Drowning incidentDetectives are investigating an incident where a Ugandan woman drowned in a swimming pool at a cottage in Diani, Kwale County, under unclear circumstances.
The incident was reported by security personnel manning cottages in the area on Tuesday.
Police identified the deceased as Caroline Abbo, a Ugandan national.
Preliminary investigations established that Abbo had been staying at the cottage for the previous three days as a visitor.
Police said the circumstances surrounding the drowning remained unclear, as the woman was reportedly alone inside the cottage when the incident occurred.
CSI officers processed and documented the scene before the body was removed and taken to Msambweni Mortuary, where it was preserved pending an autopsy.
Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances leading to the woman’s death.
And a 43-year-old woman drowned in a water well along the Tyaa River in Mwingi Central, Kitui County, on Monday.
Police found the body of Rose Nzambi Mwinzi lying face down inside a water well along the riverbank.
According to her mother, Lenna Mwitu, the deceased, who was epileptic, had gone to the river alone earlier in the day.
The body was discovered at about 3pm by a neighbour, who was herding cattle near the river.
Police said the body had no visible physical injuries.
Police officers processed the scene before the body was retrieved and moved to Mwingi Level IV Hospital mortuary, where it was preserved pending an autopsy.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to the woman’s drowning.
And 41-year-old man was found dead with deep cuts to his head and a stab wound in the Kathaka area, Kirinyaga West Sub-County.
The body of Fredrick Kariuki Mwangi was discovered on September 21, 2026, lying unresponsive near Ambassador Hotel.
Police officers responded to the scene after receiving reports from members of the public.
Preliminary investigations indicated that Mwangi had been seen at Kathaka Market Centre on Sunday night before he was later found dead.
Police said the deceased had sustained several deep cuts to the head and forehead, as well as a stab wound, suggesting that he had been violently attacked.
Scenes of Crime officers processed and documented the scene before the body was moved to Kerugoya Level Five Hospital mortuary.
A postmortem examination is expected to establish the exact cause of death as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and identify those responsible
