KDF Soldier Arrested for the Murder of University Student

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier, Joseph Ngera Kamau, for his suspected involvement in the brutal murder of a University of Nairobi student.

Arrest and Investigation Details

• Suspect: Joseph Ngera Kamau, 26 years old
• Location of Arrest: Komarock Estate, Nairobi
• Tracking Method: DCI officers used forensic evidence to trace and capture the suspect

Victim: Mercy Rufansi Kwamboka

• Victim: Mercy Rufansi Kwamboka, 26 years old
• Status: Mercy had been reported missing from her parents’ home in Pipeline, Embakasi on September 28, 2024.
• Discovery: Her body was found in a thicket in Mwiki, Kasarani. She was half-naked with visible injuries, including acid burns on her body.

Injuries and Circumstances

• Injuries:
• Bruises on her thighs, buttocks, and left ankle
• Acid burns on her body
• Condition: Found lifeless in an area known as Infinity within Kasarani.

Suspect’s Actions

• Vehicle Used: The suspect allegedly picked Mercy on the night of her disappearance in a vehicle with registration number KDA 796L, which is now being held by the police.
• Interrogation: The suspect is currently being questioned at DCI Kasarani to determine:
• The motive for the crime
• The exact cause of death
• Whether there were any accomplices