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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, December 24, 2025Police Investigate Deaths of IT CEO in Nairobi and a Man in Meru - December 2025
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Police Investigate Deaths of IT CEO in Nairobi and a Man in Meru - December 2025

Nairobi police are investigating the suspected suicide of Evans Githua, the CEO of IT firm Com Twenty One, whose body was found on Tuesday after a fall from a 14th-floor apartment in Kilimani. Preliminary findings for the 51-year-old man's death suggest self-harm and significant blood loss inside the room. In a separate incident in Meru, the discovery of Silvester Peter Mwenda's body at Nyambene Level 4 Hospital has led to conflicting reports. His family alleges he was abducted and beaten by men posing as DCI detectives, while police claim he died from injuries sustained during a mob justice incident.

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Police, Family Give Conflicting Accounts Over Death of Meru Man Linked to DCI Arrest

Police, Family Give Conflicting Accounts Over Death of Meru Man Linked to DCI Arrest

The discovery of the body of Silvester Peter Mwenda at Nyambene Level 4 Hospital has sparked conflicting accounts between his family and the police. His family alleges he was abducted and beaten by men posing as DCI detectives, while police claim he died from injuries sustained during a mob justice incident.

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The discovery of the body of Silvester Peter Mwenda at Nyambene Level 4 Hospital has sparked conflicting accounts between his family and the police. His family alleges he was abducted and beaten by men posing as DCI detectives, while police claim he died from injuries sustained during a mob justice incident.

  • Mwenda's wife, Gloria Gatwiri, states he was taken from their Meru home by individuals identifying as DCI officers from Maua Police Station.
  • The family claims they found him with detectives the next day, but could only find a friend, an NPR officer, in court on Monday, before finding Mwenda's body at the morgue.
  • Meru County Criminal Investigating officer, Abednego Kavoo, implicated Mwenda as a robbery suspect and stated he succumbed to injuries inflicted by a mob during an operation involving another suspect with G3 and AK-47 rifles.
Wednesday 8:48 AMKenyansFirst

Probe Launched After Man Falls From 14th Floor of Apartment in Nairobi

Probe Launched After Man Falls From 14th Floor of Apartment in Nairobi

Police in Nairobi are investigating the death of a 51-year-old man, believed to be an ICT firm CEO, who fell from the 14th floor of an apartment in Kilimani on Tuesday, December 23. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident might be a suicide.

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Wednesday 8:52 AMCapital News

Shock as Nairobi IT Firm CEO Dies in Suspected Suicide

Shock as Nairobi IT Firm CEO Dies in Suspected Suicide

Nairobi police are investigating the suspected suicide of Evans Githua, the CEO of IT firm Com Twenty One, whose body was found on Tuesday after a fall from a 14th-floor apartment. Preliminary findings suggest self-harm and significant blood loss inside the room prior to his death.

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Nairobi police are investigating the suspected suicide of Evans Githua, the CEO of IT firm Com Twenty One, whose body was found on Tuesday after a fall from a 14th-floor apartment. Preliminary findings suggest self-harm and significant blood loss inside the room prior to his death.

  • Body discovered behind Alba Apartments on Kasuku Road after falling from the 14th floor.
  • Evans Githua, CEO of Com Twenty One, had booked a short-stay room and checked in on Monday at 8:54 pm.
  • Evidence of self-harm, including injuries on both wrists and extensive blood loss, was found inside the locked room.
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Police in Nairobi are investigating the death of a 51-year-old man, believed to be an ICT firm CEO, who fell from the 14th floor of an apartment in Kilimani on Tuesday, December 23. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident might be a suicide.

  • The man had checked into the apartment the previous night around 10 PM.
  • Investigators found the apartment in disarray, with a used scalpel, alcohol, and medications at the scene.
  • A pool of blood was discovered throughout the bedsitter room and washrooms.
  • The deceased's body, which sustained head injuries, a broken leg, and limbs, has been moved to Lee Funeral Home for preservation and post-mortem.
  • This incident follows several similar cases in Nairobi this year, including a 23-year-old student’s fall from a 12th-floor apartment in Ngara last month.