Police in Dagoretti, Nairobi, arrested a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend three times during an incident in Waithaka.
The victim, identified as Constant Mohammed, sustained three stab wounds to the lower abdomen and was rushed to Philadelphia Medical Centre for treatment.
He was later referred to Mutuini Level Five Hospital for further medical care.
The suspect, was reportedly cornered by members of the public and handed over to police.
She was re-arrested and escorted to Waithaka Police Station, where she remained in custody as investigations into the suspected attempted murder continued.
Elsewhere, a 22-year-old man was hacked to death by three attackers while escorting his girlfriend home on a motorcycle in Gem Wagai, Siaya County.
The deceased, Dennis Owino, was attacked at Wangoji in Dienya West Sub-Location shortly before midnight on Monday.
Owino had been accompanying his 18-year-old girlfriend, who had visited him, as she travelled home on a red Boxer 125 motorcycle.
The two were confronted by three people, who attacked Owino with what police believe were sharp weapons. His girlfriend managed to escape unhurt.
Police officers responded to the scene and found Owino with deep cut wounds on his right arm, head and left hand.
He was rushed to Akala Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival at about 11pm on Monday.
One of the suspected attackers was identified as Brighton, according to the police report.
The motive for the attack was not immediately established, as nothing was reported stolen from the victim.
The scene was processed, photographed and documented before the body was moved to Kombewa Hospital Mortuary pending a postmortem examination.
Police have launched investigations to identify and arrest the other suspects.
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