Summary
- Faith Nyaga, a 43-year-old salonist, was found murdered in her apartment along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu.
- Police say she was beaten and stabbed to death in what is being investigated as a suspected femicide case.
- Her husband, Daniel Macharia Mburu, has been named the main suspect and is currently on the run.
NAIROBI, Kenya- Police in Nairobi are investigating the brutal killing of 43-year-old salonist Faith Nyaga, whose body was discovered inside her apartment along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu.
Nyaga, who worked at Freddyz Salon in Platinum Plaza, was found dead after her daughter raised alarm when repeated attempts to reach her failed. According to family members, the daughter tried calling her mother on Friday but got no response.
When Nyaga’s phone remained switched off on Saturday, she decided to visit her apartment.
Inside, she made the devastating discovery — her mother’s body lay in the house, bearing signs of violence.
Disturbing Details Emerge
Preliminary reports indicate that Nyaga had been beaten and stabbed multiple times.
The incident was reported at Kasarani Police Station, after which officers visited the scene and launched investigations.
Her body was later moved to the mortuary as detectives began piecing together the circumstances surrounding her death.
Husband Named as Main Suspect
Authorities have identified Nyaga’s husband, Daniel Macharia Mburu, as the prime suspect in the killing.
Police say Mburu is missing and efforts are underway to trace and arrest him.
Investigators have not yet disclosed the motive, but the case is being treated as a suspected femicide, adding to growing concerns over rising cases of gender-based violence in Kenya.
A Community in Shock
Nyaga’s death has left family members, colleagues, and residents of Roysambu shaken.
Friends described her as hardworking and dedicated to her job, with her salon work forming the backbone of her livelihood.
Police have urged anyone with information on Mburu’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station as investigations continue.
