What began as an ordinary Sunday morning ended in unimaginable tragedy after a 22-year-old woman was brutally attacked and killed while waiting for public transport in Lari, Kiambu County.
The heartbreaking incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Nakuru Stage, where the young woman had arrived before sunrise to catch a vehicle to Naivasha, unaware that her journey would never begin.
According to police investigations, the victim, later identified as Mukuhi Tabitha Waithira, worked at Sanctuary Farm in Naivasha and had left home early to report to work. Instead of reaching her destination, she became the victim of a horrific knife attack that has left her family and the entire community in shock.
A resident living opposite the stage told investigators that at around 5:00 a.m., he was awakened by the voice of a man loudly asking whether anyone was travelling to Nakuru. Moments later, the peaceful morning was shattered by desperate screams from a woman crying out for help.
Alarmed, the resident rushed outside and encountered the owner of a nearby hotel. The hotel operator revealed that a young woman had stumbled to the entrance while bleeding profusely. She had apparently run from the bus stage in a desperate attempt to save her own life, hoping to find someone who could help her.
Sadly, her strength gave out before help could arrive.
She collapsed outside the hotel, where she lay motionless in a pool of blood.
Police officers who responded to the distress call found the young woman with a deep stab wound to her upper left leg. Investigators believe the injury caused severe bleeding, ultimately claiming her life before she could receive emergency medical treatment.
Crime scene officers documented the area as detectives began piecing together the final moments leading to the fatal attack. The body was later moved to Uphome Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is expected to establish the exact cause of death.
Authorities say the motive behind the brutal stabbing remains unclear, and the attacker is still at large. Detectives have launched an intensive investigation to determine what transpired and to bring those responsible to justice.
The sudden and violent death of Mukuhi Tabitha Waithira has plunged her family, friends, and workmates into deep mourning. A young woman who had simply set out to earn an honest living never made it to work, leaving behind shattered dreams and unanswered questions.
Police are now appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or possess any information that could help identify the suspect to come forward. They hope that crucial leads from the public will help unravel the mystery surrounding the tragic killing and ensure justice is served.
