Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Police in Kenyenya Sub‑County, Kisii County, have launched investigations
into the shocking death of 25‑year‑old bar attendant, Joy Chebet Melody.
The incident unfolded at Magena Market in the early hours of
Saturday, May 30th, when Melody was allegedly stabbed in the abdomen
during a heated altercation with another woman.
According to officers, the assailant, a 30‑year‑old woman,
was arrested at the scene, with the knife recovered as evidence.
Melody was rushed to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
but tragically succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment.
“The victim was stabbed in the abdomen during an altercation
with another woman; the knife was recovered at the scene,” police confirmed.
The suspect remains in custody assisting detectives, while
Melody’s body lies at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary awaiting
autopsy.
The case has sparked fresh debate on nightlife safety in
Kisii.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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