In a small village in Kirinyaga County, a shocking incident unfolded that left the community in disbelief. A 29-year-old woman, identified as Moreen Wangui Munene, threw herself into the River Nyamindi with her 5-year-old child strapped to her back. The motives behind her actions remain unknown, leaving the residents puzzled and searching for answers. It was a watchman from the Kainamoi coffee factory who first spotted the woman and raised the alarm, alerting the authorities to the tragic scene.
The family of the deceased woman is left grappling with the shock and confusion of what transpired. Wangui’s grandfather, Ngombo Kuruma, revealed that she had been washing clothes before suddenly disappearing with her daughter. Her grandmother, Fridah Njoki, tearfully expressed her bewilderment, stating that Wangui had come to visit them before the tragic incident occurred. The family is left questioning why she would make such a devastating decision and throw herself into the river.
As the community mourns this heartbreaking loss, the police are working diligently alongside the residents to retrieve the bodies from the river. Gichugu sub-county Police Commander Johnson Wachira assured the family that they are fully committed to the investigation and finding answers. The family has reported the matter to the Kiamutugu Police, and the authorities are determined to uncover the truth behind this tragic event. The village of Kabiro-ini is left in shock, grappling with the aftermath of a deeply distressing incident that has shaken the community to its core.