A 58-year-old man killed his teenage daughter before committing suicide in Kitengela, Kajiado East Sub-County, in a bizarre incident that has sent shockwaves through the area.
The incident occurred on Sunday night at Blessed Apartment and was blamed on marital problems.
The 16-year-old girl, who lived with her mother elsewhere, was said to have gone to see her father on Sunday afternoon. The parents separated recently due to irreconcilable differences.
Neighbours reported hearing distress calls from the girl, followed by commotion at the house.
“There was a scream coming from the house and then it died down. There was a commotion that did not last very long. It’s unfortunate that we couldn’t save the girl,” said a neighbour.
The incident attracted dozens of onlookers, who surrounded the entire building and blocked the nearby road. When The Nation visited the scene, women could be seen weeping uncontrollably. Police officers carried away the two bodies.
According to the police report, the two bodies were found in a pool of blood in the bedroom.
“The deceased, aged 16, had severe stab wounds to the back, abdomen, left breast and multiple head injuries suspected to have been caused by a blunt object… visible defensive marks on the left arm,” read part of the police report.
The adult male, 59, had stab wounds to his lower abdomen. The man left a suicide note suggesting that rejection by his estranged wife was the main motive.
“Nilikwambia ya kwamba unacheza na mtu hujui unaniona tu. Sasa hiyo ndio faida ulitaka kutoka kwangu. Mimi ni yule ulidharau…Mimi naenda kumpuzika. Baki na kidonda cha maisha. Hio ndio faida yangu kwa miaka ulinipotezea,” read part of the suicide note.
Police officers recovered two sharp knives, a hammer, a suicide note and a piece of paper with a phone number. The bodies were taken to Shalom Hospital mortuary.
Isinya Sub-County Police Commander Patrick Manyasi described the incident as unfortunate. He urged couples to seek counselling if they are facing marital problems.
“It is unfortunate that we have lost two lives. Let couples seek help if they are facing marital problems,” he said.
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