The home of a retired judge, Effie Owuor, was attacked on Saturday afternoon with the attackers fleeing the scene, leaving one dead.
The attackers believed to be squatters killed Justice Owuor's farm manager, George Benjo, and injured her son, Pual.
Police in Kisumu identified one of the attackers as Malakwen. He is reported to have ambushed the farm manager at Effie Owuor's farm in Nyangore location, Muhoroni Sub-county in Kisumu County over an alleged feud.
Kisumu County Commissioner Pauline Dola confirmed details of the attack saying the ex-judge's son was taken to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu where he is receiving treatment.
"We understand the suspect is well known. Police are on the ground looking for him and we have deployed more officers to the border to help with the search and ensure peace prevails," confirmed Dola.
Lady Justice Owuor was Kenya's first female state counsel, first female magistrate, first high court judge and judge of Court of Appeal.
She currently chairs the Sexual Offences Taskforce following her retirement. The area residents have linked the attack on her home to the area's perennial land disputes.
Muhoroni MP Onyango Koyoo condemned the attack and the murder and asking the police to expedite investigations and arrest the perpetrators.
"Nobody is above the law and therefore the culprits must face the full force of the law," stated Koyoo.
