A family in Nakuru County is grieving following the alleged killing of 27-year-old Alphonso Ochieng' by his 37-year-old wife, Carolyne Chebet, at their home in Rongai.
Neighbours reported that the couple frequently argued, and the loud voices heard late at night were initially dismissed as another quarrel. It was only the next morning that the severity of the incident became known when Alphonso was found dead.
Family Shocked by Secret Marriage
Stephen Ochieng' Otieno, Alphonso's brother, revealed that Alphonso had kept his marriage hidden from the family. He shared the painful experience of discovering his brother's body at the Nakuru Annex Mortuary, describing the fatal stab wound to Alphonso's lower abdomen.
"We were supposed to meet the next day, but instead, I found him lifeless," Stephen said. He added that Alphonso had become increasingly secretive, to the extent that his family did not know where he lived or details about his life.
Suspect in Custody, Family Seeks Justice
Carolyne Chebet was arrested at the scene and is currently held in police custody pending further investigation. Alphonso's body is kept at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital annex, awaiting a post-mortem examination.
The family is calling for justice while mourning not only the loss but also the discovery of the secret life Alphonso had been leading in his final months.
