Caption for the landscape image: She escaped Somalia’s war only to die by her lover’s bullet in Kenya Friday, June 20, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Najma Athman Bwanamusa who was shot dead by her former husband Shafi Swaleh Bwana. Photo credit: Courtesy By Kalume Kazungu Correspondent Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Kiunga, a small town on the Kenya-Somalia border in Lamu County, offered her the peace she could never find back home.Najma's stay in Kenya and eventual marriage to Shafi, a Swahili Bajuni native of Kiunga, earned her resident alien status. For Najma Athman Bwanamusa, settling in Kenya after fleeing the war-torn Somalia was a long-awaited relief. Najma arrived in Kenya in 2011 and along other refugees settled in Kiunga, a small town on the Kenya-Somalia border in Lamu County. PREMIUM Police reservist kills pregnant ex-wife, self after divorce He had even come to her house trying to reconcile, but she refused. PREMIUM Nakuru family seeks justice for sand harvester killed by police Witnesses say he was not part of the protests and that he was coming from work when a stray bullet hit him. PREMIUM Ex-UN staffer gets 30 years for wife’s murder in Naivasha hotel bathtub Father of two convicted and jailed for killing his wife during a night out. PREMIUM Vanished, then found dead: Two schoolgirls murdered in Siaya Residents held a peaceful demonstration, demanding justice for the victims. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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