he picked up a knife and attempted to stab his brother. The brother ducked, and the knife instead struck his wife, Chepkurui Kandie, fatally injuring her. The suspect was arrested and is currently in police custody.
These violent episodes reflect a disturbing rise in fatal attacks across various counties, raising concerns about security and the urgent need for intervention to curb the growing trend of violent crime.
