Police have arrested four adult children and their mother for reportedly stabbing to death their father.

It’s reported that the adult children connived with their mother and stabbed to death Andrew Satya, 50, who had married a second wife.

The Friday incident took place in Sisiya Village, Kapchorwa District.

The Police Spokesperson, Mr Rogers Taitika confirmed the arrests.

Investigations launched

“We have arrested them for killing their father and we have launched investigations into the matter,” Mr Taitika said.

He said the suspects who are currently detained at the Police Station would be charged with murder.

“Our preliminary investigations indicate that they killed the deceased for marrying a second wife. The suspects will be paraded in courts of law,” he said.

Marry at your own risk

He said the body was taken to Kapchorwa Hospital for a post-mortem.

Mr Taitika said the preliminary investigations indicate that the murder was well planned by the suspects.

It’s alleged that suspects warned the deceased not to risk marrying a second wife if he wanted to live.

Meru man hacked to death

Recently, a man was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife in Ikuu village, Meru County. Instances of domestic violence have been on the rise in Kenya.

Witnesses say Jacob Mithika, 35, suffered deep cut wounds after his wife stabbed him with a knife following a domestic brawl. He died while being rushed to Maua Methodist Hospital.