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Created on :Mar 02, 2024

Woman Dies after being pushed from 10th floor in an apartment

In a tragic turn of events in Kasarani, Nairobi County, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are actively investigating the death of an unidentified woman who reportedly fell from the 10th floor of an apartment. The incident occurred during the early hours of a Saturday morning, following a disturbance within the apartment.

Witnesses at the scene shared with the press that the commotion was followed by the discovery of the woman's disfigured body on the ground floor, indicating a fatal impact. Distress calls prompted officers from the Kasarani Police Station to respond promptly, restricting public access to the building to preserve the integrity of the crime scene.

The apartment, known for short-term accommodations, was cordoned off by detectives aiming to piece together the events leading to the woman's tragic demise. As of the article's publication, the woman's identity remained unknown, pending further investigation.

Once the body is identified, law enforcement plans to contact the victim's family and conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. This incident adds to the growing concern over femicide cases in Kenya, as highlighted by data from Femicide Count Kenya. The statistics reveal a disturbing trend, with ten women reported killed in January 2024 alone, and a total of 504 women losing their lives between 2019 and 2024.

In response to the escalating crisis, advocacy groups are urging the government to declare femicide a national emergency and incorporate it into the penal code. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address and curb the alarming rate of violence against women in the country.