In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the nation, five-year-old Amanda Mutheu lost her life in a tragic act of violence at the hands of her uncle in Nairobi’s Kahawa West area.
According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the horror unfolded on Thursday night when the man, said to be visibly intoxicated and emotionally unstable, stormed into the family home. Amanda was in the care of her nanny at the time. The man reportedly caused a commotion, overpowered the nanny, and took the child by force as the nanny fled in terror, screaming for help.
Moments later, residents heard the gut-wrenching cries and rushed to the scene, only to witness a scene no one should ever have to see. The uncle had allegedly thrown Amanda from the apartment balcony, causing injuries that would later claim her life.
Security guards and neighbors managed to apprehend the man and beat him severely before police from Kahawa West Police Station intervened and arrested him. He was later taken to Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
In a shocking twist, the man denied the allegations, claiming in a video that he “threw a doll, not Amanda,” and urged people to verify the CCTV footage.
Amanda, meanwhile, was rushed to the hospital’s ICU but tragically succumbed to her injuries minutes after admission. The loss has left the community devastated, especially those who knew Amanda as a budding young actress with a promising future.
The incident has sparked widespread public outrage. Residents and activists are demanding swift justice for Amanda. The Sub-County Police Commander, Emmanuel Rono, vowed that the matter will not go unresolved.
“We want to assure the members of the public and the family that justice will be done,” said Rono.
In solidarity, the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya) has strongly condemned the act and dispatched a legal representative to oversee the case and ensure that Amanda’s family receives the justice they deserve.
Amanda’s death is not just another crime statistic. She was a vibrant child whose dreams were just taking shape. Her bright smile, her talents, and her future were stolen in one moment of unthinkable cruelty.
As the legal process unfolds, her story continues to echo throughout the city, a painful reminder of the need for urgent action against domestic violence, substance abuse, and child protection failures.
The community continues to mourn Amanda Mutheu, but their collective voice is growing louder: Justice for Amanda must be swift, transparent, and uncompromising.
