Police in Kajiado County have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the reported murder of his 18-year-old girlfriend following a domestic dispute in Namanga.

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Police said the incident occurred on the night of April 20, 2026, at around 9:15 p.m.

The victim, identified as Samande Sikambe, is reported to have been assaulted by her boyfriend, who is said to have stabbed her on the left side of the ribs using a sword, police said.

Responding officers visited the scene and indicated that the injured woman had initially been rushed to Namanga Health Centre before being referred to Kajiado County Referral Hospital for specialised treatment.

She later died from the injuries while receiving care.

The suspected murder weapon was recovered from the scene. The man was re-arrested by police after members of the public had restrained him.

Cases of domestic disputes that turn fatal have been on the rise amid efforts to address them.

Meanwhile, police in Kitui County are investigating a suspected murder after the body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a bush on the outskirts of Kitui Town.

The body was found in a bushy area north of Kalundu Market by a herder who had gone to retrieve a stray cow on Monday afternoon, police said.

Preliminary findings indicate that the woman’s body was found naked, with visible injuries on the right side of the head and a fractured right elbow, suggesting she may have been assaulted before her death.

Police also recovered a mobile phone at the scene, which investigators believe could be crucial in identifying the victim or tracing those involved.

The body was moved to the Kitui County Referral Hospital mortuary, where it awaits postmortem examination and formal identification.

Authorities have appealed to members of the public with missing persons reports or any relevant information to come forward as investigations into the suspected murder continue.

In Kangema Sub-County, Murang’a County, police are investigating a suspected drowning after the body of an unidentified man was found floating in River Mathioya.

Police said the incident was reported at around 3:28 p.m. on Monday after the body was spotted in the river at Mathioya area in Rwathia location.

Police officers visited the scene and found the body of a man believed to be around 50 years old trapped between rocks in the middle of the river.

Preliminary observations indicated that the body had no visible physical injuries, pointing to a possible drowning.

The body was retrieved and moved to Kangema Hospital mortuary, where it awaits a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death and assist in identification.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Police said they have been recording a rise in murder incidents in the country amid efforts to solve them.