DNA evidence has linked John Matara Ong’oa to the weapon used in the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu. Testimonies in the high-profile trial at Milimani High Court continue, revealing crucial details connecting the accused to the crime scene.

• Emily Oporo, a Government Chemist, confirmed Starlet Wahu’s and John Matara’s DNA on a knife and a towel from the crime scene.
• Officer Horace Arwa arrested Matara at Mbagathi Hospital, where Matara, wearing blood-soaked clothes, allegedly admitted to stabbing Wahu during a scuffle.
• The trial is set to resume on February 11, 2026, for further witness testimonies.