The sports category has moved to a new website.
ADVERTISEMENT

Mt Kenya University takes action after student was stabbed in packed hostel

Celestine Muthengei was stabbed sevrally as her roommates watched helplessly.

Mt. Kenya University becomes first University to purchase Covid-19 detecting machine

Mt Kenya University has taken action after the murder of Celestine Muthengei, a Second-Year student of Mt. Kenya Universitya who was stabbed on Monday 14.

The university's administration has taken all the students who witnessed the gruesome murder for counselling following the traumatic incident.

The Celestine was attacked in her room while her comrades watched helplessly as the masked assailant stabbed her several times.

ADVERTISEMENT

"All the affected students including those that witnessed the grotesque incident, have all been taken under guidance and counseling.

"The institution fully understands how such kind of trauma can affect young minds and thus measures have been put in place to ensure these students are put under the best care for their well being," read a statement from the institution.

Further, all the students who were affected have been offered free accomodation in the university's hostels for an unlimited time to allow close monitoring, and the provision of adequate counselling.

The institution has also stemmed up the efforts to support mental well-being, love affairs and handling rejections for all students.

ADVERTISEMENT

In 2020, Mount Kenya University (MKU) launched a new program to tackle mental health issues among its students and youth in society.

The fully-fledged programme aims to get to the root of mental health challenges blamed for a worrying surge in reported cases of violence, criminality and bizarre incidents involving young people.

The project is under the stewardship of MKU co-founder and board member Dr. Jane Nyutu who recently graduated with a doctorate in Counselling Psychology. In a statement at the time, MKU asserted that issues of mental health could no longer be swept under the rug.

Celestine's roomates said that though the attacker talked about his romantic relationship with her, his physical appearance did not resemble her boyfrined.

Ulidhani sitakupata. Unani-cheat (You thought I’ll never find you. You’ve been cheating on me)," the assailant allegedly said before attacking his victim.

ADVERTISEMENT

Thika West Sub-County Police Commander Mohamed Kofa said a hunt for the suspect is on.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

Ruto's son delivers Sh3M in a shopping bag

Ruto's son delivers Sh3M in a shopping bag

Former PS recalls being sacked hours after meeting with Ruto

Former PS recalls being sacked hours after meeting with Ruto

CS Kindiki's grand plan to convert Shakahola forest in honour of victims

CS Kindiki's grand plan to convert Shakahola forest in honour of victims

Former IG David Kimaiyo criticises CS Kithure Kindiki

Former IG David Kimaiyo criticises CS Kithure Kindiki

Rachel Ruto arrives for a UN event on a bicycle [WATCH]

Rachel Ruto arrives for a UN event on a bicycle [WATCH]

5 Bungoma clergies who claim direct communication with God

5 Bungoma clergies who claim direct communication with God

New board makes sweeping changes in procurement at KEMSA

New board makes sweeping changes in procurement at KEMSA

Azimio leaders respond to Gachagua on Mungiki revival claims

Azimio leaders respond to Gachagua on Mungiki revival claims

Atwoli assumes key role at International Labour conference

Atwoli assumes key role at International Labour conference

Pulse Sports

Faith Kipyegon makes special dedication after shattering world record in Italy

Faith Kipyegon makes special dedication after shattering world record in Italy

Fred Arocho, Eric Njiru thrill fans as football season concludes [Photos]

Fred Arocho, Eric Njiru thrill fans as football season concludes [Photos]

Unleashing the power of M-PESA & its impact on mobile banking and sports betting

Unleashing the power of M-PESA & its impact on mobile banking and sports betting

Comedian Arap Uria received by Senator Mandago after cycling from Eldoret to Nairobi

Comedian Arap Uria received by Senator Mandago after cycling from Eldoret to Nairobi

Thika Sports Club, next stop for NCBA golf series

Thika Sports Club, next stop for NCBA golf series

Big Ted's inspiring message to Kenya's rugby community

Big Ted's inspiring message to Kenya's rugby community

Fitness influencer Shiv Simani joins fight against sports neglect by gov't

Fitness influencer Shiv Simani joins fight against sports neglect by gov't

Kipchoge wins Sh7.4M prize in Spain

Kipchoge wins Sh7.4M prize in Spain

Ombachi shares how career-threatening injury pushed him into content creation

Ombachi shares how career-threatening injury pushed him into content creation

ADVERTISEMENT