Residents of Karinde, Kiambu County, are reeling from a devastating family tragedy. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife were discovered in their home, while their 18-month-old baby, miraculously alive, lay beside them.
Police responding to the scene on Sunday, November 17, rushed the child to the hospital for urgent medical care. The bodies of the deceased parents were transported to the morgue as investigations into the harrowing incident began.
The discovery has left the community in shock, grappling with the heartbreaking reality of the orphaned child and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities are working to uncover the events leading to this tragic loss.
Kiambu Incident: Infant Survives Tragic Domestic Deaths
In a tragic event, police discovered the lifeless bodies of a man and a woman inside their home in Kiambu, while an 18-month-old infant was found alive. The child was promptly taken to a hospital for medical care, as reported by Citizen Digital.
Investigations suggest that the man, identified as Rueben Ndede through a Kenyan identification card found in his possession, may have killed his wife before taking his own life. The woman’s identity remains unconfirmed. The bodies were transported to the City Mortuary as police continue to probe the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Shocking Abandonment in Juja
In a separate incident in Juja, Kiambu County, residents were alarmed to discover a baby abandoned near a roadside on October 30. A TikTok video shared by content creator God’s Favourite Gal highlighted the situation, showing the baby left near Juja High Point.
According to the TikToker, a well-wisher rescued the infant and ensured the child was taken to a safe location. A note left with the baby instructed the child to seek out their parent upon turning 18 years old. The heartbreaking act has sparked widespread concern and calls for support for the abandoned child.