Kiambu family calls for justice after kin found dead, boyfriend missing

The family of a murder victim in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, is demanding justice and answers from authorities.

Relatives of Stacy Njoki, whose body was discovered decomposing inside her house in Sigona area, are calling for speedy investigations into her death.

Speaking during the funeral of the deceased in Dagoretti on Saturday, the family said the boyfriend who was living with the deceased went missing after the incident.

The autopsy report indicates that Stacy died from blunt object injuries and had severe stab wounds in different parts of her body.

Family members say the incident was reported at Kikuyu Police Station but accuses the law enforcers of being lethargic in their response to the matter and especially arrest of the suspect.

The family wants the police to speed up investigations and provide answers on the murder.

“Kama yeye anajua ya kweli sio yeye alifanya hiki kitendo, angekuwa wa kwanza kujitokeza. Lakini hizi siku zote, kutoka ile Friday ambayo Stacy aliuliwa mpaka wa leo,hajapatikana mahali, Kwa nini anajificha? Yuko wapi?” Posed Wahu Kaniaru, a relative, said.

“Kama anajua sio yeye atokee atuambie. Na kama ni yeye atuambie kwa nini na achukuliwe hatua kama mtu ambaye amechukua uhai wa mtu mwengine."