A family dispute over food took a tragic turn in Mochokoret village, Ainabkoi Sub-County, when two brothers allegedly killed their elder sibling in a heated argument at the dinner table.

According to DCI detectives investigating the incident, the confrontation erupted as a 70-year-old father and his three sons were having dinner. What began as a verbal disagreement quickly escalated into violence, culminating in the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Emmanuel Kiplagat Sing’oei.

Despite their father’s desperate attempts to intervene, the altercation spiraled out of control. Kiplagat sustained a deep stab wound to the left side of his chest, leaving him in critical condition. He was rushed to Plateau Mission Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death upon arrival.

Law enforcement officers responding to the distress call arrived at the scene and recovered a blood-stained kitchen knife believed to be the murder weapon, along with a bloodied T-shirt. The two suspects, Duncan Kiptoo Singo’ei, 27, and Kelvin Kiplimo Singo’ei, 25, were taken into custody and are currently being processed for a court appearance.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal dispute as the community reels from the shocking incident. Law enforcement officials urge families to seek peaceful conflict resolution methods to prevent such tragic occurrences.

The two suspects are expected to be arraigned in court soon to face charges related to the killing.