Police apprehended a 22-year-old woman on Friday following allegations that she fatally stabbed her 28-year-old husband during a domestic dispute in Kisii County.
The tragic incident occurred at their residence in Bonyakakomi village, where the woman purportedly used a kitchen knife in the assault.
According to police reports, the husband, employed as a matatu tout, returned home on Thursday evening, sparking a confrontation with his wife that escalated into a physical altercation.
Subsequently, the wife allegedly inflicted a fatal stab wound to his chest, causing him to collapse just outside their rental house, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Local residents disclosed that the couple had a history of domestic discord, marked by frequent arguments and fights.
A team that visited the scene recovered the murder weapon which had blood stains and arrested the suspect.
The deceased’s body was moved to the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital awaiting post-mortem.
The suspect was presented in court where police were allowed to hold her to enable them to conduct further probe.
