This archive report was first published on 12 August 2019.
On Sunday evening, an 80-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Kianyange village, Kirinyaga County.
According to reports, the woman's three-year-old grandson discovered her body and alerted the family, saying 'my grandmother has refused to wake up.'
The deceased's last-born son, Stephen Weru, then went to check her bedroom and found her dead, naked, and with her undergarment stuffed inside her mouth.
Confirming the incident, Ndia Deputy County Commissioner Moses Ivuto said investigations have already begun, and residents are urged to provide the police with any relevant information.
Area residents expressed shock and concern, stating that this was the first incident in the village, and they are urging police officers to ensure that anyone responsible is brought to book.
The body of the deceased has since been transferred to Karatina Jamii mortuary.
Published on August 12, 2019.
