A first-year student at Machakos University lost her life on Tuesday morning after her boyfriend stabbed her to death following a heated argument.
The suspect, a fifth-year student at the school is said to have stabbed his lover on her torso near the neck which culminated in her losing a lot of blood leading to her eventual death.
Reports indicate that the couple lived together in Machakos Town where they had stayed together for a while.
A police report on the situation indicated that the deceased's body was taken to the Machakos General Hospital Mortuary as investigations began.
The suspect was also apprehended and detained at the police station with his account of events expected to go a long way in helping unravel the circumstances that led to the unfortunate death.
Similarly, a friend of the main suspect found at the scene was also arrested to aid in investigations.
Reports indicate that the suspect had denied killing his girlfriend indicating that he found her tied up with stab wounds.
Kenyans.co.ke reached out to the institution but did not get a response by the time of publishing this article.
The incident is among several gruesome murders reported in universities directly related to romantic relationships.
Students are urged to seek guidance and counseling to avoid unnecessary suicide and murder cases.
In November, a first-year student from Kisii National Polytechnic was also killed by her boyfriend for allegedly being unfaithful to him.
Her body was found lifeless in her house by friends who went to visit her. When her body was discovered, it had knife wounds on the chest.
An angry mob later pursued the suspect and beat him with stones and other crude weapons before he was rescued by police officers.
Counsellors, medics, and psychologists advise that you can always reach out for help when experiencing any mental health issues. Call the Kenya Red Cross toll-free hotline, 1199, for support.
