By Sharon Akose
A woman has been arrested in Manga, Nyamira County, after she allegedly killed her husband following a domestic dispute over money she had sent home while working in Saudi Arabia.
According to police reports, the woman had been working abroad and regularly remitting money to her husband for development projects and household use.
Trouble reportedly began when she returned home and questioned how the funds had been utilised. The disagreement over the alleged misuse of the money is said to have sparked a heated argument that later turned violent.
Neighbours told police they heard loud quarrelling from the couple’s homestead before the situation escalated. Officers from Manga Police Station responded to a distress call and found the man with serious injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspect was immediately arrested and taken into police custody. Nyamira South Sub-County police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. The woman is expected to be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded.
The incident has shocked residents of Manga and sparked renewed debate over domestic conflicts linked to money sent home by Kenyans working abroad, especially in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. Community leaders have expressed concern over rising cases of family disputes fueled by financial disagreements and lack of accountability.
Gender and family experts have warned that unresolved conflicts over remittances can easily escalate into violence if not addressed early. They have urged couples to maintain open communication, transparency, and proper planning when handling money sent from abroad.
Following the incident, women working overseas have been cautioned to be careful when sending money home and to ensure there are clear agreements on how the funds should be used. Authorities have also encouraged families facing domestic disagreements to seek mediation from elders, counsellors, or relevant authorities before conflicts turn tragic.
Police have urged the public to report domestic disputes early as investigations into the case continue.
