An 80-year-old man died after allegedly being struck with a stick by his 53-year-old wife during a domestic altercation in Kibigong area, Chemase Location, Tinderet Sub-County, Nandi County.
The deceased, identified as Kefa Shibindi, reportedly sustained an injury to the left side of his back near the ribs during the incident on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
According to police Shibindi and his wife allegedly engaged in a domestic quarrel that escalated into a physical fight, during which the woman is accused of hitting him with a stick.
Shibindi, who was reportedly suffering from pneumonia, was taken to Ahero Mission Hospital on Saturday, October 24, after his condition deteriorated.
He died at the medical facility at around 11:45am on Sunday, October 25.
The body was moved to Othoo Funeral Home pending a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
The suspect was arrested and is being held pending completion of investigations and arraignment in court.
The DCI in Tinderet is investigating the incident.
Meanwhile, police in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body floating in a farm dam in Kaigata area.
The body was discovered on Sunday, October 25, 2026, by a man who had gone to cut napier grass for his cattle.
With the assistance of members of the public, the decomposed body was retrieved from the water.
A preliminary examination found no visible external physical injuries on the body. Police suspect the person may have been in the water for approximately three days, although this is yet to be established.
The body was moved to the City Mortuary, where it is being preserved pending identification and a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the death.
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