“Ulinipokonya Bibi Yangu” Businessman, 50, Hacked to Death in Bar For Snatching Someone's Wife

There was shock and panic in Makutano town, Kapenguria, after a 50-year-old man was hacked to death at a local bar in what police believe is a case of a love triangle gone wrong.

According to witnesses, the man was enjoying a quiet drink on Sunday evening when another man stormed into the bar shouting angrily.

“Ulinipokonya bibi yangu! Leo lazima ufe!” the suspect shouted, meaning “You took my wife! Today you must die!”

Without warning, the man pulled out a panga and attacked the victim. People screamed and ran for safety as the suspect struck the victim several times before escaping on foot.

“I saw him come in with so much anger. He didn’t even give the man a chance to speak. It was quick, brutal, and very sad,” said one witness who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The victim died on the spot from deep cuts to his head and neck. The suspect, who is well known in the area, is said to have suspected that the victim was having an affair with his wife.

Police arrived shortly after and moved the body to the Kapenguria County Referral Hospital mortuary. They have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is still on the run.

Kapenguria OCPD, Mr. Peter Wambugu, confirmed the incident and urged members of the public to help police with any information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect.

“We have leads, and we are confident we will catch him soon. This is a sad case of personal differences that ended in tragedy,” said Mr. Wambugu.

Residents of Makutano town are still in shock. Some described the victim as a calm and friendly man who did not deserve to die in such a violent manner.

“This is the kind of thing we hear in movies, not here in our small town. It’s so sad,” said Mary Chebet, a local shopkeeper.

The wife at the centre of the suspected love triangle has not been seen since the incident, and police say she may also be hiding due to fear or shame.

Police have asked anyone with information to come forward as investigations continue. They also warned the public against taking the law into their own hands.

“This is a criminal matter. If you have issues, report them. Don’t kill,” said Mr. Wambugu.