Emanyasa Village, Kakamega County – July 20, 2025 : A disturbing domestic violence case has left a family shattered in Emanyasa village, after a Kakamega man killed his father during an argument about his mother’s chronic illness medication.
According to police, the 26-year-old suspect attacked and fatally injured his 66-year-old father, Calisto Osundwa, after being accused of misplacing his mother’s prescribed medicine.
Deadly Dispute Escalates Over Medication
The confrontation occurred when Osundwa questioned why his wife — who relies on daily medication — had missed her dose. Witnesses told investigators that the suspect reacted violently to the accusation.
“He picked up a machete and a wooden stick, then struck his father on the head,” said a resident who witnessed the incident.
The mother, who was bedridden due to her illness, was unable to intervene as her husband cried out for help.
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Father Dies While Undergoing Treatment
Neighbors responded after hearing the commotion and found the elderly man badly injured. They rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he later died while receiving treatment.
His body was moved to the Kakamega County Referral Hospital mortuary, where a postmortem will be conducted to confirm the exact cause of death.
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Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect
The assailant fled the scene immediately after the attack. Authorities from the Kakamega South Sub-County Police Department have begun a full manhunt.
“We are following multiple leads and urge anyone with information to assist law enforcement,” said the Kakamega County Police Commander.
Police are appealing to community members to cooperate and report any sightings of the suspect, who remains at large.
Domestic Violence on the Rise in Rural Kenya
This tragedy adds to a troubling surge in domestic violence incidents reported across rural parts of Kenya. Experts attribute the increase to mental health issues, economic hardship, and family stress — all of which are intensified by poor access to social services.
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