- Two women were found dead in Ngarendare Forest, Laikipia County, with signs of a possible murder-suicide linked to occultism.
- One woman was stabbed, and the other was found hanging from a tree.
- Items found at the scene include an identity card, notebooks, bus tickets, ATM cards, and personal items.
- Investigators are looking into possible religious or occult influences and have started contacting the women’s families for more information.
Tragedy struck in Laikipia County when the bodies of two women were discovered in Ngarendare Forest, Umande, on December 23. Authorities believe the deaths may be linked to a murder-suicide incident, possibly involving occult practices.
Discovery of the Bodies
Herders grazing their livestock in the forest stumbled upon the chilling scene. One woman was found with stab wounds, while the other was hanging from a tree nearby. The women are believed to have traveled from Nairobi to Laikipia for reasons that are still unclear.
Evidence Found at the Scene
Police recovered several items that might explain the women’s motives, including an ID card, two notebooks (one containing a suspected suicide note and religious teachings), matatu tickets from Nairobi to Nanyuki, and personal items like ATM cards, a pair of scissors, keys, school receipts, and shoes.
Possible Religious or Occult Influence
Preliminary investigations suggest one woman may have stabbed the other before taking her own life. Authorities are now investigating if occultism or religious beliefs played a role in the deaths. The families of the women are being contacted to help provide more information about their lives and any reasons for their journey into the forest.
The bodies have been moved to a mortuary for autopsies. Investigators hope to gather more details through forensic evidence and interviews to understand the tragic circumstances surrounding the deaths.
