The Kirinyaga Family Wept for Justice after Their Daughter Was Allegedly Killed, Telling What Happened

• The body of 16-year-old Purity Makena Mugo was found tied to a stone near a river in Kathigiriri village, Kirinyaga county
• Makena's aunt Idah Mwensh, told TUKO.co.ke that she found out that her boyfriend was having an affair
• Two suspects were arrested and detained at Kiamaciri police station while the family buried their daughter
• The grieving family called on the authorities to ensure that the suspects face justice, and reiterated their desire for closure

A family in Kathigiriri village, Kirinyaga county is seeking justice after their 16-year-old daughter was allegedly killed by her boyfriend.

What Happened to Purity Makena?

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Idah Mwensh, his aunt, said they suspect that her nephew was killed by her boyfriend in collaboration with another man.

According to Mwensh, Makena caught the lovers having sex, which led to his tragic death.

“He was killed on the 26th of December, and we found his body tied to a stone near the river on the 27th of December. He caught them in the act, and they decided to silence him forever,” he said.

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The grief-stricken woman noted that the two suspects were arrested and taken to Kiamaciri police station.

Mwensh, however, expressed his concern that the suspects may not be arrested for a long time, claiming that the family of Makena's boyfriend is rich and can easily bail him out.

“The boy comes from a rich family, and he will be released on bail. But we want justice to be done so that our girl can rest in peace,” he added.

Circus at Kirinyaga's Funeral

In related news, TUKO.co.ke reported that angry residents they raided the suspect's house with the girl's coffin the deceased.

The villagers destroyed property and chased the suspect's family members out of the village as soon as they received Makena's body.

Photos that spread on Facebook showed the chaotic situation that emerged in the village of Kathigiriri during the funeral of the 16-year-old girl.

This case increases the number of femicides in the country, a situation that shows a worrying trend.

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