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October 2, 2026
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Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries

Pregnant woman found dead by roadside in Kirinyaga with head, hip injuries

Police investigating incident after body of pregnant woman found by the roadside on Piai-Itangi Murram road in Mwea East, Kirinyaga, with visible injuries to the head and hip...

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The National Police Service (NPS) is investigating the suspected murder of a pregnant woman, identified as Catherine Njeru, whose body was discovered early Friday morning by the roadside in the Itangi area of Kirinyaga County.

  • The victim sustained visible injuries to her head and hip.
  • The investigation is being led by the Kirinyaga County Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers, local Sub-County police, and the Central Regional Police Command.
  • The Inspector General of the NPS has been briefed and directed the Director of Criminal Investigations to expedite the probe.

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