Shock in Makueni as Domestic Violence Cases Surge
Residents of Makueni County are reeling from two disturbing cases of domestic violence that highlight a worrying trend of intimate partner brutality in the region.
In the first incident, a man allegedly locked his estranged wife inside a house before attacking her with a machete and a rungu. Eyewitnesses report that the assault was severe, with the assailant even biting the woman’s ears. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment, while police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene.
In a second, equally shocking case, another woman sustained serious injuries after an assault by her ex-husband. Tragically, the victim’s father was killed while attempting to intervene. Authorities have confirmed both incidents and are appealing to the public for information that could lead to the suspects’ arrest. Local leaders and rights groups have condemned the attacks and called for stronger enforcement of laws protecting women, urging communities to report early signs of domestic tension to prevent escalation.