Father Kills Child in Kakamega While Anthrax Outbreak Claims One Life in Vihiga - April 2026

Tragic incidents have struck Kakamega and Vihiga counties as fathers are reported to have killed their own children, marking a disturbing trend of domestic violence in the region. In Vihiga, an anthrax outbreak has resulted in one confirmed death and exposed over 200 individuals after they consumed contaminated meat. Questions are surrounding the actions of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations following the arrest of several suspects in connection with these incidents who have not yet been presented in court.