Kenyan woman allegedly poisons her 3 children to d3ath over husband’s alleged infidelity
Published on January 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM by Edgar Naitha
Police in Kenya have arrested a woman identified as Linet Munala for allegedly killing her three children in what investigators believe was a premeditated act following a domestic dispute.
The bodies of one-year-old twin girls and their four-year-old brother were found inside a single-room house at Neema Plaza in Mlolongo Phase III, Machakos County, on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Police say the children were discovered lying on beds inside the house, which was in disarray, with household items and children’s belongings scattered around.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the children may have been poisoned, with officers suspecting a mixture of detergent was added to porridge given to them.
According to neighbours, the incident followed a violent dispute between the parents over the weekend.
A police report states that the matter was reported by the building caretaker after receiving a disturbing message from the suspect, prompting a visit to the house.
Munala was later traced and arrested while allegedly attempting to flee and is currently being held at Mlolongo Police Station as detectives continue investigations.
The bodies have since been taken to the City Mortuary, where post-mortem examinations will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death.
