Police in Vihiga County, Kenya are holding a 45-year-old man reported to have killed his brother on Tuesday by hitting him on the head using a blunt object following a scuffle over who between them should prepare their meal.

The incident happened in Mang’únyuli village in Sabatia where the two brothers live.

Izava location chief Alex Ukiru who confirmed the incident said the suspect, Patrick Simwa, was angered after his younger brother, Evans Alumasa, 30, asked him to cook the food he had brought home. He hit the deceased on the head killing him on the spot, Mr Ukiru said.

“The suspect was angered when his brother asked him to cook food. He told his younger brother off saying he was not his wife. Alumasa slapped him prompting the suspect to retaliate by hitting him on the head using a blunt object,” said Mr Ukiru.

POLICE STATION

Mr Simwa is being held at Kilingili police station as police launch investigations into the incident that has shocked the sleepy village, located a few kilometers from Mbale town.