Woman’s body found in farm in Juja, Kiambu County

Police in Juja, Kiambu County, are investigating murder after the body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a farm in the Mashinani area.

The body was found on Wednesday, November 11, at around 11.30am, lying near a fence within a farm plot.

Preliminary observations indicated that the body may have been dragged into the farm from another location through the fence.

The woman was found naked from the waist down, although no visible physical injuries were observed on her body.

Police suspect that she may have been sexually assaulted before her death, an allegation that is yet to be established through investigations and a postmortem examination.

DCI and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) officers processed and documented the scene before the body was transferred to General Kago Mortuary in Thika for identification and autopsy.

Investigations commenced to establish the woman’s identity, determine the circumstances surrounding her death and apprehend those responsible.

And police are investigating murder after the body of a 30-year-old man who went missing two days ago has been recovered from Kiambere Dam in Mbeere South, Embu County.

The deceased, identified as Moses Kithaka, a resident of the area, worked as a loader at Kiroboko sand-harvesting site.

According to police, Kithaka was last seen on November 9, 2026, at around midnight before he was reported missing.

His body was discovered floating in Kiambere Dam at approximately 7am on Wednesday, November 11, by fishermen operating in the area.

Police officers rushed to the scene following a report by Kindaruma Assistant Chief John Mbenji.

With the assistance of the fishermen, officers managed to retrieve the body from the dam.

The scene was processed before the decomposing body was transferred to Embu Level Five Hospital mortuary for preservation pending a postmortem examination.

Investigations are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.

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