Shocking Kirinyaga Horror: Grandson’s Booze-Fueled Rampage Ends in Granny’s Brutal Death.
A chilling crime has gripped Kegwa village in Kirinyaga County, where residents reel from the alleged rape and murder of a 72-year-old grandmother at the hands of her own grandson following a drinking spree.
This heartbreaking incident exposes deep societal cracks including alcohol abuse and familial betrayal in rural Kenya.
Incident Details
According to witness Charles Kabuga, he raised an alarm after he discovered the lifeless body of a woman with a man’s belt near it.
“We live near this forest. As I was chasing away the monkeys, I found the body, which I could not identify before raising an alarm and informing the authorities,” Kabuga said.
Another witness, Kimotho Munyi, said her identity card and an ATM were discovered on the scene when detectives visited.
“She always visits the local shopping centre when she wants to have a beer,” Kimotho said.
The attack unfolded in the quiet village, with the suspect reportedly returning home intoxicated before turning violent against his elderly relative.
Local sources describe a scene of utter devastation, leaving the community in fear and demanding swift justice.
Kirinyaga police have launched investigations, highlighting the suspect’s arrest amid widespread outrage.
Such tragedies underscore a disturbing pattern of violence against seniors in Kenya, often fueled by substance abuse and poverty.
Recent cases in nearby areas like Mwea and Miriru villages show similar assaults on elderly women, prompting calls for better community policing and alcohol regulation .
It is alleged that James Njiru alias ‘Matheri ‘ and his grandmother were having beer together at Muthigini shopping centre on Saturday night before a boda boda picked them.
The Boda boda operator is said to have abandoned the two after they failed to pay him the amount they had agreed. He told them to get off his motorcycle after paying only Ksh. 100.
After the suspect was arrested, he confessed to killing his grandmother.
“My grandmother is the one who forced me to have sex with her,” he told the residents as he was being whisked away to a police vehicle.
Confirming the murder incident, Kirinyaga-East sub-county police commander Johnson Wachira said Njiru and one of his relatives had been arrested and are being held at Kianyaga police station.
The body of Wanduma has been taken to the mortuary awaiting postmortem.
Advocacy groups push for harsher penalties to deter these barbaric acts.
Villagers express disbelief at the betrayal by kin, urging counseling programs for youth. County leaders vow support for the family while emphasizing vigilance against domestic threats.
This case amplifies national debates on protecting vulnerable elders amid rising crime stats.