- Mercy Chelang’at was stabbed by her estranged husband, Davis Kemei, during a reconciliation meeting at her father’s compound in Kipkelion, Kericho county
- She said this was not the first time Kemei had been abusive, adding that he had physically attacked her before and threatened to kill her.
- Mercy’s brother, Gilbert Kemboi, was also injured while attempting to protect his sister from the violent attack
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Two siblings from Kipkelion in Kericho county are hospitalised after they suffered stab wounds following an attack by their in-law during a reconciliation meeting.
Mercy Chelang’at was stabbed by her estranged husband, Davis Kemei, at her father’s compound for allegedly refusing his proposal.
Speaking while admitted to the Kericho County Referral Hospital, the 27-year-old woman said it was not the first time the man had beaten her.
“Sometimes he even attacked me and pulled out my hair. He had also threatened to kill me a while back,” said the woman in a report by Citizen TV.
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Why did Davis Kemei stab his estranged wife and in-law?
Mercy’s brother, Gilbert Kemboi, was injured while trying to protect her from her enraged husband.
He also shared what led to the violent attack, noting that Kemei had a knife with him during the meeting.
“As we went on with the reconciliation meeting, my sister was asked if she was willing to go back to her husband, and she requested time to think,” said Gilbert.
Upon hearing her response, Gilbert stated that the man pulled out a knife and stabbed Mercy.
Following the incident, an enraged mob went after the suspect and beat him before he was also rushed to a different hospital for treatment.
Joan Milko, a chief nurse at the hospital, stated that cases of gender-based violence had become rampant and cited a few examples of previous cases.
Social media users react
Following the shocking incident, social media users expressed strong opinions on the matter, with many condemning the violence and offering advice on dealing with toxic relationships.
Judy Wambui:
“If things are not working for married couples, parents, and in laws stop forcing people to stay in toxic marriages that leads to blood shed.”
Lydia MC:
“Some temperament though.”
Sophy Shire:
“Ndio maana niliamua ndoa tawee single forever.”
Karanu Bii:
“He had intentions of killing. How can one come for peaceful talk armed with a knife? Quick recovery to the attacked family.”
Dorcas Jepchirchir:
“Waah muache kuforce love kaa haiwezekani kua single men this is for you.”
Juliana Emali:
“We are living in the last day ndio maana nilisema ndoa ambaye imejengwa kwenye mwamba ambaye ni yesu Christ ndio ndoa hizi zingine ni kifu let me remain single forever.”
Cecilia Momanyi:
“Single ladies am not supporting singleness but your life matters a lot, jipende.”
Madan Principal:
“Ndoa ikiharibika achana nayo ni mara ngapi nitawaambia.”
Muthoni Karanja:
“This is too much now, watu wake singles basi.”
Kering Jeruu Joaney:
“Huyo jamaa hata yeye surely, unaanzaje vita kwa baba mkwe?
Source: TUKO.co.ke
