- Police officers shared events which took place before the body of a Daystar University student was discovered in Ngara
- Investigators found critical documents at the main suspect’s house and disclosed the identities of the suspects
- An investigating officer explained why he opposed the release of the seven students on bail terms
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
Nairobi: Seven suspects have been detained for a week to allow police to complete investigations into the suspected murder of a 23‑year‑old Daystar University student at Harmony Plaza Apartments in Ngara.
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The directive was issued on Monday, November 24, following their arrest on Sunday, November 23.
What happened before Lorna Kathambi’s death?
The apprehension followed the alleged murder of fourth‑year student Lorna Kathambi, whose body was found on the ground floor of the building with visible head injuries.
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The incident was first reported by a security guard, Patrick Mbugua, who told police that the group had been partying on the 12th floor and had earlier been warned to reduce the noise.
At around 4.10am, four of the suspects reportedly left and later returned. Moments later, a loud bang was heard, and the guard discovered the victim’s body at the bottom of the building.
Police said the students are believed to have been with the deceased throughout the night before her death.
A search conducted in the house of the first respondent recovered items believed to belong to the deceased, including her national ID card, a pair of shoes, and a mobile phone.
Who are the suspects in Lorna Kathambi’s murder?
According to an affidavit filed at the Milimani Law Courts by Corporal Johnnes Nyangige of DCI Parklands, the suspects, also students from different institutions, are Dennis Kariuki Gitonga, Loise Osiro, Lucy Mora, Ali Kibwana Kamaku, Precious Kendi Mutembei, Austin Ochieng, and Wendy Kerubo.
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The investigating officer told the court that the murder investigation is complex and incomplete, with several tasks outstanding, including recording additional witness statements, analysing all suspects’ phones at the DCI forensic lab, and retrieving CCTV footage from Harmony Plaza.
The investigating officer also argued that the respondents have no fixed abode, pose a flight risk, and may interfere with investigations if released on bail.
The senior principal magistrate granted the officer’s request and ordered the suspects to be held for seven days at Parklands Police Station as investigations continue.
Meanwhile, the family of the deceased, who lives in Meru, is yet to identify the body to allow for a post‑mortem examination.
MMUST student found dead after suspected break-up
Elsewhere, a student at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology was found dead at his house following an alleged breakup.
His friends became concerned after he missed a class, which was unusual for him.
A group of friends visited his residence and found the door fastened with a stick. Upon opening it, they discovered his lifeless body.
Leaked WhatsApp chats later revealed how devastated he had been after the breakup.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
