Bomet Woman hacks husband to death in dispute over mobile phone

Residents of Samoget village in Bomet East Sub-County are reeling in shock after a 25-year-old woman allegedly hacked her boyfriend to death following a disagreement over a mobile phone.

According to Bomet East Sub-County Police Commander Michael Singa, the suspect, identified as Faith Cherono, visited her boyfriend Emanuel Kiprono, 33, on Tuesday to demand the return of a phone she claimed belonged to her.

An argument reportedly broke out between the two but was later settled, with the couple agreeing to resolve the matter later in the day. However, police say the confrontation turned deadly when Cherono allegedly attacked Kiprono, striking him on the back of the head with a sword, killing him on the spot.

After the incident, the suspect fled the scene and crossed into Narok County, where she later surrendered herself at Tendwet Police Station.

Officers who arrived at the scene found Kiprono’s body bearing a deep cut wound at the back of the head. The remains were taken to Tenwek Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination.

Police have confirmed that Faith Cherono is in custody as investigations into the tragic incident continue.