Family wrangle have been increasingly reported some of which turn fatal over inconsequential issues.
A man from Kakamega is in a critical condition after he attempted to commit suicide by swallowing a poisonous substance, hours after he had stabbed his wife to death.
The man, 45years, hacked his wife to death on Sunday after she declined cooking him ugali.
He then attempted to conceal the attack by washing her body and wrapping it in a blanket and later left to watch a bullfighting contest in the village.
Neighbours who went to his home to investigate the commotion on Sunday found the body hidden in the house.
He swallowed a poisonous substance and was found unconscious by neighbours who called in police.
“The suspect attempted to kill himself by swallowing some substance suspected to be poison and was rushed to hospital for treatment,” said Mr Chebii.
Kakamega Central ODCP Joseph Chebii said the suspect will be charged with murder after his condition improves.
The County chief advisor special programmes and gender affairs Mrs Peninah Mukabane who visited the home said what happened was unfortunate.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in cases of domestic violence in the county due to abuse of drugs by young couples who are unable to deal with family related issues affecting them thus, turning to violence,” said Mrs Mukabane.
She said her department was trying to come up with a programme to address issues that contribute to domestic violence in the community.