Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has called for the arrest of a Nakuru accused of brutally attacking his wife in Nakuru leaving her for dead.
In an update on Friday, November 22, the governor condemned the incident noting that violence should never be an option regardless of the disagreement.
"I wish to condemn the tragic incident in Nakuru, where a man attacked his wife over a domestic dispute. Whatever the disagreement, we should never resort to violence," Waiguru said.
"Gender-based violence has no place in our society. I call on investigative authorities to apprehend the perpetrator and ensure justice is served. I also pray for Shiku’s healing & quick recovery," She added.
According to Usikimye co-founder Njeri Wa Migwi, Florence Wanjiku, a mother of two, was attacked on Thursday night by a man identified as her baby daddy.
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In a statement, Njeri said Wanjiku had been invited by her child's father to discuss matters regarding co-parenting when she was ambushed and a vicious attack unleashed on her.
"Yesterday night they agreed to sit down and agree on co-parenting and they parted ways amicably. No sooner had Flo arrived at her apartment gate, she was hit on the head and stabbed severally, while protecting her head, She was stabbed on her arm and some of her fingers chopped off," she said.
Njeri said the attack stopped after the watchman intervened and rushed Wanjiku to the hospital.
She also stated that following Wanjiku's arrival at the hospital, the said Baby Daddy showed up and demanded to see the victim.
"The watchman is the one who saved her life and they rushed her to the hospital. Where Elias showed up in a shirt splattered with blood, demanding to be shown Florence. Luckily the hospital had been made aware and refused to allow him to see her," she stated.
Njeri noted that the attacker also showed up at Wanjiku's apartment and demanded to see his child or he would harm them.
"He also showed up at her apartment, insisting on taking his child or he would kill the children. The neighbours chased him away. Meanwhile, her relatives tried to report the matter and three police stations insisted it was not their jurisdiction. The matter is now with Menengai West Police Station," she added.
