28-Year-Old Woman Killed on Farm in Magadi, Kajiado County
Magadi, Kajiado County – A 28-year-old woman, Magret Muriithi, was killed on her farm in Magadi on October 29, 2025, in a violent attack that has left the local community shaken. Police confirmed that Muriithi was assaulted by an unknown individual while tending to her crops and later died on the way to the hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation, and her body has been moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene, and police are pursuing multiple leads to establish both the identity and motive of the assailant. Investigators are working closely with local residents to piece together the circumstances surrounding the attack, while security patrols have been heightened in the area to prevent further incidents. This tragic event comes amid broader concerns over rural security in Kajiado and neighboring counties, where isolated attacks on farmers have occasionally been reported.
In a related security concern, a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a livestock raid in Turkana County on the same day, highlighting the ongoing threat of banditry in northern Kenya. Authorities have intensified operations to curb such attacks, with joint teams of security personnel and National Police Reservists deployed to affected areas. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen emphasized that the government is implementing a dual approach: strengthening security while supporting economic stability through community-driven initiatives, including subsidized agricultural inputs and enhanced farming programs.
Residents of Magadi and surrounding areas have been urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and cooperate with law enforcement as investigations continue. Meanwhile, police continue to pursue the suspect involved in Muriithi’s death, aiming to bring them to justice and restore a sense of safety in the farming community.