Residents of Bomet County are in shock after a woman was found murdered in her home while her children were sleeping.
The victim, identified as Eva Rachel, was a hardworking businesswoman dealing in biogas.
The tragic incident happened at her house in Longisa.
Reports suggest that she was killed in what may have been a love-related dispute.
The details of the murder are still unclear, but neighbors and family members are calling for justice.
The horrifying discovery was made by Rachel’s daughter, Chepkorir.
She was the first to see her mother lying in a pool of blood early in the morning.
Her younger brother, who was supposed to go to school, was also in the house at the time but was unaware of what had happened.
A neighbor, Kipkoech Langat, who has known Rachel for over 20 years, expressed his sadness.
“This is a painful loss. The children are now left without their mother, and it is heartbreaking that the daughter was the one to find the body,” he said.
The murder has sparked outrage among locals and social media users.
Many people have condemned the killing, urging men to stop resorting to violence when facing relationship issues.
One Facebook user, Kiptangus Felix, pleaded with men to handle disagreements peacefully.
“We must stop this habit of killing women. If a relationship is not working, walk away,” he wrote.
Another user, Mike Bosuben, warned against dangerous love triangles, saying,
“Why kill someone over love? Let them go and move on.”
The incident has also raised concerns about the rising cases of gender-based violence in Kenya.
Many believe that authorities need to take tougher action against those who harm women.
Police officers have launched an investigation into the murder.
They are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Family members and friends are also demanding swift action to ensure Rachel’s killer is brought to justice.
Meanwhile, the children are receiving care from relatives as they try to cope with the tragic loss.
The community has come together to support them during this difficult time.
By Nairobi