An autopsy has unearthed disturbing details surrounding the tragic murder of Mombasa-based taxi driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki, revealing that she endured severe trauma before her death.

Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, who conducted the post-mortem, confirmed that the victim was repeatedly struck with a blunt object before being strangled, indicating the brutal nature of the attack.

The examination suggests that Mumbua fought bravely against her assailant(s), as evident from the multiple injuries found on her body. “The injuries clearly point to a struggle, underscoring the deliberate and violent nature of the assault,” Dr. Oduor stated.

Further tests on additional samples taken during the autopsy are now underway, with investigators hoping they will provide crucial evidence in the ongoing inquiry.

In particular, Dr. Oduor noted that Mumbua sustained a severe head injury from being struck multiple times, and defensive wounds along her arms further suggested she tried to fend off the attacker. “The head trauma and strangulation were the primary causes of death,” he confirmed.

As investigators continue their probe, they are retracing the suspect’s movements and reviewing CCTV footage from several locations connected to the crime. The suspect has already led detectives to multiple places, including Mt. Elgon, Butere, Uasin Gishu, and Nakuru, where five stolen vehicles were recovered—each tied to a broader series of crimes.

The suspect is believed to have abducted the owners of these vehicles before stealing their cars.

The suspect’s criminal history paints a grim picture. In 2014, he was allegedly involved in the abduction and murder of another taxi driver, George Njuguna. Currently, he faces multiple charges, including two counts of murder and two counts of robbery with violence, all connected to attacks on taxi drivers.

According to police, the suspect’s latest crime occurred on September 27, when he requested a ride from Mumbua in Mombasa. Midway through the journey, he launched a violent attack, restraining her in the backseat of her vehicle. He then drove towards Nairobi, ignoring her pleas for release.

As they passed through Kibwezi, the assault intensified, and he eventually strangled her to death. After killing her, he continued driving with her body until he reached Mai Mahiu in Kiambu County, where he disposed her remains in a secluded thicket near Lari.

The suspect then drove the stolen car to Nakuru, where police apprehended him. He is currently in custody, as detectives work to gather more evidence and bring him to justice for his heinous acts.

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