Disturbing Crime Scene: Gatundu Woman Found Dead, Body Mutilated

Reports have emerged of a disturbing rise in the number of women being murdered in the country.

In Kiganjo, Gatundu South, a harrowing event occurred on Sunday evening. In the depths of a dense forest, the body of a woman was discovered. Adding to the anguish of this finding was the savage removal of her left breast. Authorities state that the deceased, a woman of 55 years, had participated in a church gathering earlier that day and was expected to join her relatives for a gathering in Itikarua village later in the evening. However, her absence raised alarm among her family members. Despite their relentless attempts to contact her via phone, all their efforts proved futile.

A neighbour eventually informed the family that a woman's body had been found near a nearby bridge, not far from their home. After identification, the body was taken to Gatundu Level Five Hospital's mortuary for examination. In another incident, police officers patrolling the Githurai 44 area heard the distressing cries of a woman coming from a rented house on Saturday night. They immediately responded and discovered that the woman had been assaulted by her boyfriend following an argument. The officers swiftly arrested the suspect and urgently took the victim, who was in critical condition, to the hospital for medical attention.

Imani Medical Centre received a severely injured woman who had sustained deep cuts on her body, specifically her left arm and left leg. Despite the profuse bleeding, she was promptly treated at the centre before being transferred to Kiambu Level 5 Hospital. Due to her critical condition, she was transported in a police vehicle for specialized treatment. Tragically, she did not survive her injuries and passed away upon arrival at the hospital, as stated in the official police report (OB number 37/20/1/2024).

During this tragic incident, Rita Waeni's family visited the City Mortuary on Monday. Their purpose was to view a human head that had been discovered in a dam in Kiambaa the previous night. This visit was a crucial part of the ongoing investigation into the horrifying murder that shocked the nation. Upon seeing the head, the family started to question its association with Rita. To dispel these uncertainties, they proceeded to the Kiambaa Police Station to examine the belongings found alongside the head. They aimed to determine if these items belonged to their cherished daughter.

On the previous Sunday, the lifeless body of Rita was tragically discovered. She had been subjected to a brutal stabbing and decapitation, and concealed in a paper bag within a residence along TRM Drive in Nairobi. Just three days after her disappearance, her family received unusual messages from her phone number, demanding a ransom of Sh500,000 for her safe return. Worried about her safety, they promptly reported the situation to the police. During the subsequent autopsy, it was revealed that her attackers had also taken the precaution of trimming her fingernails, possibly in an attempt to hide any potential evidence. It is important to note that Rita's murder follows the killing of socialite Starlet Wahu, who was found deceased in a South B apartment.

A sharp increase in gender-related violence has occurred within the nation, leading activists fighting for women's rights to arrange a nationwide demonstration at Jevanjee Garden. The protest will commence on Saturday at 10 am and intends to condemn the distressing escalation of femicide incidents. Additionally, similar protests will be conducted in Kisumu and Mombasa counties.