A 70-year-old man stabbed his 24-year-old nephew to death with a kitchen knife in Tongonye village in Mwea East, Kirinyaga County, on Monday evening.

According to police, Patrick Gichobi is said to have arrived home in the evening only for a quarrel to ensue.

“The two got back home at around 5pm. They had gone on a drinking spree in the area,” family members, led by Margaret Waguama, said.

“He was found lying in a pool of blood. He died while undergoing treatment at Kerugoya Hospital.”

Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for the runaway suspect who fled the scene after stabbing his nephew.

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“It is not the first time that the accused has attacked someone. He is fond of attacking people when drunk,” Peter Wanjohi said.