A shocking case of domestic violence unfolded in Nambale, Busia County, where a man surrendered to the police after allegedly killing his wife over a suspected love triangle.
The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, walked into Sangalo Police Station on March 4 and reported that he had killed his wife, Mercy Nanjala, 35. According to police reports, the man claimed he had discovered his wife with another man in a sugarcane plantation, engaging in an affair. Although he pretended not to have seen them at the time, he was deeply hurt by the incident.
Later that evening, when his wife returned home, the suspect confronted her about the affair. He alleged that she responded arrogantly, which infuriated him. In a fit of rage, he picked up a panga and slit her throat. He then locked her body inside the house, disposed of the weapon in the family’s pit latrine, and fled.
After surrendering to the police, officers proceeded to the crime scene, where they found Nanjala’s body lying in a pool of blood. The remains were transferred to Baringo County Referral Hospital mortuary, pending an autopsy. The murder weapon was also retrieved from the latrine.
Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is in custody and will face murder charges in court. The incident adds to the rising cases of domestic-related homicides in Kenya, which have prompted police and social organizations to call for amicable dispute resolution within families.
Meanwhile, in another tragic incident in Kabarnet, Baringo County, a woman was arrested after allegedly strangling her eight-month-old baby girl to death. Police reports indicate that the 28-year-old woman, from Turukwei village, had a disagreement with her husband shortly before the gruesome act. In a fit of rage, she strangled the infant and then hit her on the ground, killing her instantly.
Authorities continue to urge couples and family members to seek peaceful solutions to domestic conflicts rather than resorting to violence. The growing number of murder cases linked to family disputes remains a significant concern, and law enforcement agencies are emphasizing the need for counseling and legal interventions to prevent further tragedies.
