Police in Nairobi's Kayole slum are holding a 17-year-old boy after he stabbed a woman to death.

The police report indicates that the incident happened after the deceased, Judith Ngamia Wanyama, confronted the suspect for impregnating her daughter.

Trouble started after Ms Wanyama invited the boy to her house on Sunday to talk about the pregnancy of her 19-year-old daughter Sharon Ouma.

The deceased's sister, Mary Ngoriko, told police that it was during the discussions that they disagreed before a scuffle ensued and the minor drew a knife and attacked them.