A man died following a violent altercation with a woman at his residence in Chepchoina, Trans Nzoia County. The 43-year-old man, identified as Simon Epen, reportedly suffered fatal stab wounds to the chest during a confrontation that escalated into a deadly attack.
According to initial police reports, the woman involved in the incident fled the scene after the stabbing. Authorities believe a kitchen knife was used in the attack, although the weapon has not yet been recovered. The motive behind the confrontation remains unclear, but police confirmed the two individuals were in a domestic relationship.
The injured man was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. His body was transferred to the local mortuary pending an autopsy, while police continue to pursue leads in tracking down the suspect.
This incident highlights a worrying trend of domestic disputes in Kenya turning violent and even fatal. Law enforcement agencies report an increase in such cases, with many still under investigation or pending in court. Efforts are ongoing to address the issue through community engagement and legal enforcement.
In a separate incident, a British national was found dead in his apartment in Diani, Kwale County. The 64-year-old man, identified as Stephen Geoffrey Farrington, was discovered lying on the floor of his rented room after failing to wake up as usual. The apartment caretaker and concerned neighbors forced entry into the locked room and found his lifeless body.
Police were called to the scene and transferred the body to a local mortuary. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death, which remains unknown. Investigators are also looking into how long the deceased had stayed at the apartment prior to his death.
Meanwhile, authorities in Meru County are investigating a suspected drowning after the body of a man was discovered floating in the Riji River. The deceased, identified as 39-year-old Kenneth Gitonga, had visible injuries on his face, believed to have been caused by a sharp object. The body showed signs of having been in the water for some time, with damage to the face from aquatic animals.
Police have not ruled out foul play and are working to establish whether the man drowned accidentally or was murdered and dumped in the river. A postmortem is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding his death.
