A tragic incident occurred on the night of September 27, 2025, in Kogony village, Kisumu County, when a man fatally slashed his girlfriend in the neck with a panga. The victim, Emily Otieno, 24, was at a friend’s house with three companions when the assailant, identified as her boyfriend, stormed in and attacked her. The other individuals present managed to escape unharmed as the assailant fled the scene immediately after the attack.
The attack happened without warning, as the woman’s friends had no idea that they were being trailed. After striking Emily in the neck, causing her death on the spot, the assailant quickly escaped, leaving the community in shock. Police arrived at the crime scene and confirmed that the cause of death was a severe cut to the back of Emily’s neck. Early investigations revealed that the couple had been facing domestic issues, which may have led to the violent act. The police are currently searching for Victor, the suspected killer, to question him about the murder.
This incident follows a string of violent domestic cases in the area, and police are concerned about the rising number of such tragedies linked to strained relationships. Local authorities are actively pursuing the assailant and are determined to bring justice to the victim’s family. The body of Emily Otieno has been moved to the mortuary, where an autopsy will be conducted to further determine the exact cause of death.
In related news, another domestic violence case occurred in Bondo, Siaya County, where a woman killed her husband, Felix Nyagola, during a fight. The body was discovered with injuries to the head, shoulder, and limbs, allegedly inflicted with a broom during a quarrel. The woman has been arrested and is expected to face charges of murder. In a separate incident in Musengo, Kitui County, a man named Mutemi Katila, 60, was found dead with a deep cut on his neck. The motive for his murder remains unclear.
In Nairobi, a man was lynched by a mob after being involved in a failed robbery attempt in Ruai. The man, part of a group targeting local residents for their mobile phones and cash, was attacked by the community after an alarm was raised. The body of the suspect was later moved to the mortuary for investigation, and the police have condemned the act of mob justice, urging citizens to report criminals to authorities rather than take the law into their own hands.
