A family meeting in Shivagala, Kakamega South Sub-County, ended in tragedy after a woman poured boiling water on her husband, his newly introduced second wife, and their 16-month-old child.
According to a police report filed at Malaika Police Station, the incident occurred on June 1, 2026, at around 10:00 a.m. at the family’s home. The complainant, Danston Isundwa Mmbehi, told police that he was at home with his wife, Mary Mmbone Khalechi, when a woman identified as Fransisca Makhokha arrived carrying a child.
Danston reportedly introduced Fransisca to Mary as his newly married second wife and informed her that they had a 16-month-old child together.
Police reports indicate that Mary calmly welcomed the pair into the house before proceeding to the kitchen, where she appeared to be preparing tea. However, moments later, she allegedly returned carrying a sufuria filled with boiling water and poured it on Danston, who was holding the child against his chest at the time.
The man and the toddler sustained severe burn injuries and were rushed to Kakamega General Hospital for treatment. The child remains admitted in serious condition.
Following the incident, the suspect reportedly fled the scene and her whereabouts remain unknown. Police have launched a manhunt as investigations into the matter continue.
