Thursday, August 28, 2025 - A 29-year-old woman is fighting for her life after setting herself on fire in Emali town, Makueni County, on Thursday morning, following a domestic dispute with her husband.
Nzaui Sub-County Police Commander, Agnes Kunga, confirmed
the incident, saying her officers received a distress call at around 8:45 am
and rushed to the scene.
“We established that the woman had separated from her
husband about a month ago after living together in Nairobi.”
“She later moved to Emali to stay with relatives,” Kunga
told reporters.
The woman, who sustained burns covering nearly 70 percent of
her body, was rushed to Best Care Hospital in Emali, where she received
emergency treatment before plans were made to transfer her to Kenyatta National
Hospital for specialized care.
Medical Officer Kelvin Mutunga said the victim is currently
stable but requires advanced treatment.
Commander Kunga noted that relatives disclosed the woman had
been battling depression, adding that the incident highlights the urgent need
for mental health interventions in the region.
“It is worrying because suicide-related cases are on the
rise in Makueni.”
“I urge the County Government to establish counseling
centers in each sub-county so that people can seek help,” she said.
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