Homa Bay student fatally stabbed by boyfriend, family demands justice

A family in Lambwe, Homa Bay County, is demanding justice following the brutal killing of their 20-year-old daughter, Sheryl Awino, a first-year Land Survey student at Mawego National Polytechnic.

Awino, who was four months pregnant, was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend, also a student at the institution, in a shocking attack that took place under unclear circumstances on Saturday.

According to a family member, Daniel Obuya, Awino had spent Friday night with the suspect at her hostel before a commotion was heard early Saturday morning.

A fellow student who witnessed the disturbance sounded the alarm after seeing the suspect dragging Awino.

The suspect fled the scene, abandoning his motorcycle and mobile phone. Awino was rushed to Kendu Adventist Hospital in Rachuonyo North, where doctors confirmed her death.

It was at the hospital that medical personnel discovered she had been pregnant.

Rachuonyo North Police Commander Lydia Parteyie confirmed that officers are actively pursuing the suspect as investigations continue.

However, the motive behind the attack remains unknown.

Awino’s body was first taken to Kendu Adventist Hospital mortuary before being transferred to Med 25 in Kirindo, Mbita Sub-county. Her devastated family has called for swift justice to ensure the suspect is held accountable.

Meanwhile, another fatal stabbing occurred in Ongogo Tir village, Ongogo sub-Location, Suba North constituency, where a 27-year-old man lost his life following an altercation.

The victim, Boas Owino, was reportedly stabbed by a student from Asumbi Teachers Training College during a confrontation involving a Form Four female student. Owino succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to Homa Bay Referral Hospital.

The suspect was immediately arrested and taken to Mbita Police Station. The incident was confirmed by Acting Area Chief Tobias Ong’wena, who assured that investigations are ongoing.