Woman fighting for life after suspected petrol attack in Mwiki
National Police Service has condemned a suspected petrol attack on a woman in Mwiki as well as two other separate assaults on traffic police officers in Embakasi and Lang’ata within the past 24 hours.
In a press statement issued on Sunday, May 17, NPS said the first incident occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Mwiki area of Kasarani Sub-county, where a woman was allegedly doused with what is believed to be petrol and set on fire.
Police said the victim is fighting for her life at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), adding that preliminary investigations suggest the attack may have been linked to her political views.
“The matter is being investigated by a specialised team from the DCI Headquarters,” NPS said.
In an incident report from Mwiki Police Station, police said members of the public reported that a woman had been rushed to Uzima Uhai Hospital after being burnt on Obama Road, 11th Street, about one kilometre south of the station.
Officers who rushed to the hospital identified the victim as Rachael Wandalo, who had been taken there by her husband, Peter Njaramba.
Police said it was alleged that the woman was accosted by a group of three men who poured petrol on her and set her ablaze.
The report indicated the victim sustained about 70 per cent burns and was later referred to KNH for specialised treatment. The case was booked as pending under investigations at Mwiki Police Station.
The second incident cited by NPS involves a video circulating on social media showing a motorist confronting and physically assaulting a traffic police officer on duty in the Embakasi area. Police said the motorist has been identified and due process is underway.
In the third incident, NPS said a crew of a Metro Shuttle bus attacked a traffic officer who was enforcing the law in the Lang’ata area. The crew was arrested and the bus impounded.
NPS condemned all three incidents and warned that it would take firm action against anyone who undermines police authority or attempts to impede officers in the discharge of their duties.
