Kakamega: Woman Rescued After Jumping Into Flooded River With Her Two-Year-Old Twins

• A 34-year-old woman jumped into the deadly river Isiukhu in Kakamega county with her twin babies under unknown circumstances
• The family reported that the woman was headed to a burial event at her burial home before the tragic incident
• She was rescued and taken to Kakamega General Hospital under tight police security, awaiting an investigation

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Kakamega - A 34-year-old woman has caused great distress in Mukulusu village, Shinyalu sub-county, after she allegedly jumped into the flooded River Isiukhu carrying her two-year-old twins.

The woman was rescued by a man who happened to be running errands at the river before being taken to Kakamega General Hospital, as reported by Kakamega OCPD Valerian Obore.

According to Citizen Digital, the body of one of her twin babies has been recovered, and the family is pleading with authorities to help them retrieve the body of the other baby, which was swept away.

Why did the woman throw herself into the river?

The cause of her decision is yet to be investigated.

The woman had left to attend a funeral ceremony at her rural home before allegedly throwing herself into the river, according to her husband's mother, Lilian Itsiambo.

She is currently under strict police security, as she continues to receive treatment.

Three KWS officers drown in River Isiukhu

In September 2022, three Kenya Wildlife Service officers were swept away by the raging waters of the aforementioned river while in pursuit of locals who were harvesting sand at the banks.

One officer was rescued on the fateful day, while the search for others was postponed due to heavy downpours.

The residents urged the government to desist from harassing them and instead find amicable solutions to end the activity.

"They dove inside the water with intentions of secretly busting the suspects," said Meshark Juma, an eyewitness.

"Women found collecting firewood in the forest are harassed while men are beaten or demanded to pay high fines before being released," Juma claimed.