Woman arrested after man is stabbed to death during altercation in Meru County

Police in Meru arrested a woman suspected of stabbing a 25-year-old man to death during an altercation at Athiru Ruujine Market.

The deceased, identified as Antony Mwenda, was fatally stabbed on the back, below his right shoulder, during the confrontation with a woman.

The body of Mwenda was found on a dirt road behind the market. Police said it had a visible deep cut consistent with a stabbing injury, police said.

Police visited and processed the scene. A knife believed to have been used in the attack was recovered a few metres away, concealed behind a rock.

The scene was photographed and documented before the body was taken to Nyambene Level 4 Hospital Mortuary, where it is being preserved pending an autopsy.

The woman was arrested and placed in police custody as investigations into the incident continue.

And a 34-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Mwea, Embu County, after an alleged domestic dispute involving her husband.

The incident was reported at Karaba Police Station on September 4, 2026, at about 7:15am after the woman’s eight-year-old son reportedly informed his grandmother that his parents were fighting.

Police officers visited the scene and found the lifeless body of Esther Syombua, aged 34, lying on the bedroom floor in a pool of blood.

Syombua had suffered multiple deep cuts to her head and both hands.

Investigators also noted signs of a struggle inside the house, raising suspicion that the woman had been attacked during the domestic confrontation.

Police said her husband, was suspected of committing the attack before fleeing the scene.

Officers processed the scene for evidence and removed the body to Karira Hospital mortuary, where it was preserved pending a postmortem examination.

Detectives have launched investigations as they seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and trace her husband.

Meanwhile police in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County, have launched investigations after the body of a 68-year-old man was found in a water tunnel at Chepkoiya Market.

The body of Chorís Chege Theka was discovered on September 4, 2026.

Police officers visited the scene and found the body of a man lying in a water tunnel, with his head inside a culvert.

Police said the body had visible bruises around the mouth, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Residents who spoke to investigators identified Theka as a mobile shoemaker who operated within the Chepkoiya area.

They also said he lived alone in a house within the market.

The circumstances that led to his death remained unclear as investigators commenced inquiries.

The body was removed from the scene and taken to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) mortuary in Eldoret, where it is awaiting a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death.

Police and DCI detectives are expected to question residents and other people who may have interacted with Theka before his death as investigations continue.

And a  56-year-old man died after he was found unconscious in a neighbour’s house in Buroboi A village, Busende sub-location, Busia County.

Stephen Ouma Wabindonge was found unconscious in the sitting room of a neighbour’s house on the morning of Friday, September 4, 2026.

Ouma had visited the home of Mrs Keltrine Letisha Wabindonge while appearing drunk and requested a glass of water before leaving.

He returned to the house at about 2am while still appearing intoxicated and again asked for water. He was allowed to sleep in the sitting room.

The following morning, the homeowner woke up and found Ouma unconscious. She raised the alarm, prompting neighbours to respond and administer first aid.

However, he later died.

Police officers visited the house and documented the scene.

His body was moved to Francis Funeral Home, where it was being preserved pending a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death.

Police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.