Woman killed by falling tree while riding motorcycle in Migori

In Suna West, Migori County, a 35-year-old woman named Elizabeth Andeyo Magaya tragically lost her life on September 30. Magaya, a resident of Marimba, was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her brother-in-law when a falling tree struck her head, resulting in her instant death. The incident took place in Magoto Village, Wasweta Sub-Location, Suna South Location, around 5:40 pm.

The motorcycle rider, who escaped unharmed, and the individual who had been cutting the tree had already left the scene by the time police arrived. The motorcycle and the fallen tree were the only remnants left behind. Police processed the crime scene, documented the area, and transferred Magaya's body to the Migori County Referral Hospital mortuary for further examination and preservation.

Meanwhile, in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County, a 64-year-old woman named Caren Atieno met a different fate. On Wednesday, Atieno was at her home when she encountered a suspect armed with a panga. The two engaged in a brief conversation before a confrontation ensued. The assailant allegedly attacked Atieno with the panga, causing severe injuries before fleeing the scene.

Atieno was rushed to Ndhiwa Sub-County Hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries on arrival. Police officers and detectives later examined her body, finding deep cut wounds on her head, face, and right shoulder, as well as a severed left hand and an injured ankle. The motive for the attack remains unknown. Police are actively investigating the incident.