Man stabs girlfriend to death, then commits suicide by taking poison

There have been 12 such killings this year alone, which began with the shocking murder of Kalenjin musician Diana Chemutai alias Chelele. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • The man, Abdi Malik Idris, stabbed Santa Mohamed Abdullah seven times, killing her instantly.
  • His body was found on the roof of the house they were sharing.

A 27-year-old man has stabbed his girlfriend to death before committing suicide by taking poison in Nairobi’s Juja Estate B.

Starehe OCPD Benard Nyakwaka said a fight started between the two at around 1.40am on Thursday.

It is suspected the couple were quarrelling over love-related issues.

The man, Abdi Malik Idris, stabbed Santa Mohamed Abdullah seven times, killing her instantly.

"He then drank poison.

“His body was found on the roof of the house they were (sharing)," Mr Nyakwaka said.