Woman held after hacking husband in domestic feud

Joseph Chelimo lies in a hospital bed after he was allegedly hacked with an axe by his wife in a domestic feud at his home in Stoton village, Marakwet West. [Fred Kibor, Standard]

A man from Marakwet West is fighting for his life at Kapsowar Mission Hospital after he was savagely beaten and injured by his wife in a domestic brawl.

Joseph Chelimo, 48, suffered serious injuries on the right cheek and head after he was hacked with an axe on Tuesday night.