Rachel, a gospel artist, allegedly died after a brutal attack in Mwiki, Kasarani, on the night of May 15, 2026, in an incident that has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for justice.
In an emotional statement, Rachel’s brother broke down while speaking about the devastating losses the family has endured over the years.
In an emotional statement, Rachel’s brother broke down while speaking about the devastating losses the family has endured over the years.
He revealed that Rachel was not just a sibling but his closest companion, and her death had left him shattered.
He also spoke of deep personal pain, noting that the family had already buried several members, leaving him as one of the few surviving close relatives.
Despite the tragedy, he insisted that the family remains united in demanding justice for Rachel.
“I am the last brother remaining… we have gone through so much loss, and now Rachel is gone too,” he said tearfully, adding that the family wants full accountability from authorities.
“I am the last brother remaining… we have gone through so much loss, and now Rachel is gone too,” he said tearfully, adding that the family wants full accountability from authorities.
He further expressed determination to ensure that those responsible are brought to book, saying the pain of losing Rachel in such a violent manner would not be forgotten.
Meanwhile, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has identified taxi driver Josiah Njeru Njiru as the prime suspect in the case.
According to investigators, he was the last known person to contact Rachel before she left her home at around 9.00 pm on the night of the attack.
Detectives believe he may have lured her out before she was assaulted and set ablaze by unknown assailants.
Court documents presented by the DCI indicate that Rachel suffered severe burns covering more than 70 percent of her body. She was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries on May 18, 2026, while receiving treatment.
Court documents presented by the DCI indicate that Rachel suffered severe burns covering more than 70 percent of her body. She was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries on May 18, 2026, while receiving treatment.
Investigators have since asked the court to allow them to hold the suspect for 21 days as they complete forensic analysis, collect CCTV footage, and record witness statements.
Authorities also told the court that several items recovered from the suspect, including a mobile phone and clothing, are undergoing forensic examination.
Authorities also told the court that several items recovered from the suspect, including a mobile phone and clothing, are undergoing forensic examination.
The case continues to draw public attention, with investigators warning that releasing the suspect at this stage could interfere with ongoing investigations or put him at risk.
As the probe continues, Rachel’s family is calling for swift justice, insisting that those behind her death must be held fully accountable, regardless of their role in the tragedy.
As the probe continues, Rachel’s family is calling for swift justice, insisting that those behind her death must be held fully accountable, regardless of their role in the tragedy.
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