Police in Kakamega East arrested a 32-year-old
woman after her husband died from injuries sustained in an alleged stabbing
incident at their home in Illesi Location.
The incident occurred on September 11, 2026, in Iyenga Village, Mugomari Sub-location.
The deceased, identified as David Livasia, 32, was reportedly heard screaming by his sister-in-law, who rushed to his house.
She told police that she found Livasia’s wife, also aged 32, allegedly holding a kitchen knife after stabbing him on the right side of his back.
Livasia was rushed to St Elizabeth Mukumu Hospital before being referred to Kakamega Level Four Hospital for specialised treatment.
He later succumbed to his injuries.
Police officers visited the scene and arrested the suspect.
A kitchen knife reportedly stained with blood
was recovered at the scene and secured as an exhibit.
Officers also visited the hospital, and the deceased’s body was moved to the facility’s mortuary pending a postmortem examination.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing.
Elsewhere, police in Samia Subcounty, Busia county, have launched investigations after the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was found in a thicket at the top of Busia Hills.
The body was discovered on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
National Police Service officers visited the scene and confirmed the discovery.
According to the police report, the body was found lying on its back, partially clothed, and in an advanced state of decomposition.
The deceased was described as an African woman aged approximately 35 to 40 years.
The body was emitting a foul smell, and no identification documents were recovered.
Police said no visible physical injuries could be established due to the extent of decomposition.The surrounding area was searched, but no valuable exhibits were recovered.
The scene was photographed and processed before the body was removed to Port Victoria Sub-County Referral Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination, identification and collection by relatives.
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information about missing persons matching the description to report to the nearest police station.
Meanwhile, police in Galedyertu, Tana River county arrested a 45-year-old man accused of attempting to murder his wife by strangling her in a nearby forest.
The suspect allegedly attacked his wife before dragging her into a forest in Waldena Sub-location, where he reportedly began strangling her.
According to the police, a woman who was fetching firewood in the area witnessed the incident, raised the alarm and alerted the assistant chief, who informed the police.
Police visited the scene and rescued the victim.
She was reportedly found unconscious and bleeding from the mouth and was rushed to Waldena Health Centre in a standby ambulance and admitted in serious condition.
During the processing of the scene, police recovered one bow and five arrows, which were secured as exhibits.
The suspect was arrested and placed in police
custody pending further investigations.
Police have not yet established the motive for the alleged attack.
