A shocking confession has come out from a man who was arrested over the brutal murder of Bomet businesswoman Eva Rachel Chepkemoi Ruto.
Wesley Koech, aged 28, was taken into custody after admitting he stabbed the 48-year-old mother and grandmother, whose lifeless body was found inside her Bomet house on March 25, 2025.
Koech told the court that he had been romantically involved with Ruto before learning she was married to other men.
Filled with emotions, Koech said he couldn’t control himself, which led to Rachel’s death.
According to investigators, the murder followed a series of heated quarrels that ended in Ruto’s tragic death, leaving the local community in disbelief.
Crime scene experts uncovered several items that could help in the case, including used condoms near the bed, suggesting Koech may have abused Ruto before ending her life.
With Koech’s help, police recovered the murder weapon, a bloody towel, and Ruto’s suspected wedding ring.
Koech was later tracked down and arrested in Kericho.
He has been charged with murder and is currently undergoing a mental health assessment.
Residents and local leaders have condemned the act, urging for swift justice and better efforts to deal with the rising violence in the region.
The sad incident has got people talking about love, jealousy, and how emotions can lead someone to do something terrible.
Investigations are still ongoing, with police encouraging anyone with helpful information to speak up.
Source: Nation
