Police Probe Death of Sudanese Woman at British National’s Home in Malindi

Police in Malindi, Kilifi County, are investigating the death of a Sudanese woman who sustained fatal injuries inside the compound of a British national’s residence.

The deceased, 27-year-old Regina Ayen Manyang, was found trapped on the steel gate of her partner’s home in the Kingfisher area late last month. According to police reports, she was discovered unconscious after being impaled by the sharp metal spikes of the gate, which pierced her right thigh. Friends rushed her to Star Hospital, but she later died from excessive bleeding.

A post-mortem conducted at Malindi Sub-County Hospital concluded that the cause of death was massive haemorrhage resulting from the deep wound. The report found no signs of assault, blunt force trauma, or internal injuries. However, toxicology tests have been ordered for further analysis. 

Deputy Police Commandant Daniel Chacha stated that while the medical findings are clear, investigators are still working to establish the circumstances that led Ms Manyang to climb the gate. Relatives of the deceased have expressed concern over the lack of clear answers. 

Family representative David Apach said they want a full account of how Ms Manyang became trapped and why she remained in that position for hours before help arrived. “We appreciate the police response so far, but we want to understand how our family member ended up on the gate and why assistance took so long,” he said.

Leaders from the South Sudanese community in Kenya have also raised concerns. Businessman Emmanuel Kachoul welcomed the creation of a special investigative team but urged authorities to ensure the safety of foreign nationals living along the coast. 

He referred to a separate incident in Diani earlier this year involving a South Sudanese citizen and a Dutch national who was later deported. Kachoul confirmed that community representatives, including David Majur and Dennis Ombok, have travelled to Malindi to work with police on the case.

According to police, Ms Manyang had been living with her British partner, identified as Mr Peo Cleos, for more than a year, although she also maintained a separate residence in Kisumu Ndogo. On the day of the incident, Mr Cleos instructed his security guard to report the matter to police, which was formally recorded.