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Man who burnt wife to death was jealous and stalked her, residents say

Robert Kipkorir Tonui who is accused of burning his wife to death.

Photo credit: Vitalis Kimutai | Nation Media Group
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By  Vitalis Kimutai

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Tonui did not proceed with studies after sitting his KCSE examination at Kericho Boys High School.
  • Neighbours say the couple quarrelled three weeks earlier, and Ms Mitey left for her parents’ home.
  • The carpenter did not have legal representation in court.

Bomet residents who know the 50-year-old carpenter charged with burning his wife to death two weeks ago describe him as jealous.

In Kobel village, where Mr Robert Kipkorir Tonui lives and runs a workshop, he is known to be a loner.

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