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I wanted to kill my four children and self after marriage failed – Kisumu woman

Mercy Anyango at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga hospital in Kisumu where she is admitted after stabbing her four children and turning the knife on herself (Photo: Denish Ochieng)

A 29-year-old woman who allegedly attacked her four children and attempted to kill herself on Tuesday is likely to face charges of attempted murder.

Kisumu County Police Commander Renson Lolmodol yesterday said Mercy Anyango, who is currently admitted to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, will face the law as soon as she is discharged.

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