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Originally published by Nation CountiesMay 21, 2026
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Nakuru teen arrested over killing of schoolgirl
Mercy Nyambura Muriithi, a Grade Six learner at Sinendet Primary School, was found dead in a maize plantation...
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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Nakuru County in connection with the murder of a Grade Six schoolgirl, Mercy Nyambura Muriithi, who disappeared on May 19, 2026.
- The body of Mercy Nyambura Muriithi, 12, was discovered in a maize plantation on Tuesday evening.
- The suspect was apprehended at his aunt's home in Mau Narok after police tracked his mobile phone.
- Preliminary findings indicate the victim was strangled and her left eye was pierced; an autopsy is pending.
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