Inside Constance Githinji’s final hours: DCI homicide detectives take over probe

Detectives from the homicide detectives of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have taken over investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Constance Githinji.

The detectives on Wednesday revisited a short-stay apartment in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, where the student reportedly died, as they intensified efforts to establish what happened on the night of the incident.

The team questioned security guards and room service staff and also retrieved CCTV footage to help piece together the sequence of events.

The investigators also interrogated five individuals, including the security guard who was on duty that night.

The operation was led by Homicide Chief Martin Nyugutu, who was accompanied by Constance’s parents as detectives combed through the scene for additional evidence.

Citizen TV established that Constance fell from the sixth floor of the building.

The apartment complex also has three basement parking levels, meaning she technically fell from the ninth floor to the ground level.

As investigations continue, Citizen TV has also pieced together Constance’s final movements before her death.

A friend who met her earlier that day said they had been preparing to attend a birthday party in Gataka, Karen.

Employees at a beauty parlour, who requested anonymity, said Constance had her hair done at the salon before leaving at around 10pm.

Social media posts later placed her at an entertainment spot in Kileleshwa.

Citizen TV traced the location to an Ethiopian restaurant, where staff confirmed that she had been there on the night of the incident.

“I will make sure someone will not pass through what I have passed through with this incident. It is very painful. Even my wife, she’s not here, she is under medication,” said her father, Rufas Githinji.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, as detectives continue with investigations.