The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homicide detectives are still looking for the killer(s) of Rita Waeni, 20, whose young life, full of dreams was cut short in January 2024.
Before her tragic death, Waeni, a third-year student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, was staying with her aunt in Syokimau, Machakos.
On January 13, 2024, the student left the home at around 3 pm, never to return alive.
The sleuths have since done an elaborate forensic analyses, reconstructing the deceased’s last moments and linking probable suspects to her murder.
Further, detailed statements by persons of interest have been recorded and more data sourced from digital platforms to ensure that all leads to Rita’s killer(s) are utilized.
“Unfortunately, the prime suspect in the murder, a man only captured by CCTV cameras walking Rita to her scene of death remains in the holes, and the DCI Homicide team is sparing no resource in his pursuit,” the DCI says.
The investigative agency is now calling upon anyone who can identify the man whose images (though blurry) appear on this post, to come forward and share information that may assist in his arrest.
Although his identity remains unknown, it has been established that he first initiated communication with the late Waeni on October 2, 2023 through an Instagram account in the names of Carlton Maina (pseudo), a name that was later changed several times and finally pulled down immediately after the heinous murder.
The suspect is believed to have visited several hotels in Nairobi West in October 2023 and the Green House Airbnb located in Roysambu along TRM Drive on Nov 7 and Nov 11, 2023.
He is also believed to have criminal mind evidenced by his way of evading CCTV cameras. He is fluent in Swahili and English, and has knowledge of Nairobi and its environs.
To share any information on the suspect’s identity or whereabouts, please #FichuakwaDCI through our toll-free hotline 0800 722 203, or report to any police station or police officer.
