Police officers at Kiamunyi Police Post in Nakuru are tracking a man who allegedly attempted to murder a woman.
In a statement on Saturday, Police said on Friday they received a report of the attempt against Florence Wanjiku Gichohi.
This is after she was found with several stab wounds and severed hands.
"Preliminary investigations establish that the victim was attacked by her boyfriend who is also her business associate," police stated
"This matter is pending arrest of a known person, with OCS Menengai dealing."
The incident happened at their rental house, police said.
According to police Wanjiku is currently admitted to a hospital in serious condition.
Meanwhile, police said efforts are underway to arrest the suspect.
Officers have called upon the said suspect to
present himself at the nearest police station or police officer.
Police also appealed to the public
with information that may lead to his arrest to inform the nearest police
station.
President William Ruto on Friday challenged
the National Defence University to focus on challenges driving femicide
incidents in the country.
Speaking when he presided over the second graduation ceremony at the Defence University of Kenya in Lanet, Nakuru County, Ruto stated that the escalating cases of females being killed in Kenya are worrying and need a deeper understanding through proper research.
"What is the place of family, society, and religion in bringing up a morally upright generation? We want to understand what drives someone to commit femicide and where society has adopted a laid-back approach in all these. Where does all these leave our culture?" he asked.
On Wednesday, the President announced
a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, including cases of femicide
witnessed in the country recently.
President Ruto noted that the campaign dubbed the Safe Homes, Safe Spaces campaign would begin on Monday, November 25.
Ruto announced the allocation of Sh100 million to support the programme.
"I urge every Kenyan to join in this movement to speak out, educate, and stand united against cases of femicide. Our communities need education on signs and causes of abuse and the resources available to victims," Ruto said.
"Awareness is a crucial step to prevention, we must increase awareness on the availability of such campaigns where victims can get refuge through toll-free platforms such as GBV 1195, Child Help 116, and the DCI reporting anonymous number 0800722203.”
Cases of femicide have been on the rise with 97 cases reported in the last three months alone, underscoring the magnitude of the crisis.
Amnesty International said more than 500 cases of femicide were recorded in Kenya between 2016 and 2023.
A 2022 survey found that at least one in three women has endured physical violence at some point in their lives.
