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Man accused of setting wife on fire captured and arrested while hiding in Kericho

Robert Tonui accused of attacking and burning his wife Emmi Mitey. [Photo: Standard]

Police officers in Konoin have arrested a 50-year-old man who disappeared after burning his wife following a domestic row.

Robert Tonui has been on the run for more than a week after committing the crime that led to the death of his wife Emmy Chepkoech Mitey. 

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