By Remmy Butia
Baraton, Nandi County – A domestic dispute turned fatal on Monday evening when a man allegedly stabbed his brother-in-law during a confrontation.
The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Daniel Kipkorir, is accused of killing 34-year-old Geoffrey Kimutai following an argument involving his wife.
According to a police report filed by Chemundu Assistant Chief Solomon Tarus, the incident began after Kipkorir had a quarrel with his 32-year-old wife. The woman fled their home with their three children and sought refuge at her father’s residence in Baraton.
Kipkorir reportedly arrived at the homestead around 6:00 p.m., armed with a knife and intent on taking the children. A confrontation ensued when his two brothers-in-law attempted to intervene.
During the heated exchange, Kipkorir allegedly stabbed Kimutai in the chest and left shoulder.
Kimutai was rushed to Kapsabet Referral Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival due to excessive bleeding. His body was later transferred to White Crescent Hospital mortuary, where a post-mortem examination is expected.
On hearing of her son’s death, the late Kimutai’s mother collapsed and is currently admitted at Baraton University Jeremic Hospital.
Kipkorir, who sustained injuries from the mob assault, was arrested while receiving treatment at White Crescent Hospital. He is currently in custody at Kapsabet Police Station as investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Chesumei Sub-County continue their inquiries.
