Cop Pushes, Kills Girlfriend On Their Balcony After Quarrel

A Nairobi police officer has surrendered to the authorities after his lover fell from the balcony at Ngumba Estate.

Police reports said Kelvin Amwayi Yakhama arrived at the police station on Sunday night. He had been on the run for two days, Kahawa Tungu reported.

His colleagues escorted him because they knew he was a wanted man. Yakhama insisted, however, that his partner jumped off the balcony in a fit of wrath. He added had not pushed her in any way.

According to a police report obtained by K24 Digital, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 3, and drew a large crowd. The lady landed on the Nissan Tida's back windscreen with Registration No. KCS 708V.

Joshua Owiti, a security guard at Kwea House, called the cops at around 4 a.m. local time, the complaint said.

The officer, identified as Kelvin Amwayi, said he has been experiencing family troubles with his girlfriend, Jackline Muthoni. The couple allegedly had a heated dispute then Muthoni fell off the fourth-floor balcony.

She was airlifted to Kenyatta National Hospital, where she was confirmed dead.

The prime suspect in the murder was able to depart the crime scene before the police arrived.

When police discovered a police letter with Police Constable Amwayi Yakhama, they knew the culprit was one of their own.

Shortly after Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai began a program to provide psychological support to police officers.

The program, dubbed "Muamko Mpya-Healing the Uniform," strives to create and hold safe spaces in police stations, offices, camps, colleges, and communities. Hence, the program hopes to enhance peer-to-peer support for officers to feel safe and dignified enough to share their stories and experiences of stress, anguish, and trauma in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.

IG Mutyambai stated at the project's debut that he is passionate about relieving police officers of the stress and trauma they face on a daily basis.

While everyone experiences stress and trauma, the IG revealed that the disciplined service is unique. The officers come across scenarios and incidents that are stressful and traumatic whenever they go about their daily activities. Hence, they suffer emotional wounds in their hearts even as they provide citizens with safety and security.

The employment of a police officer is sometimes demanding, risky and often traumatic, according to a Kenyatta University Research Study on factors contributing to stress, suicide, and murder among Kenyan police personnel.

It goes on to say that all community problems are usually directed towards the police. They are expected to maintain law and order in extremely difficult situations while also placing their lives in danger every day when they leave home.