A 30-year-old woman was on Monday arrested in Isebania area, Kuria West Sub-county, Migori County, after she allegedly stabbed another woman to death during a domestic altercation.
Police said the incident occurred in Kanaiz area, where the victim was found lying on the floor in a pool of blood after sustaining a deep stab wound to the chest.
The deceased was identified as Venic Nyabuto, 30. The circumstances that led to the confrontation between the two women remain unclear.
According to police, members of the public responded after the incident, chased down the suspect, and apprehended her a few metres from the scene before handing her over to authorities.
The suspected murder weapon was recovered at the scene and has been taken as an exhibit.
Police have launched investigations into the murder, while the body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary pending a post-mortem examination and further procedures.
Authorities have urged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence.
