Authorities in Kitui County are investigating a tragic case where a woman and her infant son were found dead along a village path, with the husband discovered nearby injured.
Locals alerted police on Saturday after discovering the bodies in Kilimboni village. Officers arrived to find the woman, identified as Joyce Kavutha, and her one-year-old son both with fatal throat wounds. The husband was found with a minor throat injury and was rushed to Zombe Level Hospital under police guard.
Investigators recovered a blood-stained kitchen knife at the scene, which is believed to have been used in the attack. Crime scene officers processed the area before moving the bodies to Mutitu Mortuary for post-mortem examinations.
Preliminary police reports suggest the incident may have stemmed from domestic disputes. The husband remains hospitalized as inquiries continue, with authorities withholding formal charges until the investigation concludes.
Related Case in Siaya County
Separately, in Siaya County, a 49-year-old man accused of killing his wife with an axe died from complications following an alleged suicide attempt.
Dan Ochieng Ndenda was admitted to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital after ingesting poison shortly after the fatal attack on his wife, Maureen Atieno Oloo. Despite initial discharge and police custody, his health declined, leading to a readmission where he passed away.
His death closes the criminal case against him, while investigations into his wife's murder remain ongoing.
