Woman Who Secured Car Loan for Boyfriend Found Dead in Rongai

Lydia Tokesi, a 29-year-old graduate from Moi University, was discovered deceased in Gataka Forest, Ongata Rongai on Sunday, January 12, after having been missing for over a week.

Tokesi was last seen alive on January 4. The discovery of her mutilated remains, displaying severe signs of torture, has prompted a widespread investigation into her murder. The search for Tokesi had initially been extensive but yielded little progress until authorities informed her family that a body matching her description had been found.

Detectives on the scene invited relatives to identify Tokesi’s remains, leading to the confirmation of her clothing. Investigative efforts are underway to determine the circumstances leading to her disappearance and death, with plans for DNA testing to verify her identity. Tokesi's brother, Daniel Shikoli, has noted the state of the body as "unrecognizable" and notes the absence of several body parts.

"We're waiting for the DNA tests to know if that body is Lydia's. After that, we'll get to know what happened," he stated.

Initial reports indicate that Tokesi was with her boyfriend on the day she went missing. The couple had maintained a relationship for more than eight years, and it emerged that Tokesi had taken out a bank loan to purchase a vehicle for her boyfriend, which he used as a taxi in Nairobi. This vehicle was later discovered abandoned near her parents' home, with bloodstains present, raising critical questions regarding her disappearance. Police have initiated a manhunt for the boyfriend who remains elusive.

A recent raid on his residence in Ongata Rongai led to the recovery of multiple exhibits considered essential to the investigation, including a love letter that suggests a potentially tumultuous relationship between the couple that may have contributed to the tragic outcome. The Tokesi family has called on law enforcement and investigative agencies to expedite their efforts in solving the case and apprehending the primary suspect.

"We are waiting for the DCI (Directorate of Criminal Investigations) to expedite the process to let us know what really happened," they stated.