A senior police officer surrendered to authorities after shooting and injuring his wife during a domestic quarrel at their home in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County. The officer, holding the rank of inspector, is a deputy Subcounty Criminal Investigations Officer in the Rift Valley region.
The incident occurred early Monday at Corner Ndogo area, following an altercation between the couple. While the specific cause of the quarrel remains unclear, reports indicate the officer had traveled from his workstation to his home for the weekend. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the left cheek and was immediately rushed to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), where she is currently in stable condition.
Authorities revealed that the officer arrived at his compound on a motorbike around 11 pm on Saturday. A commotion ensued soon after his arrival, escalating into a shooting incident nearly two hours later. Following the shooting, the officer left the premises on the same motorbike. He later presented himself at Eldoret Police Station, surrendered his DUMA pistol loaded with 14 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and was taken into custody.
Police confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing. Colleagues have speculated that the case may reflect the growing trauma experienced by some officers in service, highlighting the need for mental health support within the force.
In a separate but related security concern, a man was killed in Marsabit County during a livestock robbery. Gunmen attacked the victim, stealing an unspecified number of animals. Law enforcement teams have been deployed to pursue the assailants and recover the stolen livestock. The area falls under ongoing security operations targeting banditry, known as Operation Maliza Uhalifu, which aims to reduce crime across northern Kenya counties, including Baringo, West Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, Meru, and Isiolo.
Authorities are complementing security measures with long-term community empowerment initiatives. Plans include distributing subsidized agricultural inputs, providing extension services to revive local farming, and encouraging communities to actively participate in curbing livestock theft. Additionally, fresh vetting of all National Police Reservists is underway to strengthen security operations and ensure accountability.
The incident in Ainabkoi underscores the urgent need for attention to both domestic violence and officer welfare within the police service, while broader crime control efforts continue across the northern frontier and the Kerio Valley region.
