Father Arrested After Nine-Year-Old Daughter Dies Following Alleged Sexual and Physical Assault in Kibra
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Kibra, Nairobi, after his nine-year-old daughter died following an alleged sexual assault and brutal physical attack. The suspect, identified as Norman Swahili, is in police custody as detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the child. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the incident occurred [...] The…
A 47-year-old man, Norman Swahili, has been arrested in Kibra, Nairobi, following the death of his nine-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after a distress call was received at Kibra Police Station about a man seriously assaulting his daughter. Upon arrival at the hospital, police found the girl had been pronounced dead on arrival with multiple injuries, including bruises, swellings, a lost tooth, and evidence of sexual assault.
The exact cause of death is under investigation. The DCI has condemned the alleged attack and urged the public to protect children from all forms of violence and abuse. The suspect remains in police custody as detectives continue their investigation.
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