Rongo man slashes step-brother to death for insulting mother

Police in Rongo are looking for a man who killed his step-brother after he allegedly insulted his mother after a family quarrel.

Charles Ouma Nyagumba is said to have insulted his stepmother at their home on Wednesday evening following an argument over a prolonged land dispute.

The incident which happened at Kanyamamba village in Rongo angered his step-brother David Otieno who then slashed him with a panga.

Rongo OCPD Kibet Kirui confirmed the incident saying the deceased suffered heavy cut wounds on the head, neck and lower parts of his back.

“He died while he was being rushed to Rongo Subcounty Hospital. His body was then moved to Rosewood Mortuary,” Kirui said.

Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect who has since gone into hiding.