New Evidence Emerges in Mukuru kwa Njenga Serial Killer Case
By Harmony Awino
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have uncovered significant new evidence in the case against Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the man accused of murdering and dismembering 42 women in Mukuru kwa Njenga. On Wednesday, the DCI revealed that a recent search of Khalusha’s residence yielded multiple bloodstained items, which may strengthen the connection between Khalusha and the gruesome crimes.
The newly recovered evidence includes a bloodstained pillowcase, a t-shirt with noticeable bloodstains, a hammer, a pair of scissors, and three knives. According to the DCI, these items are critical to the ongoing investigation and have been taken into forensic analysis.
“The items recovered are crucial as they could potentially link Khalusha to the murders,” said a DCI spokesperson. The residence of Khalusha, along with the quarry in Kware where the bodies were dumped, remains an active crime scene as investigators continue their work.
In a related legal development, the court has authorized the detention of two men, Amos Momanyi and Moses Ogembo, for 28 days at Muthaiga Police Station. The men were arrested on July 16 in Pipeline Estate, Embakasi, with a mobile phone and two SIM cards belonging to one of the victims, Roselyn Akoth Ogongo. The arrest came after Momanyi allegedly implicated Ogembo as the seller of the mobile device during police interrogation.
Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi, who is overseeing the case, highlighted the delicate balance required in such high-profile cases. “The case under investigation has elicited public outcry, anger, and related emotions. While the respondents are presumed innocent, their safety is paramount, and the court must consider the interests of both the accused and the victims’ families,” Gichobi said.
Furthermore, the DCI reported that Khalusha has confessed to working with Momanyi and Ogembo in the commission of the murders. During the arrests, authorities recovered a trove of evidence, including over 154 mobile phones, 27 SIM cards, and a national ID card.
Patrick Wachira, Inspector of DCI’s Homicide Unit, explained that this evidence is vital for the investigation. “These exhibits are of crucial evidential value, and we need additional time for thorough forensic analysis,” Wachira stated.
As the investigation progresses, the Mukuru kwa Njenga case continues to capture public attention and concern, with authorities working to ensure justice for the victims of this horrific series of crimes.
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