Form Four student stabs to death Class Eight pupil over boyfriend

A Form Four candidate has been arrested on June 23, 2019 after she allegedly stabbing to death a Class Eight pupil in row over a boyfriend. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • The two girls from Lukose in Khayega reportedly fought over a boyfriend on Saturday.
  • Kakamega County Police Commander Bernard Muli said the high-schooler confronted the pupil on a village path, stabbing her in the stomach while accusing her of snatching her boyfriend.
  • Last week, a student at Shamberere Technical Training Institute in Kakamega North was arraigned over the murder of his colleague following a quarrel due to a suspected love triangle.

A 19-year-old Form Four student from Kakamega County has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a Class Eight pupil to death.

The two girls from Lukose in Khayega reportedly fought over a boyfriend on Saturday.

Kakamega County Police Commander Bernard Muli said the high-schooler confronted the pupil on a village path, stabbing her in the stomach while accusing her of snatching her boyfriend.

“The pupil was on her way to a maize mill when she was attacked. The attacker will be taken to court tomorrow to face a murder charge,” said Mr Muli.

RECENT CASE

Last week, a student at Shamberere Technical Training Institute in Kakamega North was arraigned over the murder of his colleague following a quarrel due to a suspected love triangle.

Denis Mwangu did not plead to the murder charge as detectives led by Constable John Kiplagat sought more time to conclude the investigation.

Mr Kiplagat explained that a post mortem was yet to be carried out and that they needed to record statements from witnesses.

The suspect will also under a mental check that will establish whether he is fit to stand trial.

Senior Resident Magistrate Erick Malesi ordered the accused detained for 10 days at Kabaras Police Station.

The case will be mentioned on June 28.