Police have arrested a 32-year-old man over the alleged murder of his wife in Sabwani Village, Kiminini Sub-County, Trans Nzoia County.
According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on August 1, 2026, officers from Waitaluk Police Station, working alongside detectives from DCI Kiminini and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel, responded to the scene after receiving a report from the area Assistant Chief.
Upon arrival, investigators found the victim's body inside the couple's house.
“Upon arrival, the officers found the lifeless body of Joan Nanjala lying on a bed inside the couple’s house,” DCI said.
The deceased had sustained multiple visible injuries, including a dislocated right shoulder, a deep cut above the right eyebrow, and injuries to her right leg.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fatal attack followed a domestic dispute between the suspect and the deceased.
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel processed the scene and documented critical evidence before the body was moved to Cherangany Hospital Mortuary, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.
The suspect, Haron Kibet, is being held at Waitaluk Police Station as detectives finalise investigations ahead of his arraignment.