[Ugali with fingerlings stew. Photo/E3 Kids]
A man in Bungoma County killed his wife, following a domestic quarrel, Monday night.
It is reported the wife allegedly delayed serving him Ugali, angering the husband, who in turn picked a stove that was being used for cooking, and threw at her, including the food that was being prepared, burning her back severely.
Previously, a fight ensued, with the husband seriously beating her up, before burning her.
Neighbours in Tenstar estate, Bungoma town, said the two had been in a domestic quarrel for a while, and that the bizarre incident happened when the husband came home drunk.
"He came yesterday (Monday) while drunk and asked her why she was cooking so late. She told him they had no issue and the food would be ready within few minutes,'' narrated Anne Manyora, a neighbour.
Addressing the press at a hospital where the deceased was rushed after the incident, she added: "He then went out, came back and beat her a blow which made fall on a seat. He then took the stove, and the food, and threw them on her back, burning her.''
Janerose Sebei later died at Khalaba Medical Services Hospital, after giving her last interview, to the press.
"He threw a burning stove at me, sending me on the floor. That's when I started shouting, calling for help, saying I am burning inside here, please open the door for me to get. My sister then came in to save me,'' Janerose said, before she succumbed to her injuries, Tuesday.
Confirming the incident, Bungoma South OCPD Joseph Tunoi indicated the suspect flee after the incident, and was yet to be arrested. He affirmed the police were on ground, hunting him.