A heartbreaking incident has shaken Kibwezi sub-county in Makueni County after a 60-year-old woman was discovered dead in her home near the Kisioni area, 42 kilometers from Mbui Nzau.
The body was found with visible injuries, sparking fears of foul play.
Neighbors reported hearing the woman’s desperate pleas for mercy during what appeared to be a violent attack.
Unfortunately, fear and uncertainty prevented them from intervening. One neighbor expressed deep regret, recounting how they were unable to act on her cries for help.
Preliminary investigations suggest the woman may have been brutally assaulted, leading to her untimely death.
Authorities have since launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The incident has left the community in shock, with residents calling for heightened security measures and swift justice for the victim.
Local leaders have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid the police in their investigations.
As the community mourns the loss of one of their own, questions about safety and collective responsibility linger, underscoring the need for vigilance and stronger neighborhood bonds.
By Nairobi