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SAY THEIR NAMES
These are the lives of women and children we have lost to femicide.
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Starlet Wahu
26 yrs
Starlet Wahu
26 yrs
Location: Papino Apartments, South B
County: Nairobi
Month: January
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Client / Partner
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Unnamed woman
Age: Not given
Unnamed woman
Age: Not given
Location: Mwanainchi area, Webuye
County: Bungoma
Month: January
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Rebecca Njeri Muthoni
49 yrs
Rebecca Njeri Muthoni
49 yrs
Location: Male Area
County: Laikipia
Month: January
Death: Hit with hammer on back of head
Perpetrator: Brother
Reason for Killing: Ksh 2000 government stipend
Source: Nation
Bridgit Amondi Ochieng
33 yrs
Bridgit Amondi Ochieng
33 yrs
Location: Oboch location in Nyakach subcounty
County: Kisumu
Month: January
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Domestic feud
Source: The Star
Christine Auma
25 years
Christine Auma
25 years
Location: Kamwala village, Boya sublocation, Ndhiwa constituency
County: Homa Bay
Month: January
Death: Beheaded
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Rachel Wambui Njoroge
55 yrs
Rachel Wambui Njoroge
55 yrs
Location: Kiganjo, Gatundu South
County: Kiambu
Month: January
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Grace Wangari
24yrs
Grace Wangari
24yrs
Location: Githurai 44
County: Nairobi
Month: January
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Misunderstanding
Source: Nation
Mercy Atieno
40 yrs
Mercy Atieno
40 yrs
Age: 40
Location: Kiambiu slums
County: Nairobi
Month: January
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Domestic feud
Source: The Star
Rita Waeni Muendo
20 yrs
Rita Waeni Muendo
20 yrs
Age: 20
Location: Roysambu, Kasarani
County: Nairobi
Month: January
Death: Strangled then decapitated
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Sarah Nkoroi
45 yrs
Sarah Nkoroi
45 yrs
Age: 45
Location: Kilae sublocation, Moyoi location
County: Narok
Month: January
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Unclear relationship
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Peninah Wambui Mugo
30 yrs
Peninah Wambui Mugo
30 yrs
Age: 30
Location: Kerugoya
County: Kirinyaga
Month: January
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Altercation
Source: Citizen Digital
Unnamed woman
20 yrs
Unnamed woman
20 yrs
Age: 20
Location: Kinare village, Lari
County: Kiambu
Month: January
Death: Raped and murdered
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Esther Wambui Muthike
60 yrs
Esther Wambui Muthike
60 yrs
Age: 60
Location: Kahiro village, Karia sublocation
County: Kirinyaga
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Standard Media
Nelvine Museti
28 yrs
Nelvine Museti
28 yrs
Age: 28
Location: Langata
County: Nairobi
Month: January
Death: Pushed off the 3rd floor
Perpetrator: Partner
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Harriet Moraa Nyaboga
Age: Not given
Location: Diaspora, Katoloni, Machakos township
County: Machakos
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Maurine Achieng'
Age: Not given
Location: Nango, Bondo
County: Siaya
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Suspected cheating
Source: Citizen Digital
Nancy Muthoni
36 yrs
Nancy Muthoni
36 yrs
Age: 36
Location: Kiharu village, Mukurwe-ini subcounty
County: Nyeri
Month: January
Death: Mutilated, strangled and sodomised
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Unnamed boy
8 yrs
Unnamed boy
8 yrs
Age: 8
Location: Ndenderu
County: Kiambu
Month: January
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Mother's ex-lover
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Malkia Husunan
25 yrs
Malkia Husunan
25 yrs
Age: 25
Location: Kwa Ndomo, Magarini
County: Kilifi
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Partner
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Mpasho
Assumpta Wanjiru Murunga
30 yrs
Assumpta Wanjiru Murunga
30 yrs
Age: 30
Location: Engineer
County: Nyandarua
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Domestic issues
Source: The Star
Stella Adongo
21 yrs
Stella Adongo
21 yrs
Age: 21
Location: Uhanya beach, Usenge sub-location, Bondo
County: Siaya
Month: January
Death: Beaten using crude weapons
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Suspected infidelity
Source: Standard Media
Unnamed woman
Age:
Location: Gwa-Kairu, Juja, Ruiru
County: Kiambu
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Lonah Chepkemoi
27 yrs
Lonah Chepkemoi
27 yrs
Age: 27
Location: Kipsolu
County: Kericho
Month: January
Death: Stabbed in the neck
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Left her husband
Source: The Star
Unknown woman
26 yrs
Unknown woman
26 yrs
Age: 26
Location: Suneka
County: Kisii
Month: January
Death: Stabbed in the neck
Perpetrator: Suspected boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Love triangle
Source: The Star
Serah Ndunge Musyoki
20 yrs
Serah Ndunge Musyoki
20 yrs
Age: 20
Location: Biafra slums
County: Nairobi
Month: January
Death: Stabbed in the chest
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Unnamed woman (pregnant)
Mid 20s
Unnamed woman (pregnant)
Mid 20s
Age: Mid 20s
Location: Moi South Lake road, Naivasha
County: Nakuru
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Tabitha Wangare Karoki
46 yrs
Tabitha Wangare Karoki
46 yrs
Age: 46
Location: Kiugoine
County: Nakuru
Month: January
Death: Hit on head with hammer and stabbed with knife
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Unknown woman
Age: Not given
Location: Lucky Summer, Kasarani
County: Nairobi
Month: January
Death: Murdered
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Rose Mwangangi Kyalo
76 yrs
Rose Mwangangi Kyalo
76 yrs
Age: 76
Location: Kaseve village, Kathiani
County: Machakos
Month: January
Death: Beaten to death
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Emily Akinyi
23 yrs
Emily Akinyi
23 yrs
Age: 23
Location: Milenya village, Muhoroni subcounty
County: Kisumu
Month: February
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen TV
Joseph Auma
6 yrs
Joseph Auma
6 yrs
Age: 6
Location: Milenya village, Muhoroni subcounty
County: Kisumu
Month: February
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Father
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen TV
Mary Kuya Otieno
58 yrs
Mary Kuya Otieno
58 yrs
Age: 58
Location: Milenya village, Muhoroni subcounty
County: Kisumu
Month: February
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Nephew
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen TV
Veronica Ndinda Maneene
55 yrs
Veronica Ndinda Maneene
55 yrs
Age: 55
Location: Ikutha
County: Kitui
Month: February
Death: Hit with blunt object
Perpetrator: Daughter-in-law
Reason for Killing: Domestic fight
Source: The Star
Gaudensia Akumu Madanji
79 yrs
Gaudensia Akumu Madanji
79 yrs
Age: 79
Location: Ruai
County: Nairobi
Month: February
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Farmhand
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Faith Chebet
25 yrs
Faith Chebet
25 yrs
Age: 25
Location: Mung'etho, Mirimaini, Juja
County: Kiambu
Month: February
Death: Stabbed
Perpetrator: Ex-husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Irene Ng'endo
51 yrs
Irene Ng'endo
51 yrs
Age: 51
Location: Kwambira village, Kamirithu, Limuru constituency
County: Kiambu
Month: February
Death: Stabbed
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Everline Achieng Ogonyo
Age: Not given
Location: Rarieda
County: Siaya
Month: February
Death: Hit using a club
Perpetrator: Unclear relationship
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Mary Wangui
35 yrs
Mary Wangui
35 yrs
Age: 35
Location: Juja
County: Kiambu
Month: February
Death: Hit with blunt object in husband
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: ONPoint News
Pauline Mbeyu Kaingu
25 yrs
Pauline Mbeyu Kaingu
25 yrs
Age: 25
Location: Samburu subcounty
County: Kwale
Month: February
Death: Slashed and dismembered
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Suspected infidelity
Source: The Star
Mbeyu Tsuma
47 yrs
Mbeyu Tsuma
47 yrs
Age: 47
Location: Mtsangatifu village, Kinango subcounty
County: Kwale
Month: February
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Close relative
Reason for Killing: Family dispute
Source: The Star
Chari Mbuja
39 yrs
Chari Mbuja
39 yrs
Age: 39
Location: Mtsangatifu village, Kinango subcounty
County: Kwale
Month: February
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Close relative
Reason for Killing: Family dispute
Source: The Star
Caren Chebet
23 yrs
Caren Chebet
23 yrs
Age: 23
Location: Manjilil village, Simoti location
County: Bomet
Month: February
Death: Stabbed in chest and back
Perpetrator: Estranged husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Tuko
Unknown woman
Age: Not given
Location: Kariuki Chotara road, Naivasha
County: Nakuru
Month: February
Death: Slit throat
Perpetrator: Sexual partner
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Margaret Aleya Eisimonte
59 yrs
Margaret Aleya Eisimonte
59 yrs
Age: 59
Location: Rongumo clan, Kargi area
County: Marsabit
Month: February
Death: Beaten to death
Perpetrator: Morans
Reason for Killing: Allegations of witchcraft
Source: Defenders Coalition
Tiritha Karimi
90 yrs
Tiritha Karimi
90 yrs
Age: 90
Location: Ngeene village, Mwanganthia location, Imenti central
County: Meru
Month: February
Death: Hacked to death using axe
Perpetrator: Grandson: Jamleck Muriithi
Reason for Killing: Threatened to kill; drug abuse
Source: Nation
Zipporah Mutura
50 yrs
Zipporah Mutura
50 yrs
Age: 50
Location: Ngeene village, Mwanganthia location, Imenti central
County: Meru
Month: February
Death: Hacked to death using axe
Perpetrator: Son: Jamleck Muriithi
Reason for Killing: Threatened to kill; drug abuse
Source: Nation
Esther Kamanze
33 yrs
Esther Kamanze
33 yrs
Age: 33
Location: Kiamunyi
County: Nakuru
Month: February
Death: Not clear
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Unnamed girl
3 yrs
Unnamed girl
3 yrs
Age: 3
Location: Emusali, Isulu
County: Kakamega
Month: February
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Cousin
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Unnamed Child
2.5 yrs
Unnamed Child
2.5 yrs
Age: 2.5
Location: Eronge village
County: Nyamira
Month: February
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Father
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Sharon Chelangat
17 yrs
Sharon Chelangat
17 yrs
Age: 17
Location: Barkak estate, Silibwet
County: Bomet
Month: February
Death: Sexually assaulted (raped)
Perpetrator: Gang of 3 + men
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Stacy Njoki
43 yrs
Stacy Njoki
43 yrs
Age: 43
Location: Sigona, Kikuyu
County: Kiambu
Month: March
Death: Bludgeoned and stabbed
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Domestic abuse
Source: Citizen Digital
Carren Nyanduko
67 yrs
Carren Nyanduko
67 yrs
Age: 67
Location: Bonyameyio area in Ibacho, Masaba South
County: Kisii
Month: March
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Husband: Misati Obong'o
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Lulu Cheruto
2 yrs
Lulu Cheruto
2 yrs
Age: 2
Location: Kipkebe village, Silibwet, Bomet central constituency
County: Bomet
Month: March
Death: Hacked to death using Maasai sword
Perpetrator: Father: Robert Kileel
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Abigael Cherono
8 yrs
Abigael Cherono
8 yrs
Age: 8
Location: Kipkebe village, Silibwet, Bomet central constituency
County: Bomet
Month: March
Death: Hacked to death using Maasai sword
Perpetrator: Uncle: Robert Kileel
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Sharon Chepkoesch
16 yrs
Sharon Chepkoesch
16 yrs
Age: 16
Location: Kipkebe village, Silibwet, Bomet central constituency
County: Bomet
Month: March
Death: Hacked to death using Maasai sword
Perpetrator: Employer: Robert Kileel
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Margaret Kavisa John
48 yrs
Margaret Kavisa John
48 yrs
Age: 48
Location: Mbagwani village, Kakongo sublocation, Kairungu location, Mwingi central
County: Kitui
Month: March
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Husband's cousin
Reason for Killing: Prior disagreement
Source: The Star
Alice Mulewa Anne
Teenager
Alice Mulewa Anne
Teenager
Age: Teenager
Location: Kanziko, Kitui South constituency, Ikutha subcounty
County: Kitui
Month: March
Death: Hit on back of head with blunt object
Perpetrator: Pastor and family
Reason for Killing: Abducted then defiled
Source: Nation
Jackline Kimaiyo
Age: Not given
Location: Mathira East Subcounty
County: Nyeri
Month: March
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Husband: Evans Kosgei
Reason for Killing: She wanted to dump him
Source: Nation
Unnamed girl
17 yrs
Unnamed girl
17 yrs
Age: 17
Location: Munyaka trading centre, Kinangop
County: Nyandarua
Month: March
Death: Slashed using machete
Perpetrator: Father
Reason for Killing: Attacked mother
Source: Standard Media
Unnamed girl
Age: Not given
Location: Naivasha
County: Nakuru
Month: March
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Neighbour
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Standard Media
Unnamed baby
3 weeks
Unnamed baby
3 weeks
Age: 3 weeks
Location: Mathare, Kajiado North
County: Kajiado
Month: March
Death: Suffocated
Perpetrator: Father
Reason for Killing: Disagreement with mother
Source: Kenyans News
Unnamed woman
23 yrs
Unnamed woman
23 yrs
Age: 23
Location: Kikopey, Gilgil subcounty
County: Nakuru
Month: March
Death: Slit throat and slashed abdomen
Perpetrator: Ex-husband
Reason for Killing: She left him
Source: Standard Media
Tiffany Wanyonyi
30 yrs
Tiffany Wanyonyi
30 yrs
Age: 30
Location: Misemwa village
County: Bungoma
Month: March
Death: Hacked using a panga
Perpetrator: Husband: Jackson Oloitele
Reason for Killing: Domestic fight
Source: Kahawa Tungu
Jane Nyambura Maina
56 yrs
Jane Nyambura Maina
56 yrs
Age: 56
Location: Riakinia village, Ndia constituency
County: Kirinyaga
Month: March
Death: Hacked using a machete
Perpetrator: Son: Murimi Maina
Reason for Killing: Coffee crops on her land
Source: Citizen Digital
Mildred Nekesa
Age: Not given
Location: Mowlem village, Endebess constituency
County: Trans Nzoia
Month: March
Death: Slit throat
Perpetrator: Boyfriend: Henry Kiprono
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: TV 47
Unnamed woman
28 yrs
Unnamed woman
28 yrs
Age: 28
Location: Kiminini Business Cente
County: Trans Nzoia
Month: March
Death: Stabbed using knife
Perpetrator: Intimate partner
Reason for Killing: Domestic dispute
Source: Citizen Digital
Unnamed woman
Age: Not given
Location: Soweto, Kimilili
County: Trans Nzoia
Month: March
Death: Not provided
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Found wife cheating
Source: Kenyans News
Baby Masa
9 yrs
Baby Masa
9 yrs
Age: 9
Location: Soweto, Kayole
County: Nairobi
Month: March
Death: Defiled
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Sexual assault
Source: Kenyans News
Unnamed woman
65 yrs
Unnamed woman
65 yrs
Age: 65
Location: Domar village
County: Kilifi
Month: March
Death: Received multiple injuries
Perpetrator: Two suspects
Reason for Killing: Witchcraft
Source: The Star
Rose Nkatha
18 yrs
Rose Nkatha
18 yrs
Age: 18
Location: Gacibi, Imenti Central
County: Meru
Month: March
Death: Beaten to death and sexually assaulted
Perpetrator: Motorcycle rider: Kelvin Mwaki
Reason for Killing: Sexual assault (rape) and abduction
Source: Nation
Unnamed child
9 yrs
Unnamed child
9 yrs
Age: 9
Location: Kochwa village, Sidikho location, Navakholo
County: Kakamega
Month: March
Death: Hit with blunt object
Perpetrator: Father: James Wafula
Reason for Killing: Dispute with mother
Source: Nation
Lorna Kinya
20 yrs
Lorna Kinya
20 yrs
Age: 20
Location: Maundu Hills, Amwari area, Tigania West
County: Meru
Month: March
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Ex-husband: Kenneth Kimathi
Reason for Killing: She had left him
Source: Kahawa Tungu
Jane Kerubo Mogambi
80 yrs
Jane Kerubo Mogambi
80 yrs
Age: 80
Location: Bokeiro sublocation, Iyabe location, Suneka
County: Kisii
Month: March
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Relatives
Reason for Killing: She wanted to give her daughter land
Source: The Star
Damaceline Nyatuka Mogambi
35 yrs
Damaceline Nyatuka Mogambi
35 yrs
Age: 35
Location: Bokeiro sublocation, Iyabe location, Suneka
County: Kisii
Month: March
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Relatives
Reason for Killing: Mother wanted to give her land
Source: The Star
Unnamed woman
50 yrs
Unnamed woman
50 yrs
Age: 50
Location: Cumbiri along Mutithi-Landongu-Kagio road in Mwea West Subcounty
County: Kirinyaga
Month: March
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Ivy Chelagat
Age: Not given
Location: Biretwo area
County: Elgeyo Marakwet
Month: March
Death: Stoned to death
Perpetrator: Husband: Boniface Kokwon
Reason for Killing: She opened a competitor shop
Source: Citizen Digital
Unnamed Girl
16 yrs
Unnamed Girl
16 yrs
Age: 16
Location: Bondo subcounty
County: Siaya
Month: March
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Teacher
Reason for Killing: He defiled her and had been charged for the crime
Source: Nation
Mercy Kinyua
39 yrs
Mercy Kinyua
39 yrs
Age: 39
Location: Majengo slums
County: Nairobi
Month: April
Death: Stabbed in face
Perpetrator: Brother-in-law: Hanniel Maina Muguru
Reason for Killing: Dispute with wife
Source: Kahawa Tungu
Unnamed girl
12 yrs
Unnamed girl
12 yrs
Age: 12
Location: Kagio town, Mwea
County: Kirinyaga
Month: April
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Cousin
Reason for Killing: Not given
Source: Citizen Digital
Winnie Auma
30 yrs
Winnie Auma
30 yrs
Age: 30
Location: Mwirendia Village, Kaksingri West location, Suba
County: Homa Bay
Month: April
Death: Hacked and dismembered
Perpetrator: Ex-husband
Reason for Killing: Child custody
Source: The Star
Faith Ngina
18 yrs
Faith Ngina
18 yrs
Age: 18
Location: Mahiga location, Kagere, Othaya
County: Nyeri
Month: April
Death: Beaten using a coffee stem
Perpetrator: Step father: Kamuhia Waitiki
Reason for Killing: Disapproved of her relationship
Source: Nation
Stella Wambui
13 yrs
Stella Wambui
13 yrs
Age: 13
Location: Satima village, Kieni constituency
County: Nyeri
Month: April
Death: Strangled to death
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Wilbroda Aluta
40 yrs
Wilbroda Aluta
40 yrs
Age: 40
Location: Makhokho sublocation
County: Kakamega
Month: April
Death: Hacked to death using a panga
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Not given
Source: The Star
Unnamed girl
14 yrs
Unnamed girl
14 yrs
Age: 14
Location: Ndovoini village, Muthwani, Athi River subcounty
County: Machakos
Month: April
Death: Sexually assaulted (defiled)
Perpetrator: Father
Reason for Killing: Not given
Source: The Star
Dorothy Wambui Kiaraho
Age: Not given
Location: CBD: Kenyatta underpass
County: Nairobi
Month: April
Death: Doused with acid
Perpetrator: Four suspects
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: KBC
Unnamed woman
Middle-aged
Unnamed woman
Middle-aged
Age: Middle-aged
Location: Kipsamoi village, Sigowet/Soin subcounty
County: Kericho
Month: April
Death: Gang-raped then murdered
Perpetrator: 2 suspects
Reason for Killing: She identified her rapists
Source: Citizen Digital
Unnamed woman
55 yrs
Unnamed woman
55 yrs
Age: 55
Location: Lolminingai location, Kilibwoni
County: Nandi
Month: April
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Husband: Isaac Chepngok
Reason for Killing: Domestic squabbles
Source: Tuko
Jane Njoki
33 yrs
Jane Njoki
33 yrs
Age: 33
Location: Kithiriti village, Mwea east
County: Kirinyaga
Month: April
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Ex-husband: Michael Muriithi
Reason for Killing: Quarrel
Source: Citizen Digital
Diana Gakli Mutegi
Age: Not given
Location: Nkubu
County: Meru
Month: April
Death: Strangled and hacked
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Kahawa Tungu
Lucy Makena Ndujo
Age: Not given
Location: Nkubu
County: Meru
Month: April
Death: Strangled and hacked
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Kahawa Tungu
Unnamed woman
Age: Not given
Location: Mathare
County: Nairobi
Month: April
Death: Deep cuts on chin
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Domestic fight
Source: The Star
Sheila Odoyo
38 yrs
Sheila Odoyo
38 yrs
Age: 38
Location: Hill View Estate, Athi River
County: Machakos
Month: May
Death: Slit throat
Perpetrator: Husband: Jackson Bambo
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Rebecca Onyinkwa
66 yrs
Rebecca Onyinkwa
66 yrs
Age: 66
Location: Bogeka village, Keroka
County: Nyamira
Month: May
Death: Stabbed in neck and burns on head
Perpetrator: Grandson: Geoffrey Orina
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Unnamed girl
16 yrs
Unnamed girl
16 yrs
Age: 16
Location: Blessed Apartment, Kitengela, Kajiado East subcounty
County: Kajiado
Month: May
Death: Stabbed and bludgeoned
Perpetrator: Father: Chikophe Nyanje Chikokopha
Reason for Killing: His wife left him
Source: Nation
Lilian Nkatha Marete
35 yrs
Lilian Nkatha Marete
35 yrs
Age: 35
Location: Karurumo, Runyenjes
County: Embu
Month: May
Death: Raped and then murdered
Perpetrator: Neighbour
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Kahawa Tungu
Faith Musembi
19 yrs
Faith Musembi
19 yrs
Age: 19
Location: Pilot Estate, Thika Town, Hospital Ward
County: Kiambu
Month: May
Death:
Perpetrator: Boyfriend: David Kioko
Reason for Killing: Allegations of infidelity
Source: Citizen Digital
Jeniffer Chemtai
25 yrs
Jeniffer Chemtai
25 yrs
Age: 25
Location: Mawingo Road Estate, Makutano Township, Kapenguria
County: West Pokot
Month: May
Death: Stabbed with kitchen knife
Perpetrator: Husband: Victor Kiptoo
Reason for Killing: Thought she was cheating
Source: Nairobi News
Unnamed woman
Late 20s
Unnamed woman
Late 20s
Age: late 20s
Location: Kasarani estate, North Lake, Naivasha
County: Nakuru
Month: May
Death: Stabbed several times
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: She accused him of cheating
Source: The Star
Miriam Jepkosgei
Age: not given
Location: Belgut
County: Kericho
Month: May
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Husband: Enock Melly
Reason for Killing: Domestic fight
Source: Tuko
Unnamed child
1 yr
Unnamed child
1 yr
Age: 1
Location: Kangoya village
County: Kiambu
Month: May
Death: Strangled to death
Perpetrator: Father: Evans Kimande
Reason for Killing: Marital dispute between parents
Source: Citizen Digital
Unnamed woman
Age: Not given
Location: Ngeya town near Mai Mahiu in Naivasha
County: Nakuru
Month: May
Death: Beaten to death
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Marital dispute
Source: The Star
Unnamed child
5 yrs
Unnamed child
5 yrs
Age: 5
Location: Central Kanyamkago, Uriri
County: Migori
Month: May
Death: Strangled to death
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Vince Juma
22 yrs
Vince Juma
22 yrs
Age: 22
Location: Lolwe Estate, Kisumu central
County: Kisumu
Month: May
Death: Pushed of the 2nd floor balcony
Perpetrator: Ex-boyfriend: Cecil Wilson Omondi
Reason for Killing: Love triangle
Source: Citizen Digital
Abdia Omar Adan
61 yrs
Abdia Omar Adan
61 yrs
Age: 61
Location: Alimaow location
County: Wajir
Month: May
Death: Injuries on neck and head
Perpetrator: Son
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Kahawa Tungu
Olivia Cheruto
23 yrs
Olivia Cheruto
23 yrs
Age: 23
Location: Kapenguria
County: West Pokot
Month: May
Death: Hit
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Suspected love triangle
Source: The Star
Unnamed girl
17 yrs
Unnamed girl
17 yrs
Age: 17
Location: Lochar-Emeyen village
County: Turkana
Month: May
Death: Hit with blunt object
Perpetrator: Unclear relationship
Reason for Killing: Differences
Source: The Star
Lucy Kambua Mwendwa
62 yrs
Lucy Kambua Mwendwa
62 yrs
Age: 62
Location: Katulani
County: Kitui
Month: May
Death: Stabbed using a panga
Perpetrator: Unclear relationship
Reason for Killing: Not given
Source: The Star
Judy Nyaboke
38 yrs
Judy Nyaboke
38 yrs
Age: 38
Location: Moitunya sublocation, Eratiri village
County: Nyamira
Month: May
Death:
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Beth Wambui
17 yrs
Beth Wambui
17 yrs
Age: 17
Location: Kenol town
County: Muranga
Month: May
Death: Doused with acid
Perpetrator: 5 attackers known to her
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Hellen Murugi Njoki
40 yrs
Hellen Murugi Njoki
40 yrs
Age: 40
Location: Thika town
County: Kiambu
Month: May
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Standard Media
Unnamed woman
Age: not given
Location: Omogwa village, Kemera location
County: Nyamira
Month: June
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Son: Wesley Ondieki
Reason for Killing: Refused to give him Kshs 500
Source: Citizen Digital
Serah Mbuvi
40 yrs
Serah Mbuvi
40 yrs
Age: 40
Location: Kyethani location, Mwingi West
County: Kitui
Month: June
Death: Bludgeoned with a piece of wood
Perpetrator: Partner and employee: Mbuvi
Reason for Killing: Disagreement
Source: Citizen Digital
Diana Yumbya
25 yrs
Diana Yumbya
25 yrs
Age: 25
Location: Changamwe
County: Mombasa
Month: June
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Father
Reason for Killing: Quarrel over solar lamp
Source: The Star
Beauty Njoki
16 yrs
Beauty Njoki
16 yrs
Age: 16
Location: Kabatini village, Bahati constituency
County: Nakuru
Month: June
Death: Defiled
Perpetrator: Unclear relationship
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Veronica Kerubo Morande
30 yrs
Veronica Kerubo Morande
30 yrs
Age: 30
Location: Credit Building Glassmatt Shop in Kisii Town
County: Kisii
Month: June
Death: Shot to death
Perpetrator: Boyfriend: Vincent Mosioma Michieka
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: NTV Kenya
Rachel (Rael) Cherop Biwott
Age: Not given
Location: Mutwot
County: Nandi
Month: June
Death: Mutilated
Perpetrator: Husband: Francis Mwangi Ndiragu
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Tuko
Beatrice Nyandigo
52 yrs
Beatrice Nyandigo
52 yrs
Age: 52
Location: KCC area, Nyahururu
County: Laikipia
Month: June
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Lover: John Mungai
Reason for Killing: Domestic dispute
Source: Citizen Digital
Marion Jerono Lagat
20 yrs
Marion Jerono Lagat
20 yrs
Age: 20
Location: Cherangani Forest Station, Kapcherop Centre
County: Elgeyo Marakwet
Month: June
Death: Shot to death
Perpetrator: Colleague's boyfriend
Reason for Killing: He blamed colleagues for their marital issues
Source: Nation
Unnamed woman
Age: Not given
Location: Makindu subcounty
County: Makueni
Month: June
Death: Hacked using panga
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Family affairs
Source: The Star
Rebecca Kemunto Kebaso
35 yrs
Rebecca Kemunto Kebaso
35 yrs
Age: 35
Location: Manga Trading centre, Manga subcounty
County: Nyamira
Month: June
Death: Hacked using axe
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Domestic issues
Source: The Star
Unnamed girl
7 yrs
Unnamed girl
7 yrs
Age: 7
Location: Dera village, Kilifi North Subcounty
County: Kilifi
Month: June
Death: Beaten to death + defiled
Perpetrator: Step father
Reason for Killing: Stealing 1700
Source: Nation
Roselyn Akoth Ogongo
24 yrs
Roselyn Akoth Ogongo
24 yrs
Age: 24
Location: Kware, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Pipeline
County: Nairobi
Month: June
Death: Strangled and mutilated
Perpetrator: Serial killer
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Josephine Owino Mulongo
Age: Not given
Location: Kware, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Pipeline
County: Nairobi
Month: June
Death: Strangled and mutilated
Perpetrator: Serial killer
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Pulse Live
Unnamed child
4 yrs
Unnamed child
4 yrs
Age: 4
Location: Kiandai village, Ndia constituency
County: Kirinyaga
Month: July
Death: Drowned in a well
Perpetrator: Mother
Reason for Killing: Dispute with husband
Source: Nation
Unnamed child
3 yrs
Unnamed child
3 yrs
Age: 3
Location: Kiandai village, Ndia constituency
County: Kirinyaga
Month: July
Death: Drowned in a well
Perpetrator: Mother
Reason for Killing: Dispute with husband
Source: Nation
Jacinta Atieno
26 yrs
Jacinta Atieno
26 yrs
Age: 26
Location: Metatmeta, Manyatta estate
County: Kisumu
Month: July
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Husband: Felix Owiti
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Salim Kipkemoi
6 yrs
Salim Kipkemoi
6 yrs
Age: 6
Location: Sibaik Village, Bureti constituency
County: Kericho
Month: July
Death: Mutilated
Perpetrator: Mother: Brenda Cheptoo
Reason for Killing: Wanted to get married
Source: Nation
Sheila Chepkemoi
8 yrs
Sheila Chepkemoi
8 yrs
Age: 8
Location: Sibaik Village, Bureti constituency
County: Kericho
Month: July
Death: Mutilated
Perpetrator: Mother: Brenda Cheptoo
Reason for Killing: Wanted to get married
Source: Nation
Eunice Atieno
45 yrs
Eunice Atieno
45 yrs
Age: 45
Location: Nyamasaria estate
County: Kisumu
Month: July
Death: Burnt to death
Perpetrator: Lover
Reason for Killing: Disagreements
Source: Nation
Pamela Anyango
55 yrs
Pamela Anyango
55 yrs
Age: 55
Location: Nyalula village
County: Siaya
Month: July
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Husband: Ben Odweso
Reason for Killing: Accused of stealing Ksh 30
Source: The Star
Unnamed child
1 yr
Unnamed child
1 yr
Age: 1
Location: Igembe south constituency
County: Meru
Month: July
Death: Suffocated
Perpetrator: Father:John Gentu
Reason for Killing: Wanted to marry new wife
Source: K24 Digital
Eileen Cherotich
22 yrs
Eileen Cherotich
22 yrs
Age: 22
Location: Nakuru town
County: Nakuru
Month: July
Death: Pushed out of moving car
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Argument
Source: Citizen Digital
Felvine Akoth Onyango
19 yrs
Felvine Akoth Onyango
19 yrs
Age: 19
Location: Kadika village, Suna East
County: Migori
Month: July
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Husband: Asman Ouma
Reason for Killing: Marital wrangle
Source: Citizen Digital
Martha Njeri
22 yrs
Martha Njeri
22 yrs
Age: 22
Location: Enabelbel village
County: Narok
Month: July
Death: Hacked to death
Perpetrator: Ex-husband: Peter Lemaiyan
Reason for Killing: She had left him
Source: Tuko
Unknown woman
Age: Not known
Location: Bahati estate
County: Nairobi
Month: July
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Jane Otieno Ojijo aka Akinyi
Age: Not given
Location: Kasagam area, Obumba sublocation, Muhoroni subcounty
County: Kisumu
Month: July
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Known suspect
Reason for Killing: Domestic quarrel
Source: The Star
Joyce Wairimu
32 yrs
Joyce Wairimu
32 yrs
Age: 32
Location: Bondeni
County: Nakuru
Month: July
Death: Bruises on face
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Kezia Kigei
28 yrs
Kezia Kigei
28 yrs
Age: 28
Location: Mathare slums
County: Nairobi
Month: July
Death: Swollen neck
Perpetrator: Unknown
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Patricia Manza
29 yrs
Patricia Manza
29 yrs
Age: 29
Location: Saika area, Kayole
County: Nairobi
Month: July
Death: Not given
Perpetrator: Boyfriend
Reason for Killing: Domestic quarrel
Source: The Star
Mlongo Mriphe Munga
30 yrs
Mlongo Mriphe Munga
30 yrs
Age: 30
Location: Kilimagodo, Lunga Lunga
County: Kwale
Month: July
Death: Stabbed to death
Perpetrator: Ex-husband: Maita Mwake
Reason for Killing: Love triangle
Source: The Star
Nancy Wanjogu
26 yrs
Nancy Wanjogu
26 yrs
Age: 26
Location: Kwamuya village, Karatina
County: Nyeri
Month: July
Death: Clobbered with a club
Perpetrator: Known suspect
Reason for Killing: Love triangle
Source: The Star
Sarah Chepkemoi
63 yrs
Sarah Chepkemoi
63 yrs
Age: 63
Location: Kuresoi North
County: Nakuru
Month: July
Death: Shot to death
Perpetrator: Husband: Joel Kiptanui
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Eunice Chepkaitany Koima
Age: Not given
Location: Chelilit village, Subukia
County: Nakuru
Month: August
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Husband: Dickson Korir
Reason for Killing: Threatened to elope with lover
Source: Nation
Florence Mueni Mwalimu
34 yrs
Florence Mueni Mwalimu
34 yrs
Age: 34
Location: Kalyet village, Olrongai, Rongai subcounty
County: Nakuru
Month: August
Death: Stabbed to death; mutilated
Perpetrator: Serial killer: Ezekiel Mwangi
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Ivyine Cheptoo
Age: Not given
Location: Kipkongorwa area, Lelmokwo location, Mosoriot
County: Nandi
Month: August
Death: Head chopped using panga
Perpetrator: Husband: Nathan Kipkoech Mibei
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: The Star
Abigael Chepkorir
10 yrs
Abigael Chepkorir
10 yrs
Age: 10
Location: Chebisian village
County: Bomet
Month: August
Death: Hit using blunt metallic object
Perpetrator: Mother: Lorna Cherono
Reason for Killing: Depression
Source: Nation
Amos Kipchirchir
5 yrs
Amos Kipchirchir
5 yrs
Age: 5
Location: Chebisian village
County: Bomet
Month: August
Death: Hit using blunt metallic object
Perpetrator: Mother: Lorna Cherono
Reason for Killing: Depression
Source: Nation
Vera Moraa Mugambi
28 yrs
Vera Moraa Mugambi
28 yrs
Age: 28
Location: Mustard Seed Estate, Baraka, Kiamunyi
County: Nakuru
Month: August
Death: Raped, then hit on head
Perpetrator: Serial killer: Ezekiel Mwangi
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Wilkister Odanga
68 yrs
Wilkister Odanga
68 yrs
Age: 68
Location: Nyagidha village, Aruja
County: Homa Bay
Month: August
Death: Raped, then strangled
Perpetrator: Unknown persons
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: ODRI Media
Millicent Akinyi
Age: Not given
Location: Gilgil subcounty
County: Nakuru
Month: August
Death: Beaten to death using machete and blunt object
Perpetrator: Partner: Elikana Pokosi
Reason for Killing: She had burnt his items
Source: KBC
Jackline Pilli
31 yrs
Jackline Pilli
31 yrs
Age: 31
Location: Ogwedhi market
County: Migori
Month: August
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Husband
Reason for Killing: Domestic dispute
Source: Radio Jambo
Virginia Njeri
46 yrs
Virginia Njeri
46 yrs
Age: 46
Location: Menengai Crater
County: Nakuru
Month: August
Death: Raped and stabbed
Perpetrator: Serial killer: Ezekiel Mwangi
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Sharon Chepkirui
22 yrs
Sharon Chepkirui
22 yrs
Age: 22
Location: Londiani, Kipkelion East
County: Kericho
Month: August
Death: Strangled
Perpetrator: Husband: Shadrack Malel Sigei
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: NTV Kenya
Unnamed woman
45 yrs
Unnamed woman
45 yrs
Age: 45
Location: Soy
County: Uasin Gishu
Month: August
Death: Stabbed
Perpetrator: Wife of alleged lover: Sally Cherono
Reason for Killing: claimed having an affair
Source: Capital FM
Eunice Akinyi
18 yrs
Eunice Akinyi
18 yrs
Age: 18
Location: Milimani village, Kwanza
County: Trans Nzoia
Month: August
Death: Raped, then strangled
Perpetrator: Unknown assailant
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Alice Chemutai
Age:
Location: Mukoywet village, kitale
County: Trans Nzoia
Month: August
Death: Murdered, then burried
Perpetrator: Reuben Karakacha Mukhwana, Tom Wafula Khamala,Amos Rugut
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Nation
Rebecca Cheptegei
33 yrs
Rebecca Cheptegei
33 yrs
Age: 33
Location: Kinyoro
County: Trans Nzoia
Month: September
Death: Doused in petrol and Lit on fire
Perpetrator: Ex Boyfriend: Dickson Ndiema
Reason for Killing: Property Dispute
Source: Nation
Girl Child
4 yrs
Girl Child
4 yrs
Age: 4
Location: Bondeni,Matasia
County: Kajiado
Month: September
Death: Slashed by sword
Perpetrator: Uncle
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital
Girl Child
6 yrs
Girl Child
6 yrs
Age: 6
Location: Bonding,Matasia
County: Kajiado
Month: September
Death: Slashed by sword
Perpetrator: Uncle
Reason for Killing: Unknown
Source: Citizen Digital