Police in Kericho County are investigating a domestic violence incident that led to the death of a man in Kamogon village, Tabaita sub-location.
The incident occurred on Friday, June 13, 2025, at around 5:50 pm.
According to a report filed at Sondu Police Station, 39-year-old Winnie Rotich confessed to having a violent altercation with her husband, Philip Rotich, aged 46.
Police said during the confrontation, the woman allegedly grabbed a panga from her husband and struck him, inflicting a deep cut on his head.
Neighbours rushed the injured man to Sigowet Sub-County Hospital for treatment.
“She was detained at the station, and officers from this command, accompanied by DCI officers, rushed to Sigowet Sub-County Hospital where they confirmed that he had succumbed while undergoing treatment,” police said.
The body was moved to the hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved awaiting a postmortem examination.
The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be arraigned in court in Kericho on Monday.
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