In a disquieting development from Kisumu, Kenya, Bridget Ochieng, a 33-year-old teacher at Obwolo Secondary School, was found deceased in her residence at Oboch Market, Nyakach Sub-County. The grim discovery was made on Monday afternoon, with initial reports suggesting that Ochieng succumbed to stab wounds inflicted during a domestic dispute, allegedly by a man believed to be her husband. Neighbors stumbled upon the harrowing scene, finding Ochieng’s body in a pool of blood.
The primary suspect in this tragic case has been identified as Joab Otieno Osogo. Prior to police intervention, Osogo was subjected to a violent attack by locals armed with improvised weapons. The severity of the mob’s assault resulted in significant injuries, necessitating Osogo’s immediate transfer to Jaramogi Oginga Teaching and Referral Hospital for medical treatment.
Darwin Orina, the Assistant County Commissioner for Upper Nyakach Division, affirmed that police have launched a full-scale investigation into the incident, with Osogo now in custody. This case adds another dark chapter to an alarming spate of femicides across Kenya in recent times, casting a spotlight on the urgent need to address this escalating issue.
The gravity of the situation has drawn stern condemnation from Zablon Awange, the Executive Secretary of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) in Kisumu. Awange has called for a rigorous and comprehensive police investigation, stressing the imperative to bring the culprits to justice and curb this disturbing trend.
In the meantime, Bridget’s remains have been conveyed to St Joseph’s Nyabondo Mission Hospital Morgue, where a post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted. This examination will provide crucial insights into the exact cause of death, as the community grapples with the shock and grief of losing one of its educators in such a tragic manner.
Kisumu City News
