Man arrested for killing wife

Kenya: A 35-year-old man is being held at Rongai Police Station for allegedly beating his wife to death on Wednesday night at Sambai village in Athinai location.

Confirming the incident, Rongai police boss Joseph Mwamburi said the killing was reported by Samuel Kiptanui, the suspect's brother.

Mwamburi said Kiptanui informed police officers that his brother, 42-year-old Michael Kipyator Kiptanui, beat up his wife Viola Chepkemei Yator with a stick after a disagreement.

The police boss said the deceased, a mother of five, sustained serious injuries and later died in her house.

"Neighbours and relatives claim the two have been having conflicts most of the time," he said .

Her body was taken to Nakuru Municipal mortuary.