The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning in a small village where neighbors say the family had been living quietly.
According to witnesses, cries from the house drew the attention of neighbors who rushed in, only to be met with a horrific scene.
Two of the children, aged between four and seven, had already succumbed to their injuries.
The third child, who is slightly older, survived the attack but was badly wounded and rushed to Murang’a Level Five Hospital where doctors say he remains in critical condition.
Local administrators confirmed the incident, describing it as one of the darkest events to strike the community in recent times. “This is a very painful situation.
Losing two innocent lives in such a manner is devastating.
The surviving child is under medical care, and we hope he pulls through,” said one local official who visited the scene.
Police officers later arrested the mother, who was found within the compound after the attack. Investigators say she will undergo a mental health assessment before facing murder and attempted murder charges.
Early reports suggest she may have been struggling with emotional distress, though officers say they are still piecing together the details.
Neighbors described her as a woman who rarely quarreled with others. Some expressed disbelief that she could turn violent against her own children.
“She was always quiet, and we never expected something like this from her,” said a resident.
The tragedy has reignited conversations about mental health and the hidden struggles many people face.
Community leaders have urged families to seek help whenever they notice signs of distress among their loved ones.
Counseling services have also been requested to help the surviving child and close relatives cope with the trauma.
The bodies of the two children were taken to Murang’a County mortuary as police continue their investigations.
For now, the small village remains in mourning, struggling to come to terms with a loss that has left many speechless.,
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