DNK International By Our Correspondent,Kahuro.
Police in Kahuro,Murang’a County, have launched investigations into the suspected murder and rape of an 86 year old woman whose body was discovered inside her house.
The deceased, identified as Virginia Wanjiru Gitau, was found lifeless inside her semi-permanent house at Karima Village in Ndutumi Sub-Location, Kiria Location, on Monday.
The discovery was made after neighbours were alerted by her five year old grandson when she failed to wake up.
According to police, officers responding to the report found the elderly woman’s body with no visible external injuries.
However, she was partially undressed, and blood stained discharge from her womanhood was observed, prompting investigators to suspect that she may have been sexually assaulted before her death.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the child told investigators he saw an unidentified adult man enter the house during the night and proceed to the bedroom they shared.
He also reported hearing his grandmother scream.
Following the discovery, angry residents apprehended Moses Muguro, 38, whom they suspected of having links to the incident.
Police rescued him from the mob and escorted him to Kahuro Police Station, where he remains in custody pending investigations.
The deceased body was moved to Muriranjas Sub-County Hospital Mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination.
Police said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and identify those responsible.
[DNK-International@July 14,2026]
