Murang’a police arrest woman accused of beheading husband.
Police in Kandara, Murang'a County have arrested a 65-year-old woman suspected of beheading her 99-year-old husband.
Police say Margaret Wanjiru, who was married to Ndung’u Mugachia for 52 years, allegedly murdered him by first cutting off his right ear and then slitting his throat.
The two have six children.
He said that the two had been living a life of conflict, "regarding the paternity of children, family land and suspicions of infidelity".
Mr Ngigi claimed the murder suspect was against her husband being given money or food.
“There was a time in 2019 when we contemplated taking him to a rescue home for the elderly but she threatened us with all manner of repercussions," said Marion Nduta, a grandchild in the family.
The stormy relationship ended tragically on Su...