The deceased, identified as Elizabeth Ngina Mulwa, is reported to have been living alone in a rented room at Kiang’ombe within Thika town. Her sudden death has raised urgent questions.
According to preliminary reports, her body was discovered inside the room after neighbors raised alarm due to unusual silence and a strong suspicion that something was wrong. Authorities were immediately alerted.
Police sources indicate that the victim had sustained multiple stab wounds. There are also unverified reports suggesting further disturbing injuries, though investigators have urged the public to avoid speculation until forensic results are complete.
The incident occurred in Kiang'ombe, a densely populated residential area where many students and young workers rent single rooms due to affordability and proximity to learning institutions.
Law enforcement officers have since secured the scene and launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing.(watch the video).A suspect has reportedly been arrested and is assisting police with ongoing inquiries.
The management of Thika Technical Training Institute said it is still working to confirm whether the deceased was a current student or an alumna of the institution.
School officials described the incident as deeply tragic and said they only learned of the death through social media reports before initiating internal verification processes.
Residents in the area have expressed fear and outrage, calling for faster investigations and stronger security measures, especially in housing areas commonly occupied by students living away from home.
Authorities say the motive behind the killing is not yet clear, and detectives are pursuing multiple leads as they work to reconstruct the victim’s final movements and interactions.
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