Woman, 74, found dead with deep cuts on head and neck in Kilifi
A 74-year-old woman was found murdered with severe head and neck injuries in Kilifi, Kenya, after failing to return from her farm. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, though no suspects or weapons have been identified.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding rural safety and violent crime in the Kilifi region.
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Police in Kilifi County are investigating the murder of a 74-year-old woman who was found dead with multiple deep cuts on her head and neck after failing to return home from her farm.
The deceased, identified as Sidi Kalu Mwango, was found about 700 metres from her homestead in Migumoni B Village, Bate Sub-location, Magarini Sub-County, on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
According to police, Mwango had left home in the morning for her farm, located approximately one kilometre from her residence.
She reportedly returned home for lunch before heading back to the farm at around 3pm.
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