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Teacher Emmy's husband charged with murder
Cheptalal Primary School deputy headteacher Emmy Chepkoech Mitey, who was set on fire by her husband.
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What you need to know:
- The accused, who is a carpenter, allegedly committed the murder on October 7, 2020 at Seanin village, Toboino sub location in Konoin sub county.
- Prosecution presented before the court a medical report indicating the accused is of sound mind and should therefore stand trial.
A carpenter who doused his wife, a primary school teacher, in petrol and set her ablaze in an horrific incident in Bomet county, has been charged with murder.
Robert Kipkorir Tonui, who was represented by Kericho-based advocate Brian Langat, pleaded not guilty to the charge when he was arraigned before Bomet Resident Magistrate Roseline Korir.
