Police in Matuu have launched manhunt for a man suspected of murdering his wife on Friday night in Kwa Makaa area in Kithimani  Yatta sub-county. 

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Confirming the incident, Yatta OCPD Edward Changach said the suspect who is a primary teacher beheaded his 38-years-old wife using a kitchen knife after a family dispute.

"The couple had a misunderstanding where the man took a knife and killed his wife and ran away," Changach said.

Changach said the 38-year-old man fled after committing the crime and police have launched investigations.

The body of the deceased was taken to Matuu Median hospital mortuary.