Captain Edwin Kaunga Muthomi, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is accused of fatally stabbing his wife in Claremont Apartments, Nakuru

Captain Edwin Kaunga Muthomi, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer based in Gilgil, is accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Anita Nyambura Mugweru, on the night of April 14, 2026, at their home in Claremont Apartments, Nakuru.The attack reportedly occurred following a domestic dispute in the kitchen over money and allegations of infidelity. According to witness accounts

• Forced Entry: Anita reportedly locked herself in the bedroom to escape the confrontation. Captain Kaunga is accused of forcing his way in and stabbing her multiple times in the stomach with a kitchen knife.
• Witnesses: The horrifying attack allegedly took place in front of the couple's four-year-old daughter and their house help, Winnie.
• Aftermath: Neighbors observed Anita staggering out of the house with a knife still lodged in her body. She was rushed to Nairobi Women's Hospital, Section 58, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
  
  
  
  Anita, 29, was an accountant at ICS Technical College in Nakuru. Family and friends described a history of abuse:
• Abuse and Threats: Anita had reportedly endured repeated physical assaults and death threats. She had reported her husband to the Teachers Police Station over the Easter weekend, but he was released shortly after his arrest.
• Planned Separation: Her family had already scheduled a meeting for Saturday, April 18—just days after she was killed—to finalize a formal separation and take her away from the home.
• Breadwinner: Anita was the primary financial support for the family, reportedly paying the rent and clearing her husband's loans even as the relationship deteriorated.
• Mental Health Claims: Some unconfirmed reports suggest Captain Kaunga had recently been treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at a mental health facility.
  
  Captain Kaunga Muthomi was arrested by police from the Teachers Police Post as he allegedly tried to flee the scene. On April 20, a Nakuru court granted the DCI an additional 13 days to conclude investigations. He remains in custody facing murder charges, with his next court mention scheduled for April 28, 2026
  
  Captain Edwin Kaunga Muthomi remains in custody as investigations into the death of his wife, Anita Nyambura Mugweru, continue. Court Updates
  • Detention Order: A Nakuru court recently granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) an additional 13 days to hold the suspect to facilitate the completion of their probe.
  • Upcoming Arraignment: Captain Kaunga is scheduled to be formally arraigned in court on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
  • Investigation Focus: Authorities are examining evidence related to the domestic dispute, including witness testimonies from the house help and neighbors, as well as the history of previous reports of abuse.