Suspect in the murder of Faith Wandeto, Ruto supporter, arrested. He was her…
Police investigating the brutal murder of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto have arrested a key suspect believed to be connected to the shocking attack that left the artist with fatal burn injuries.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) homicide unit identified the suspect as Josiah Njeru Njiri, who is reportedly known to the late singer as her regular taxi driver.
According to investigators, the suspect was arrested in the Kasarani area as detectives intensified investigations into the disturbing incident that has sparked outrage across the country.
Police are now expected to arraign Njiri in court as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding Wandeto’s death.
Investigators probing the case have reportedly linked the murder to money-related disagreements, personal conflicts, and a suspected love triangle, although authorities have not yet released full details surrounding the motive.
Rachel Wandeto died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital after suffering severe burns during a horrifying attack that occurred on May 16 in Nairobi’s Mwiki area within Kasarani.
The gospel singer had reportedly sustained extensive injuries after being doused with a flammable substance and set ablaze by attackers in an incident that drew widespread condemnation online and renewed conversations around violence against women.
Her death triggered emotional reactions from Kenyans on social media, with many demanding swift justice and thorough investigations into the killing.
Authorities say detectives are still piecing together the events leading up to the attack as they pursue more leads connected to the case.
