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Tiropa the dead were found in their homes. Initially, local media reported that the woman died of a knife stitch in the neck area.
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Shortly afterwards, the woman’s husband, Ibrahim Rotič, was announced in search.
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The Guardian reports that local law enforcement has managed to detain Rototi. Police tracked the man down using his phone. Law enforcement arrested Rotič after he tried to drive a truck with his car.
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Rotič is reportedly trying to leave the country.
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“The suspect has been arrested. I can confirm that he is in custody,” a police spokesman told Reuters.
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The law enforcement officer also revealed that Rotič is currently being questioned at the Changamwe police station to find out more details about the murder.
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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenjata has called on investigators to reach an outcome as soon as possible.
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Tiropa won bronze medals in the 2017 and 2019 World Championships in the 10,000 meter race. This summer, she finished fourth and a half shorter at the Tokyo Olympics.
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A month ago, she set a world record in a ten-kilometer highway race.
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