Former Parliament Chef Stabbed to Death in Ongata Rongai Home as Police Launch Murder Probe
A former Parliament chef has died after being stabbed during a violent altercation at his home in Ongata Rongai, in an incident that has once again cast a spotlight on rising cases of domestic violence across Kenya.
The victim, identified as Kamau Mungai Gathongo, was fatally injured inside his residence under circumstances police say escalated rapidly from a domestic confrontation.
Officers who responded to the distress call reportedly found the chef lying inside his house with severe injuries. He was rushed to Saitoti Hospital for emergency care before being referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialised treatment.
However, he succumbed to his injuries while en route, prompting authorities to immediately open a murder investigation and launch a manhunt for those involved.
Confirming the incident, Ongata Rongai OCPD Benjamin Kiprono said preliminary findings indicate that the fatal attack stemmed from a confrontation that turned violent within the house.
“When officers arrived at the scene, they found him lying in his room with serious injuries. He was rushed to Saitoti Hospital and later referred to Kenyatta National Hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed while being transferred,” Kiprono said.
Investigators believe the suspect—who had reportedly visited the deceased—used a kitchen knife found within the home during the altercation.
“It appears to have been a fight that went too far. There was a single stab wound on the left side of the chest, which may have punctured a vital organ,” Kiprono added.
Police have since arrested one suspect who remains in custody pending arraignment. Authorities say they are still piecing together the suspect’s background, noting that little is currently known about their prior history or relationship with the deceased.
The killing has sparked renewed concern over the increasing prevalence of domestic violence incidents affecting both men and women across the country.
According to Amnesty Kenya, cases of gender-based violence (GBV) have been steadily rising, with recent data indicating a 10 percent increase in reported incidents—most of which target women.
The organisation further notes that intimate partners remain the leading perpetrators, with husbands accounting for over 40 percent of femicide cases.
As investigations continue, police have urged members of the public to report early signs of domestic conflict before they escalate into deadly violence.
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