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Estranged husband allegedly sets wife on fire over domestic squabbles

Salome Kanini a victim of domestic violence, lying at Kenyatta National Hospital on 6 January 2018, after she was burnt by her husband at their home in Kiserian. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

A 29-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after allegedly being set on fire by her estranged husband.

Salome Kanini was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital following the incident on Thursday evening in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County.

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