Police in Nairobi are probing a disturbing case of domestic violence that ended in tragedy after a man allegedly murdered his wife in cold blood at their home in Pipeline Estate, Embakasi.
The suspect, identified as Cyprian, a former police officer, is currently in custody after reportedly hacking his 27-year-old wife, Susan Nabwire, to death with an axe.
The shocking incident has thrown the community into mourning and sparked outrage, with many calling for swift justice.
According to preliminary reports, the couple, who had been married for five years, had a heated confrontation on the night of the incident.
Witnesses and neighbors told investigators that the quarrel escalated rapidly after Cyprian accused Susan of engaging in an extramarital affair.
What began as an argument tragically spiraled out of control, ending with the brutal killing that has since shaken their family, friends, and the wider neighborhood.
Detectives revealed that the suspect turned violent after the exchange of words grew intense.
In an act described as both shocking and premeditated, Cyprian allegedly reached for an axe and attacked his wife multiple times, leaving her with fatal injuries.
Efforts by neighbors to intervene reportedly came too late, as Susan succumbed to the gruesome assault before emergency help could arrive.
The murder has left Susan’s relatives devastated, with many struggling to come to terms with the sudden and violent loss of a young woman described as hardworking, loving, and full of life.
Friends have taken to social media platforms to express their grief, remembering her as someone who had a bright future ahead. They are now demanding that justice be delivered without delay.
Police officers who responded to the scene arrested Cyprian immediately. He is being held as investigations continue, with detectives gathering evidence and statements from neighbors and the household staff who were present during the horrific act.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that the suspect will be arraigned in court once the investigations are complete.
The case has reignited conversations around the rising cases of domestic violence and femicide in Kenya, with advocacy groups urging authorities to enforce stricter measures to protect vulnerable partners.
They argue that such violent outbursts often have warning signs that go unaddressed, stressing the need for early interventions in toxic relationships.
As the investigation progresses, Kenyans are left grappling with yet another painful reminder of how unresolved domestic conflicts can spiral into fatal tragedies.
For Susan’s family, the priority remains clear—securing justice for their daughter and ensuring her death does not become just another statistic in the growing wave of domestic violence cases.
