Shock and grief have engulfed a village in Kakamega County after a woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death upon finding him in bed with another woman. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening, leaving residents in disbelief as police launched investigations.
According to witnesses, the woman had left home earlier in the day but returned unexpectedly. On entering the house, she allegedly found her husband in a compromising situation with his lover, commonly referred to as mpango wa kando. Enraged by the discovery, she reportedly grabbed a kitchen knife and attacked him.
Neighbors said the man was stabbed four times in the chest and abdomen before they rushed in after hearing loud screams. By the time they intervened, he was lying in a pool of blood. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors confirmed he had succumbed to his injuries.
The alleged lover managed to flee the scene before the attack turned fatal, and her whereabouts remain unknown. Villagers revealed that the couple often quarreled over infidelity, though few imagined the disputes would escalate to such a tragic outcome.
Police officers quickly responded to the scene and arrested the suspect, who is currently in custody. She is expected to face murder charges once investigations are concluded. The body of the deceased was transferred to the Kakamega County Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.
Local leaders and community elders have condemned the incident, urging couples to resolve conflicts peacefully and to seek counseling instead of resorting to violence.
The killing has left residents shaken, with many warning that uncontrolled anger can have devastating consequences. Meanwhile, relatives of the deceased are preparing burial arrangements as the accused awaits her day in court.
Police have assured the public that justice will be served as inquiries into the matter continue.
