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Interior designer Jeff Mwathi was murdered, and the narratives suggesting he committed suicide are misleading, according to his father, Peter Ngugi, who spoke at an inquest.

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Jeff, whose full name was Geoffrey Mwathi Ngugi, died on February 22, 2023, at Redwood apartment in Roysambu, Nairobi. It was alleged that he fell to his death in a suicide attempt after a night of drinking with DJ Fatxo, real name Lawrence Njuguna Wagura. The two had met on February 21 for an interior design job at DJ Fatxo’s business along the Eastern Bypass. They later visited various bars and clubs before heading to Fatxo’s apartment around 3 am on February 22.

During the inquest at Milimani Magistrate’s Court, Ngugi testified that Jeff was with DJ Fatxo and three women at a bar when DJ Fatxo called his driver, Geoffrey Wanyeki, to drive him home, claiming he was too drunk to drive. Wanyeki arrived with DJ Fatxo’s cousin, Christopher Wang’ombe, but despite the initial claim of being too drunk, DJ Fatxo drove himself, Jeff, and the three women home, while Wanyeki and Wang’ombe traveled separately.

Ngugi questioned the purpose of going to DJ Fatxo’s house since the driving assistance was no longer needed. Once at the apartment, DJ Fatxo asked Jeff to rest in a bedroom because he appeared very sleepy. Ngugi alleged that a commotion ensued in the bedroom, during which Jeff was killed. DJ Fatxo then hurriedly drove the women home, seemingly to eliminate witnesses, and stayed in his car in the parking area upon his return.

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Ngugi testified that Wanyeki and Wang’ombe were seen outside the building on the phone and later re-entered the house. Around 5:40 am, they were seen taking the lift to the apartment, and at 5:47 am, CCTV footage captured Jeff’s body falling from the building. Ngugi asserted that Wanyeki and Wang’ombe forced Jeff’s body through a small window, as it was too narrow for Jeff to have gone through on his own. He added that the manner in which Jeff’s body hit the ground indicated he was already dead before the fall.

Ngugi urged the magistrate to hold DJ Fatxo, Wanyeki, and Wang’ombe accountable for Jeff’s murder. Preliminary findings by the DCI also supported the conclusion that Jeff did not force himself through the window and indicated a struggle in the house, based on forensic evidence.

Jeff, 23, was buried on March 3, 2023, in the Likia area of Njoro in Nakuru County. His body was later exhumed for a second postmortem following a murder investigation. The inquest will resume on October 1, with 35 witnesses expected to testify. So far, Jeff’s parents, Peter Ngugi and Ann Mwathi, and his uncle, Muchoki Mwathi, have provided their testimonies.

According to testimony given in court in Nairobi, Jeff Mwathi attempted suicide twice before his death on February 23.

Jeff’s uncle Muchoki Mwathi denied claims that Jeff committed suicide on the stand on Thursday.

Muchoki’s testimony was guided by attorney Danstan Omari.

He insisted that, in addition to being his uncle, the Jeff he knew was also a very good friend of mine.

“From the video, I saw Jeff’s body was discovered after Fatxo left an hour or so later. As a family we have lost a son who had a bright future ahead of him,” Muchoki testified before Milimani principal magistrate Zainab Abdul.

Attorney Duncan Okatch for Fatxo attempted to convince the judge that Jeff was suicidal as a result of his parents’ strained relationship.

Muchoki claimed he didn’t think it had any impact on him.

The attorney continued by saying that there are witnesses who will attest that Jeff wanted to end his life because of the contentious relationship between his parents.

Muchoki claimed that while he was unaware of Jeff’s friendship with DJ Fatxo, he did once inform the latter that they were meant to work together to design a shop after Fatxo had given him the task.

“I was told that Jeff died in Fatxo’s house but in my opinion, he could not have jumped from the window unless he was forced through,”

Muchoki continued to testify before the court, saying that when he visited Fatxo’s home, no one from the crime scene had taken up residence there.

“I was shown the video and in my view, Jeff did not commit suicide,”

He claimed that in the past, Jeff would become anxious, especially after drinking, and would carry a knife and make suicide threats.

Since he was never stressed, Muchoki claimed it was a falsehood.

Okatch emphasized that at the time of his death, Jeff was lacking even a belt and his undergarments.

Muchoki said in court that he first resided in the village with his nephew Jeff before moving to Nairobi to live with his younger brother John Kirumba.

“On February 22, 2023, I got a phone call from John at around 5:20pm informing me that he was tensed because Jeff was not answering calls, he told me that he was called by Jeff’s girlfriend Faith Wairimu telling him that she was called by Faith Mutanu asking her if Jeff got home”

Faith, Jeff’s girlfriend, had inquired as to what to do after failing to locate Jeff at home.

Later, he learned that he had passed away at Lawrence Njuguna’s (DJ Fatxo) home. The victims in this case are being represented by attorney Charles Mugane.

34 additional witnesses will be called by the state to testify at the inquest.

On November 1, the hearing will go on.

The mother of Jeff Mwathi, who died under mysterious circumstances, has accused local musicians and pastors of protecting Mugiithi artiste DJ Fatxo, who is allegedly involved in her son’s death.

Anne Wacuka, who has been vocal in her quest for justice for her son, took to TikTok Live to express her frustration hours after DJ Fatxo gave a radio interview.

In the video, Wacuka directly addressed the musicians and pastors, urging them to come out in support of her rather than remaining silent or neutral. She also questioned their motives and challenged their actions.

“You could have just come out and said you were supporting him,” Wacuka said. “You were neither on this side or the other side.”

Wacuka also criticized the musicians and pastors for allegedly meeting in secret and making financial contributions at night. She contrasted this with the transparency of the support she has received from her friends abroad.

Wacuka called on the musicians and pastors to prioritize prayers for the nation rather than shielding DJ Fatxo. She also questioned the authenticity of their actions and urged them to show their support openly and without hesitation.

“Only a few artistes posted my son and spoke about his justice,” Wacuka said. “All the others were hiding. I would wish they were real rather than hiding in the gospel and music industry. Support your person without hiding.”

Wacuka emphasized her desire to uncover the truth behind her son’s death, demanding justice and closure.

“I want to know who killed my son,” she said. “I want justice for my son.”

The grieving mother continues to seek answers and seeks the support of the public and authorities to uncover the truth surrounding her son’s tragic demise.

Jeff Mwathi had been with DJ Fatxo, Fatxo’s cousin, and their driver on the day of his death.

This was only discovered following the release of a video Jeff shot while at Fatxo’s place.

Fatxo provided an explanation for why his driver and the cousin were at his house on that critical night in an exclusive conversation with Massawe Japanni.

Jeff Mwathi’s mother finally got the opportunity to confront DJ Fatxo, the young man whom she holds personally responsible for the brutal mysterious death of her son and it was an explosive encounter.

The pair got to speak courtesy of Japani Massawe’s show on Radio Jambo and the conversation was anything but civil with the mother of the young man who met his untimely end after going out partying with the DJ and his cohorts finally got the chance to let him know what was on her mind.

She reduced DJ Fatxo two tiers and he was beside himself and able to get any composure literally begging the radio host to cut the call as he was overwhelmed by emotions.

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Mugithi artiste Lawrence Njuguna, popularly known as DJ Fatxo, gave his first performance on the airwaves on May 22, 2023, days after he was cleared of murder charges by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

In a TikTok video also uploaded to his official Facebook page, the Kikuyu artist can be seen performing on a local vernacular TV station, Chairman TV.

Fatxo, clad in a striking black T-shirt adorned with the powerful statement ‘In God we trust’, delves into his performance with unwavering passion.

“Since I hit the airwaves, it has been God, and it will always be God. In God We Trust,” he captioned the video.

He also wrote in Kikuyu: “Ahooiii Ngai Hoyaai Biu na mutigakue Ngoro. Ngai Ari Hamwe na ithui na ni aiguite mahoya Manyu.”

The words are loosely translated as believers in God, pray hard, and do not give up. God is with us, and he has heard our prayers.

The translated essence of his post indicates that “as believers in God, we are urged to pray fervently and persistently without faltering. We find solace in knowing that God is by our side, attentively listening to our prayers.”

In the Kikuyu song he sang, he seemed to encourage and acknowledge his mother, recalling the challenges she faced in raising them.

“Mama, when you see them, do not be afraid. Where we are now, you brought us up through struggles…eating and drinking, we survived on sugarcane juice…I don’t even want to remember the ups and downs we faced…we survived the firewood smoke…” the song goes.

DJ Fatxo was linked and accused of allegedly killing fashion designer Jeff Mwathi at his Roysambu, Kasarani flat in February 2023.

The matter caused an uproar among Kenyans online, forcing Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Amin Mohamed to take over the case.

New investigations were ordered and carried out, including exhuming the 23-year-old’s body for a second post-mortem to determine the exact cause of his death.

Recently, the Mugithi artist announced that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had cleared him of the charges.

However, on May 20, 2023, Mr Njuguna was reportedly denied access to his Roysambu home by DCI detectives.

The detectives reportedly said they were investigating a case of theft at the house.

Mr Njuguna’s lawyer, Duncan Okatch, said the detectives had no warrant to search the house and that they were harassing his client.

He said he had written to the Inspector General of Police, Hillary Mutyambai, to complain about the conduct of the detectives.

The ODPP’s decision to clear DJ Fatxo of the murder charges has been welcomed by his fans and supporters.

They have taken to social media to express their joy and support for the artist.

DJ Fatxo has also thanked his fans and supporters for their prayers and support during his difficult time.

He has said that he is grateful to God for clearing his name and that he is looking forward to getting back to his music career.

Renowned Mugiithi artiste Lawrence Njuguna, popularly known as DJ Fatxo, has denied allegations that he is a member of the LGBTQ community and that he was involved in the death of designer Jeff Mwathi.

Mwathi died on February 22, 2023, after falling from the 12th floor of Redwood Apartments in Kasarani, where DJ Fatxo lives. The two had been friends for several years.

In an interview with Nairobi News, DJ Fatxo said he was shocked by the allegations and that he had never been involved in any homosexual activity. He also denied bribing the authorities to cover up his involvement in Mwathi’s death.

“I did not expect to face further allegations after all the investigations that have been done,” he said. “People are saying that I bribed influential people. How much money do they think I have? If I were financially able, would I be living in a rented house? I would have my own house.”

DJ Fatxo also said that he was saddened by the death of his friend and that he had nothing to do with it. He said that he had invited Mwathi to his home as a gesture of love and care.

“I thought inviting him into my home was an act of pure love and care for a friend who lived far away,” he said. “They should not rely solely on the narrative circulating online, but see the genuine affection I had for him.”

DJ Fatxo’s denials have been met with mixed reactions. Some people have expressed support for him, while others have continued to believe the allegations.

The ODPP has recommended an inquest into Mwathi’s death. The inquest is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding his death.

In the meantime, DJ Fatxo has vowed to clear his name and to continue with his music career.

“I have bled for Jeff more than some people you see online,” he said. “The real battle is about talent and the divine gifts God has given us.”

Just hours before his body flew from his 10th-floor apartment in Kasarani, Mugithi star DJ Fatxo described Jeff Mwathi’s final moments in his presence.

When Fatxo was recounting the circumstances leading up to the horrible tragedy on February 23, he mentioned spending the day with Jeff, whose death he was accused of being responsible for after he passed away at home. Since he was given justice in the death, Fatxo is now recounting how he spent the day with Jeff in his first-ever interview.

The musician claimed he first saw Jeff in order to have him design his store, but the meeting on February 23 did not go as planned since Jeff was concerned with other deals he was attempting to close.

“As we were hanging out, he told me that he was happy to spend time with me. I understood him because when I was his age, I liked hanging out with celebrities,”

Before leaving for home in the early hours of the morning, according to the DJ, they visited a number of entertainment venues. He said he was pleased to spend time with me as we were hanging out. Because I liked hanging out with celebrities when I was his age, I could relate to him, Fatxo remarked in an interview with Radio Maisha.

Some Kenyans are ecstatic, others are livid about the fact that DJ Fatxo has been exonerated by the court with regard to his involvement in the mysterious death of Jeff Mwathi.

The latter met his untimely end after a night out partying with the DJ and his entrance following their successful coming to terms on a deal that would see Jeff do interior design for the DJ’s business premises.

Some Kenyans see this as a win for DJ Fatxo are they see God’s hand in his vindication after his name was dragged through the mud in connection to the horrific manner in which Jeff met his death.

An entirely different group of Kenyans see this as a miscarriage of Justice arguing that it is proof that the Kenyan judicial system is set up to favour anyone with money.

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DJ Fatxo has finally been exonerated by the courts as they declared the lack of sufficient evidence to tie the Kikuyu music artist and DJ to the mysterious death of Jeff Mwathi.

He had a statement for his fans and Kenyans in general. Taking to his social media account he said:

Dear fans, Followers & The General Public.

I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to address the recent allegations that have been circulating about me and my involvement in the death of my friend Jeff Mwathi.

First and foremost, I want to express my deepest sympathies to Jeff’s family and friends, and to anyone else who has been affected by this situation. I know that this has been a difficult time for many people, and I want to acknowledge the pain and hurt that has been caused by these accusations.

I also want to take this opportunity to clear my name and to assure you all that I have been found not guilty after thorough investigations by the DCI detectives and the ODPP. While I am relieved to have this behind me, I know that there are still people who may be struggling with feelings of anger, frustration, and disappointment.

I want to use this situation to remind all of us of the importance of not jumping to conclusions or cyberbullying anyone based on mere accusations or hearsay stories. As many of you know, I have gone through a very difficult period both emotionally and physically, and I know firsthand how damaging and hurtful it can be to be on the receiving end of false accusations and cyberbullying.

Let’s all take a moment to reflect on how we can be more compassionate, understanding, and respectful towards each other. I understand that this situation may have been difficult for some of you, and I want to encourage everyone to seek out the facts and to approach this situation with an open mind and a compassionate heart. Let’s use this situation as an opportunity to come together, to learn from each other, and to grow as individuals and as a community.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this difficult time. I appreciate each and every one of you, and I hope that we can all move forward with grace and love.

Sincerely,
Lawrence Wagura (DJ Fatxo)

DJ Fatxo is tired of being the subject of speculation about his involvement in the mysterious death of young entrepreneur and interior designer Jeff Mwathi. And so he has instructed his lawyers to pursue the evidence the CIA has that they claim will exonerate him.

DJ Fatxo goes to church to celebrate new case developments

DJ Fatxo has had a rough couple of months with Kenyans not just believing his guilty but going as far as to pay for his blood after the young man who was in his company on a night of merrymaking wound up dead in a rather suspicious and vicious manner.

The family of the late Jeff to has spoken up on the matter and refused to accept the findings of the DCI investigation with several celebrities wading into the matter to advise them against taking such a stance.

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DJ Fatxo however is merely trying to clear his name and he wants this to be handled in an expeditious manner because his life has been at a standstill ever since he was first linked to the death.

DJ Fatxo made his way to church to celebrate new investigation findings that hint at the unlikely dismissal of all charges against him. He is finally vindicated in the matter pertaining to the query into the death of Jeff Mwathi, a young entrepreneur and interior designer who mysteriously met his end after partying with a DJ and his entourage.

DJ Fatxo and his girlfriend celebrate his birthday

While this is awesome news for the DJ it is terrible news for Jeff Mwathi’s mother who has been crying pleading and begging for police officers to investigate the matter seriously as she places the blame for her son’s death at Fatxo’s feet.

Police hint at not having adequate evidence against DJ Fatxo

And as we have been saying all along we should all remember when discussing the intriguing case that Fatxo is innocent until proven guilty. Assumption of innocence is a MainStay of our judicial process with good reason.

The DJ decided to celebrate the news at KAG Church Engineer (Kenya Assemblies of God). And you can check out how that went below:

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KAG Church Engineer muri arathime thanks for the warm reception

DJ Fatxo is celebrating the love of his life who has stood by him. It was his birthday on the 25th of April and he decided to break his social media silence with a defiant self-appreciation message. He wanted the world to know he is appreciative of his trip around the sun and he wasn’t ever going to let the hate get to him.

Meet the woman standing by DJ Fatxo

His girlfriend was there cheering him on and he was very appreciative of the fact with them having a rather sweet exchange between themselves about the gift he would be receiving from her and whether he needed to invite her deputy to present the gift.

Police hint at not having adequate evidence against DJ Fatxo

DJ Fatxo is a suspect in the mysterious death of Jeff Mwathi, an interior designer and entrepreneur he had employed for a gig at his office before they went out partying to celebrate the business deal.

Close friends and family members of the late Jeff Mwathi have been demanding justice for him and last week saw them hold a protest and march to DCI headquarters. The fire in their hearts for justice is still blazing strong.

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However, after the demonstration, one of them was accosted by men who even taunted him to go and report the matter to the police. They clearly felt untouchable and they beat the young man in front of his mother.

It is unclear whether the men are part of DJ Fatxo’s entourage or were random but he gave an interview to Eve Mungai’s team and he was still sporting the bruises he had received.

In a recent update, DCI have since said they have concluded their investigations and the general public waits with bated breathe for the outcome of the investigation to become public.

Jeff Mwathi’s grandmother makes heartbreaking message for DJ Fatxo

Jeff Mwathi’s family have all been gutted by his passing and given just how unclear his death was, the pain is made that much more unbearable. And the one person they all seem to hold responsible for the death is DJ Fatxo.

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The deceased upcoming interior designer’s grandmother gave an interview to the YouTube channel, Nakuru Today in which she spoke directly to the popular Kikuyu music Dj and artist and her message was as equally poignant:

I am pleading if he may be removed from other people’s presence. He is bragging because he has money but he doesn’t know God. I do not know if he bribed his way or not. By the way, things are being done in darkness. It’s obvious something is going on.

This sentiment echoes what most people are saying and feeling about the manner in which DJ Fatxo is being investigated for his involvement in the death of Jeff Mwathi. It should be remembered that young Jeff’s death was ruled a suicide and there were a lot of interferences in the original investigation only for the collective outcry from Kenyans to prompt the government to get involved and demand fresh investigations.

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Let’s give the investigations time to be carried out professionally and as always, remember that everyone involved as a suspect is innocent until proven guilty.

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