A suspect, Joseph Weru, is being investigated for the murders of two women, Mary Murutuni and Beatrice Nyawira, in Nyeri, Kenya. He allegedly killed them days apart and then impersonated them via text messages to their families while requesting money.

• The suspect allegedly murdered Mary Murutuni on January 17, 2026, and Beatrice Nyawira on January 29, 2026.
• Joseph Weru, the suspect, is expected to appear in a Nyeri court on March 19, 2026, to face murder charges.
• Investigators are examining if Weru could be linked to other femicide cases across the country, as he previously lived in Nakuru and Nyahururu.