Viral This Week: Kiambu Woman Assaulted by Husband in Viral Home CCTV Footage Speaks
- During the last week of July, many people were angered after watching a huge man mercilessly attack his wife as his son watched, trying to push him away
- There was joy when Esther Maria Njeri who had been missing in Saudi Arabia for 13 years, was finally found
- Maryanne Njeri, who ranked as the top female student in the 2019 KCSE, shared a life update after years away
In the last week of July, a family was over the moon after learning that their kin, Esther Maria Njeri, was alive and doing well after being away for 13 years.
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Below are the stories that went viral in the last week of July.
1. Kiambu woman assaulted by husband in viral home CCTV footage speaks, says what happened
Cynthia, the woman seen being assaulted by her husband inside a kitchen in a viral home CCTV clip, has finally shared what happened.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Cynthia recounted the events that led to her husband tossing milk and a cup at her before hitting her.
The mum of one revealed that she is now seeking a job, because she left the marriage and wants to build a life for herself and her daughter.
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Kenyan woman who went missing in Saudi 13 years ago found alive: "She's in prison"
Esther Mariah Njeri, disappeared in 2012, and the good news is that she has finally been traced alive in Saudi Arabia.
Her family had lost all contact with her after she was expected to return home in December that year.
Jesica, a Kenyan woman who recently returned from the Gulf country, disclosed that Njeri is alive but in prison serving a 17-year sentence.
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3. Girl who topped 2019 KCSE shares life update, says what she pursued
Barasa Maryanne Njeri, who ranked as the top female student in the 2019 KCSE, shared a life update after years away from the public eye.
In a viral video, Njeri revealed her journey since high school and what she has been up to, including details about her boyfriend.
Her update drew both emotional and humorous reactions from netizens, who praised her brilliance while also criticising some of her choices.
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4. Pain as 5 students die, 9 injured after bus hit them while jogging: "Jambo la kusikitisha"
Families and a school were overwhelmed with grief following a tragic event that led to the deaths of several students.
Many others were left injured and rushed to a medical facility as police were summoned to the scene.
Social media users were heartbroken by the news and shared heartfelt messages in the comment section of the video report.
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5. Kenyan medical student dies in Russia after graduation, last post emerges
A medical student will not join the world of doctors despite completing his studies abroad, as he drowned in Russia.
The young man died under mysterious circumstances shortly after graduating, leaving his family in unimaginable pain.
His last post, shared on his graduation day, resurfaced online, detailing his academic journey and the people who supported him along the way.
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Other trending stories
In the entertainment front, the saga surrounding businesswoman Sarah Mtalii and her estranged husband Kabu dominated headlines, especially coming in the wake of fresh allegations that Kabu is romantically involved with his daughter, Maureen.
The entertainment industry was also dealt a blow following the death of reggae hypermaster MC Fullstop, who died after a long battle with an illness.
Renowned Kikuyu musician Karangu Muraya and his wife Trizah are equally back in the spotlight with a fresh saga occasioned by leaked audios and Trizah's cryptic social media posts.
The Sports front has been busy with the coverage of CHAN 2024 as Kenya makes its hosting debut. A bus carrying football fans to the CHAN game, however, caught fire.
What happened to David Mutaaga?
Last week, there were some developments as far as the murders of David Mutaaga and his wife, Deborah
In a similar story back in Kenya, a woman who had also been living in Switzerland for many years also died after returning home.
Elsewhere, a Kenyan woman showed some chats from her teacher after high school, and most of her classmates thronged to her page to guess the name of the teacher
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of other trending stories.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
