In a shocking incident in Kirinyaga County, Margaret Wanduma Maina, a 72-year-old woman, was allegedly raped and murdered by her grandson, James Njiru, following a drinking spree. Her body was discovered in Njukiini forest on Sunday afternoon, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of the suspect.

• Body of Margaret Wanduma Maina, aged 72, found in Njukiini forest, 500 metres from the main road.
• Suspect, James Njiru alias 'Matheri', confessed to killing his grandmother, claiming, "My grandmother is the one who forced me to have sex with her."
• The suspect and another relative are currently held at Kianyaga police station, as confirmed by Kirinyaga-East sub-county police commander Johnson Wachira.