Kenya: Two women killed in separate suspected family attacks

Two separate fatal incidents involving family members have been reported in Kenya.

In Kakamega East, 23-year-old Patience Mapenzi Sulubu was allegedly killed in a panga attack by her brother-in-law in Lutoto Village. The attack occurred on a Thursday morning while she was escorting her three-year-old daughter to school. The child sustained a head injury and was hospitalized in serious condition. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large as police continue their investigation.

In Embu County, a young woman identified as Cynthia Njeri was reportedly killed by her brother in Runyenjes. Local reports suggest the incident occurred after she was seen at a local club with a man. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.