Drama unfolded in Machakos after a man returned home unexpectedly and found his wife in bed with her secret lover, leading to a violent confrontation that left one person fighting for his life.
According to police reports, the husband walked into his matrimonial house in Mbooni, Makueni County, only to catch his wife with another man.
Witnesses say a heated quarrel broke out before the husband allegedly attacked the intruder with such force that he was left critically injured.
Neighbours who heard the commotion rushed to the house and tried to calm the situation, but the injured man had already been badly beaten.
They quickly alerted authorities, and police officers arrived to find the victim unconscious.
He was rushed to Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition.
Doctors at the facility confirmed that the man sustained severe head injuries and is currently in a coma as he awaits emergency surgery.
Police officers later arrested both the husband and the wife, who are now being held at Machakos Police Station.
Investigators revealed that no formal charges have been placed yet, as they are waiting for the condition of the injured man to stabilise.
However, police indicated that if the victim succumbs to his injuries, the charges against the husband could be upgraded to murder.
The shocking incident has left residents of Mbooni in disbelief, with many expressing concern about the growing number of violent domestic disputes in the area.
