Siaya woman speaks from hospital after alleged attack by estranged husband at parents’ home

Siaya woman speaks from hospital after alleged attack by estranged husband at parents’ home

Pauline Akinyi, 28, is recovering after her estranged boyfriend allegedly attacked her with a machete in Ligega, Siaya. Police are searching for the suspect.

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A 28-year-old Siaya woman is recovering in hospital after her estranged boyfriend allegedly broke into her parents' compound in Ligega and attacked her with a machete, leaving her with serious injuries across several parts of her body.

Police in Ukwala, Siaya county have opened an investigation into the incident, though the suspect remained at large at the time of reporting.

Speaking from her hospital bed, Pauline Akinyi said the assailant came at her from behind, giving her little chance to react or identify him clearly. She only recalled that he was wearing a black shirt.

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Pauline explained that she and her estranged partner had lived together for one year before tensions in their relationship became unbearable around October 2025.

She eventually left their home in Seme, Kisumu county, and sought refuge with her family in Ligega, hoping to find peace.

In brief

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