Busia: Sadness as man allegedly kills daughter after dispute with wife

• A 30-year-old herdsman in Adungosi allegedly killed his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter after an argument with his wife
• The suspect allegedly attacked the child with a panga in a moment of anger after his wife left the house
• Local residents, shocked and furious, tried to confront the man, but police intervened and arrested him
• The toddler’s body was taken to Alupe Hospital Mortuary where detectives continued investigations ahead of inquest proceedings

Didacus Malowa, journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has more than three years of experience in reporting politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Busia – Residents of Adungosi in Teso South Constituency are reeling in shock and grief following the tragic death of a one-and-a-half-year-old girl, allegedly at the hands of her father.

The suspect, a 30-year-old shepherd, is said to have killed his daughter in a moment of anger after a heated argument with his wife.

According to Citizen Digital, the suspect’s wife had left their home after the dispute, leaving him alone with their young daughter.

In a shocking turn of events, the 30-year-old man came out Uganda allegedly turned his frustration on the innocent child and attacked her with a panga.

How did the residents of Busia react to the murder of the minor?

The brutal murder quickly attracted the attention of local residents, who approached the suspect in anger.

Witnesses reported that some tried to take matters into their own hands, but were unsuccessful police officers arrived just in time to rescue the man from the angry crowd.

They placed him under arrest and have confirmed that he will be charged in court upon completion of the ongoing investigation.

The toddler’s body was transported to Alupe Hospital Mortuary where it awaits an autopsy as detectives continue their investigation.

Nine-month-old baby stolen in Nakuru

In another story, Maureen Gesare was worried about her nine-month-old daughter. Maya Kerubo, who was missing.

Gesare, a teenage mother, left her young daughter in the care of her sister, Faith Kemunto, who also had a young child.

Kemunto claimed that her neighbor’s twins wanted to carry Maya and her child. They joined a group of children who usually gave free food to a woman.

The woman gave the children some money to buy snacks while carrying Maya, and while they went to buy the food, she fled with the baby.

Source: TUKO.co.ke