Police have launched investigations after a man struck his brother with an axe, killing him instantly during an argument over ugali in Seregeya, Likuyani constituency, Kakamega County.

Confirming the incident on Wednesday February 19, 2025, the area village elder Cleophas Barasa said a fight broke out as the two brothers Michael Lukala na Reuben Lutabony were digging a borehole at their neighbours home. 

The village elder condemned the incident, while warning residents against engaging in fighting, advising them to always seek amicable ways of solving their differences. 

“It’s unfortunate that Michael lost his life in such a painful incident. It’s better for residents to always seek peaceful alternatives to resolving their disputes,” he said.

At the same time, Peter Lukala, the brother to the deceased said that a fight broke out after his brothers saw ugali, leading to Reuben striking Michael on the head using an axe, killing him on the spot.

Meanwhile, Esther Akwam, the mother of the deceased, noted that she tried to separate them but they pushed her aside. 

The incident comes a few days after a smokie vendor stabbed to death a 20-year-old man over failure to pay Ksh25 for a boiled egg in Mogogosiek Village, Bomet County. 

According to the police, the 20-year-old Brian Moi was stabbed to death after failing to pay Ksh25 for a boiled egg.

The family of the victim is now seeking justice for the brutal murder, emphasizing that Moi’s murder could have been avoided.