Authorities in Ruiru, Kiambu County, have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a rented single-room house in Kihunguro.
Mercy Kananu Bundi, aged 33, was found unresponsive by her younger sister who returned home around 7:30 pm. The sister reported the door was closed but unlocked, with a window slightly open. After failing to get a response, she looked through the window and saw Mercy lying face down on the floor.
Other tenants assisted in opening the door before the police were alerted. Upon arrival, officers noted that Mercy had bleeding from the nose, strangulation marks on her neck, and visible injuries on her upper arms.
The body was taken to General Kago Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Meanwhile, Mercy’s husband is currently missing and is being sought by police as part of the ongoing investigations. Authorities have not yet established a motive for the suspected murder.
Separate Death Under Investigation in Tharaka Nithi
In a related incident, 50-year-old Wilfred Muriithi was found dead inside his home in Kikuri village, Tharaka West subcounty. His body was discovered on August 10 after his brother reported the case to police at around 5 pm.
Police and a Crime Scene Investigation team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations visited the scene. No visible external injuries were noted on the body, which was lying on a bed.
Family members said Muriithi was last seen alive the previous evening preparing food with his daughter. They also mentioned he had a history of depression and poor health.
The body was taken to Marimanti Level IV Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
