Police in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, have arrested a University of Nairobi (UoN) student for allegedly stabbing his roommate to death following an argument over bathroom use and cleanliness at their campus hostel.

The victim, identified as Brian Wambui, a third-year student, was reportedly stabbed during a heated altercation on Mondaym, September 1 evening.

Witnesses say the dispute began over who was responsible for flushing and cleaning the shared toilet in their hostel, escalating quickly into a physical confrontation.

According to preliminary reports, the suspect, Justus Otieno, allegedly left the scene during the scuffle, returned moments later with a sharp object, and stabbed Wambui.

Friends who were present during the incident are said to have attempted to de-escalate the fight before the situation turned deadly.

Wambui was rushed to PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Medical personnel suspect the cause of death was due to serious injuries sustained from stabbing.

DCI Kikuyu officer Omondi Ogola confirmed the incident and urged students and youth to adopt peaceful conflict resolution methods.

Wambuis’ body was transferred to PCEA Thogoto Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.