A Nandi County village is in shock after a young mother died following a domestic fight and her husband was later found dead, leaving their two small children orphaned.
A quiet village in Kiptilalon, Nandi County, is mourning a heartbreaking family tragedy that has left residents stunned and searching for answers.
Police say a 31-year-old man is suspected to have fatally assaulted his 24-year-old wife during a domestic dispute before later taking his own life.
The young woman, identified as Jelagat, was rushed toward Kilibwoni Health Centre with serious injuries but sadly died on the way.
Hours later, her husband, Duncan Kimaru, was discovered dead in a nearby dam close to their home. Authorities have launched investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
What has made the tragedy even harder for family and friends to process is that the couple had recently shared a cheerful family photo online, smiling alongside their child. Neighbors described them as quiet and hardworking, saying the news came as a complete shock to the community.
The couple leaves behind two young children, aged five and two, who are now under the care of relatives as the village rallies around them for support.
Residents and social media users have expressed deep sorrow, with many calling for greater awareness around domestic conflict and mental health support.
Community leaders are urging couples facing relationship stress to seek help early and use peaceful ways to resolve disputes.
As investigations continue, Kiptilalon remains united in grief mourning two young lives lost and focusing on supporting the children caught in the middle of the tragedy.