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Bomet: Night bar fight turns deadly as man is stabbed by wife
25th November, 2025 02:42 PM
Caption:Night bar fight turns deadly as man is stabbed by wife in Bomet. VIDEO/K24TV Police in Chepalungu Sub-County, Bomet County, have arrested a 32-year-old woman in connection with the fatal stabbing of her husband following a brawl at a local bar on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Confirming the incident on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Bomet County police commandant Edward Imbwaga said the domestic dispute erupted around 10:40 pm at Embassy Bar and Restaurant in Kapkwen centre, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man.
“It was reported by K/F/A Faith Chepngetich, alias Tetyo, that on 24th November 2025 at around 1040 hrs, a fight erupted within her business premises, Embassy Bar & Restaurant,” Imbwaga said.
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The deceased, Benard Kipkoech, and his wife, Sharon Cherotich, 32, both from Kaplele Village, were reportedly engaged in a heated argument that quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
“The fight occurred between K/M/A Benard Kipkoech (deceased), aged 36 years, and K/F/A Sharon Cherotich (suspect), aged 32 years, husband and wife from Kaplele Village. She reportedly broke a Guinness bottle and suddenly stabbed her husband in the neck,” Imbwaga added.
Bystanders rushed the victim to Tenwek Mission Hospital, but he succumbed to the injury upon arrival.
DCI officers have taken over the investigation after police processed the scene. The body of the deceased is being held at Tenwek Mission Hospital Mortuary, awaiting a post-mortem examination.
“The body of the deceased was preserved at Tenwek Mission Hospital Mortuary, awaiting autopsy. Furthermore, the suspect was later arrested, booked, and handed over to DCI officers, awaiting arraignment in court,” Imbwaga said.
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Family appeals for justice
According to Philip Kirui, the deceased’s brother, Benard was always calm and had been in a relationship with the suspect for more than six years. The couple has one child living with them at home.
“My brother was always calm. They have been staying together as a family and have been blessed with one child,” Kirui told the media at Kapkwen Market.
He appealed to the government to fast-track investigations to ensure justice for his brother. He also called for a review of the licenses permitting bars in the area to operate, noting that some lack proper documentation.
“I want the government to expedite the investigations so my brother can get justice, and also review the licenses permitting bars in this market to sell alcohol,” Kirui said.
The suspect, Sharon Cherotich, has been detained and will be arraigned in court to face murder charges.
The police commandant further appealed to the public to seek alternative ways of resolving family disputes to prevent such incidents, which have been on the rise in Bomet County.
“I urge the public to find peaceful ways of resolving issues instead of fighting and killing each other,” Imbwaga said.
