The Jahra Governorate Police Investigation Department reported that an Ethiopian woman died after being stabbed three times with a knife inside an apartment in the governorate. Officers located and arrested her husband, an Ethiopian national born in 1987, while he was hiding at a friend’s residence shortly after the attack. Investigators have identified suspected marital infidelity as the motive, and paramedics who rushed to the scene could not revive the victim. The department said forensic teams immediately secured the location for detailed examination.
A Prosecutor’s Deputy oversaw the initial response alongside forensic experts who gathered evidence from the apartment. The investigation continues as authorities work to reconstruct the full sequence of events leading to the stabbing. Police have withheld the names of both the victim and the suspect pending further procedural steps. This case draws attention to family-related incidents in areas with high concentrations of expatriate residents.
Ministry of Justice figures show that domestic violence cases registered with the Public Prosecution dropped 33 percent in the first three months after the new Domestic Violence Protection Law entered into force. The statistics indicated a decline from 486 cases in the equivalent period the prior year to 328. Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait linked the reduction to enhanced procedures that promote reconciliation where appropriate while barring it in severe matters such as sexual abuse or violence against minors.
Public Authority for Civil Information data places Kuwait’s expatriate population at more than 3.3 million people, representing roughly two-thirds of the total residents. Ethiopian nationals form a notable segment of this foreign workforce, often concentrated in districts including Jahra. The Ministry of Social Affairs has pursued coordinated programs to address family stability across these diverse communities through awareness and support initiatives.
In the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Justice recorded a 28 percent decrease in crimes against honor and reputation, which fell from 168 cases to 121. Related offenses such as rape by force or deception also declined by 50 percent over the same timeframe according to the minister’s briefing. These improvements align with legislative changes that closed previous loopholes and strengthened victim protections under the updated penal framework.
The Jahra Governorate Police Investigation Department has transferred the completed file to the Prosecutor’s office for review and potential charges. No timeline has been released for when court proceedings might begin. Officials emphasized that the probe remains active with all available resources directed toward a thorough examination of the evidence.
