Siaya County, a 28-year-old woman surrendered to the police after allegedly stabbing her 35-year-old boyfriend, Charlton Obare, to death. The altercation, reportedly triggered by accusations of infidelity, took place on Saturday night.
According to authorities, the tragic event unfolded around 9:00 pm when the deceased arrived home accompanied by a friend. Shortly after, the girlfriend arrived, leading to a heated confrontation. The friend, who had left moments earlier, was drawn back by the sound of a commotion.
Upon returning, the friend witnessed the woman hastily leaving the scene, followed by the injured Obare, who was bleeding profusely from a stab wound to his chest. The victim collapsed a short distance from the scene and was rushed to a local hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The woman, who is a mother of one, later surrendered herself to Siaya Police Station. Authorities recovered key evidence, including the suspected murder weapon, and are investigating the incident. The police plan to present the suspect in court for a detention order to facilitate further investigations.
Obare’s body has been transferred to a local mortuary for an autopsy and other procedures. The case has left the local community in shock as they grapple with the tragic loss and questions surrounding the motive.
Tensions in Migori County as Elderly Man Killed Over Land Dispute
In another violent incident, a 71-year-old man, Tobias Marwa Chacha, was fatally shot while grazing cattle in Bwirege East Location near the border between Transmara and Migori counties. The attack occurred in the Regisuma Grazing Field and left his grandchild, who was with him, critically injured.
Chacha was struck in the head, hips, and left hand, succumbing to his injuries instantly. His grandchild sustained gunshot wounds to the thighs and was rushed to Migori County Referral Hospital.
Police attribute the killing to a long-standing land dispute between communities in Transmara South and Ntimaru sub-county. The area has been a hotspot for conflicts over land ownership, with tensions frequently escalating to violence, including livestock theft, injuries, and deaths.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and the victim’s body has been moved to the Kegonga Wima Hospital Morgue for a postmortem examination. Local leaders are urging calm and calling for enhanced security to prevent further violence.
Mystery in Kileleshwa: Man Found Dead in His Home
Meanwhile, in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, a 58-year-old man was found dead in his home under mysterious circumstances. Joseph Muinde Mutuku’s lifeless body was discovered seated in a chair by his daughter, who had been staying with him.
Police were called to the scene, and preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of death. The body has been moved to a mortuary for an autopsy.
The incident has raised questions in the neighborhood, as residents express concern over the sudden death. Authorities have yet to provide further details on the case.
A Grim Weekend of Violence and Loss
These three incidents highlight a grim weekend marked by violence and tragedy across Kenya. The stabbing in Siaya underscores the devastating impact of unresolved relationship disputes, while the killing in Migori highlights the ongoing challenges of land disputes in rural areas. The unexplained death in Kileleshwa adds to the somber tone of the weekend.
Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report disputes or suspicious activities to prevent such tragedies. The need for mediation, conflict resolution, and increased community engagement remains critical in fostering peace and preventing future incidents.
