Two children die after suspected poisoning by mother in Kikuyu

Gikunga Kariuki
By Gikunga Kariuki May 11, 2026 01:43 (EAT)
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Police in the Zambezi area have launched investigations into a tragic incident in which a mother is suspected of poisoning her children, leaving two of them dead.

According to preliminary reports, the woman allegedly administered poison to her children while at their home.

Two of the children succumbed to the suspected poisoning. In contrast, the mother and another child—believed to be a niece—survived and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Kikuyu.

Authorities confirmed that the father of the household was not present at the time of the incident.

The circumstances leading up to the suspected poisoning remain unclear, and investigators are working to establish the motive behind the act.

Police officers who responded to the scene have begun collecting evidence and recording statements from witnesses as part of the ongoing inquiry.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing concern and calling for a swift investigation.

More details are expected to emerge as investigations continue.

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