Meet Purity Muthoki Makau, a woman from Makueni County in Kenya whose search for safety, stability, and a better life ended in a shocking act of domestic violence. Purity Muthoki Makau, a survivor of domestic violence from Makueni County, pictured as she rebuilds her life after a brutal attack by her estranged husband. Purity, a single mother, had separated from her husband Boniface Kivuku Mutua after enduring years of abuse. Hoping to rebuild her life, she returned to her parents’ home in Mbooni East, seeking security for herself and her young son. Tragically, her estranged husband confr

Meet Purity Muthoki Makau, a woman from Makueni County in Kenya whose search for safety, stability, and a better life ended in a shocking act of domestic violence.

Purity Muthoki Makau, a survivor of domestic violence from Makueni County, pictured as she rebuilds her life after a brutal attack by her estranged husband.

Purity, a single mother, had separated from her husband Boniface Kivuku Mutua after enduring years of abuse. Hoping to rebuild her life, she returned to her parents’ home in Mbooni East, seeking security for herself and her young son. Tragically, her estranged husband confronted her at the family home and attacked her with a machete, causing severe injuries that ultimately led to the amputation of both her hands. Local residents intervened and attempted to stop the attack, and the assailant was later killed while fleeing the scene.

The incident has drawn national attention to the persistent problem of gender-based violence in Kenya, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by women attempting to escape abusive relationships.

Today, Purity’s story serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic abuse and the urgent need for stronger protection, community support, and legal enforcement to prevent such tragedies.

A little more informed. A little more connected.