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The suspect stabbed the victim on the neck using a dagger.

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched a manhunt for a suspect who stabbed his colleague to death at Valley Bridge area in Huruma, Nairobi.

In a statement on Wednesday, October 30, DCI stated that the suspect, George Kuria Kanyigi, is said to have committed the offence on Tuesday afternoon before he disappeared.

"Starehe Sub-County detectives are hunting down a murder suspect who yesterday stabbed his colleague to death at Valley Bridge area of Kiamaiko in Huruma, Nairobi. The suspect, George Kuria Kanyigi, is reported to have disappeared after the afternoon fatal attack on his associate, John Olando Ambwaya, 29," DCI remarked.

In the incident, DCI disclosed that the suspect is alleged to have had an altercation with his ex-wife when his colleague intervened.

Kanyigi then brandished a dagger and stabbed the victim on the neck before he went large.

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File image of the DCI Headquarters.

"In the unfortunate incident that happened at Valley Bridge Carwash, the suspect is alleged to have had an altercation with his ex-wife, whereby he used a stone to hit her on the head, knocking her out.

"In an attempt to calm the situation, Olando intervened, only for the suspect to brandish a dagger which he drew through Olando's neck. As Olando painfully slid to his death, the suspect vanished with the murder weapon," DCI explained.

The victim was confirmed dead at Huruma Nursing Hospital, where he was rushed to get medical attention.

"The case was reported at Huruma Police Station and taken over by DCI Starehe, who are piecing up crucial leads to the suspect," DCI stated.