28-year-old lady fights for all times after alleged assault by her estranged husband

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
11 November 2026, 11:53 am

A 28-year-old mom is combating for her life on the Siaya County Referral Hospital in Kenya following a gender-based violence assault allegedly perpetrated by her estranged ex-husband.

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The sufferer, Pauline Akinyi Otieno, is recovering from extreme a number of head, face, again, and hand accidents sustained through the violent encounter.

​Speaking from her hospital mattress, Ms. Otieno recounted how the suspect, Fredrick Adundo with whom she separated a 12 months in the past allegedly trailed her to her house below the guise of visiting.

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“I had just returned home from the kitchen when I realized someone had snuck inside,” Otieno narrated, talking in Kiswahili. “Before I could process what was happening, he struck me hard from behind with a panga. I fell and lost consciousness,” she mentioned.

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According to the Otieno, neighbors and relations rushed to her rescue after listening to her cries, forcing the assailant to flee. She was initially rushed to Ligega Health Centre earlier than being transferred to the Siaya County Referral Hospital for specialised emergency remedy.

Otieno famous that the alleged assault adopted a long-standing home dispute stemming from a custody battle over their youngster.

She appealed for justice and enhanced safety safety, noting that her attacker has repeatedly harassed her regardless of their separation.

Siaya County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Elizabeth Adongo, strongly condemned the incident, labeling it a chilling reminder of the escalating circumstances of gender-based violence (GBV) within the area.

“We are right here on behalf of our governor to reiterate and uphold the rights of girls and ladies in relation to the violation of their rights,” Ms. Adongo acknowledged.

“This is an active, economically sound, and mentally sound young lady going about her business, making her choices as guided by the constitution.”

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