Laikipia man kills son then dies by suicide over 'wife's infidelity'

A police van on patrol. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A 42-year-old man from Rumuruti in Laikipia West Sub-County on Friday killed his 12-year-old son and thereafter died by suicide over his wife's alleged infidelity.

The incident happened in the afternoon at Naitoria Village in Karaba Location.

The man's body was found a few metres from that of his son.

Maina had left behind a suicide note that was placed strategically on the music system in his house.

In the note, the deceased accused his spouse of infidelity.

Bodies of the father and son were taken to Sipili Funeral Home as investigations into their deaths continue.

The incident was reported at the Rumuruti Police Station.