Police in Murumba, Kakamega County, are investigating a suspected murder following a fierce fight between two brothers on July 31.
The dispute reportedly erupted over a jerrican of water belonging to their elderly mother. During the altercation, the 46-year-old brother and his 35-year-old sibling became physical.
The mother fled the scene and returned the next day, August 1, to find her younger son, Nelson Matayo, dead at her doorstep with deep head wounds.
The suspect was not present when police arrived and remains at large. The victim’s body was taken to the mortuary as investigations continue.
Authorities have questioned witnesses and are pursuing the suspect to face murder charges.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.
