Ruiru Police Launch Manhunt for Woman Accused of Killing Husband
Police in Ruiru, Kiambu County, have launched a manhunt for a 35-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband, George Murage, following a domestic altercation at their home in Kihunguro on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
According to police reports, the couple engaged in a heated argument before the woman allegedly picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed Murage in the abdomen. Neighbours who heard screams from the house rushed to check and found the man lying in the living room, bleeding profusely, as his wife stood nearby.
“We found the man struggling to breathe and bleeding heavily. The wife was still in the house, but before we could alert the police, she disappeared,” said one neighbour.
A blood-stained kitchen knife, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered from the scene. Police confirmed that Murage was pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby hospital.
The suspect managed to flee the scene before police arrived. Officers from Kihunguro Police Station have appealed to the woman to surrender for questioning as investigations continue.
The victim’s body has since been moved to the county mortuary pending a postmortem examination and further forensic analysis.
Second Murder Reported in Witeithie
In a separate incident in Witeithie, also in Kiambu County, police are investigating the death of a man identified as Eric Muriuki, who reportedly died after being struck on the head with a stone.
Authorities are pursuing leads in both cases as incidents of domestic and violent crimes continue to rise across the region.
Police Urge Calm and Cooperation
Police have urged residents to report domestic disputes early to local authorities or community leaders to prevent such tragedies. They also encouraged anyone with information regarding the Ruiru suspect’s whereabouts to come forward.
