A 39-year-old man from Butali village in Kakamega County has died after reportedly being assaulted by his wife during a domestic fight, police have confirmed.
According to authorities, the couple got into a violent altercation at their Matioli home, where the man, identified as Isaac Mukolwe, sustained severe head injuries. His wife allegedly fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Mukolwe was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment but later succumbed to his injuries. An autopsy conducted on Thursday confirmed that he died from trauma to the head.
Police say a manhunt has been launched for the woman, who remains at large. The body has been moved to the mortuary as investigations continue.
