A 50-year-old woman was found murdered after a domestic fight in Isongo B village, Butula, Busia County.
Police said they are looking for the husband of the woman over the murder, which happened on April 20, 2025.
Police who visited the scene said the woman’s body had deep injuries on the forehead, back of the head, and right hand, and lay in a pool of blood.
It was established that there were domestic issues between the deceased and her husband that led to the murder.
The body was moved to a local mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Police said they are looking for the suspect behind the murder.
Meanwhile, police in Sotik, Bomet county, are looking for a middle-aged man who allegedly strangled his 38-year-old wife to death.
Bomet county police commandant Edward Imbwaga said the body of the deceased, identified as Beatrice Ng’eno, was found inside their house, with blood oozing from the mouth and the nose.
Police said the suspect had a bitter confrontation with his wife before he locked the door from inside and allegedly strangled her.
Police visited the scene and launched an investigation before moving the body to Kapkatet hospital morgue.
Cases of murder have been on the rise, and in particular those targeting women.
Police, however, say no one kills a person because of a given gender and argue murder is described in law.
A team is analysing cases of murder affecting women amid campaigns to address the perceived trend.
President William Ruto, on January 10 2025, appointed a 42-member task force to address the alarming rise in femicide cases in the country.
Ruto in the Gazette Notice emphasised the urgent need for action, stating: “The rise in GBV and femicide cases inflicts immense emotional and physical harm on individuals and communities, further deepening gender inequalities.”
by CYRUS OMBATI
