28-year-old Kenyan man kills his ex-lover for ending their romantic relationship in 2016

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Bomet Central, Kenya have arrested a 28-year-old man, Wesley Cheruiyot Koech, for the brutal murder of his ex-lover, Rachealine Rutto, 45. 

The DCI disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 4, 2025.

According to the statement, Koech harboured resentment after Rutto ended their romantic relationship in 2016 and moved on with another man. 

Rutto’s lifeless body was discovered on March 25, 2025.

“The discovery was made by the deceased’s daughter, who had grown increasingly anxious after repeated calls to her mother went unanswered throughout the day,” the statement read.

“Driven by concern, she visited her mother’s home, only to be met with a horrifying scene. Rutto’s body lay on the bed in a pool of blood, bearing deep neck wounds and multiple stab injuries to her arm, chest, and back.

“Determined to unravel the mystery behind this cold-blooded crime, detectives launched an intensive probe. 

“Through forensic trails, the suspect, 28-year-old Wesley Cheruiyot Koech, was eventually smoked out of his hideout in Sailo village, Kipkelion East Sub-County and arrested.

“Upon interrogation, Cheruiyot led detectives to his abode, where several incriminating items were recovered. Among them were the suspected murder weapon, a bloodstained knife wrapped in a cloth, as well as the deceased’s ring and a mobile phone containing disturbing photographs of the body taken by the suspect after the killing.

“It was established that the motive behind the heinous act stemmed from a long-standing grudge. 

“Cheruiyot is said to have harbored resentment after Rutto ended their romantic relationship in 2016, choosing to move on with another man. 

“Allegedly, Cheruiyot felt betrayed after spending money on her during their time together.” 

“The suspect is currently in custody, undergoing processing pending his court appearance.”