Taxi driver detained for 10 days in probe into Gospel singer Rachel Wandeto's murder

Homicide detectives probing the murder of Gospel musician Rachel Wandeto have been granted 10 days to hold a suspect linked to the murder for more days to complete investigations.

The suspect, a taxi driver identified as Josiah Njeru Njiri, was arrested in Ruai, Nairobi.

Police say Njiri was the last person in communication with the deceased. Investigators placed him within the musician's residential area moments before she was attacked by assailants and doused with petrol.

Detectives believe the suspect holds crucial information that will lead to a breakthrough, even as they hunt for more accomplices.

Makadara Law Courts Magistrate James Juma Mayiah ordered the suspect to be detained at the Kilimani Police Station.

Meanwhile, the family of Wandeto continues to call for justice following her death after an attack in Mwiki, Kasarani Sub-County.

Wandeto sustained severe burn injuries after being attacked and set on fire by unknown individuals. She later died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, where doctors said she had suffered burns covering 75 per cent of her body.

The singer had drawn public attention after tattooing an image of President William Ruto on her body and openly supporting the government’s “two-term” political campaign.