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Parents of Murdered MKU Student Reveal Police Blunder That Delayed Response

Joy KwamabyJoy Kwama
May 11, 2024
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Faith Musembi, MKU student found dead in Thika. PHOTO/Courtesy.

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The lifeless body of Faith Musembi, a student at the Mount Kenya University (MKU), was discovered in her Thika Town apartment by her parents.  

While speaking to the media, the father, Boniface Musembi revealed that he had to get help to cut down her daughter’s apartment door to access the house where they bumped into her lifeless body.

According to the parents, unknown people called them and demanded a ransom of Ksh20,000 indicating that they had captured her. However, although the parents sent the ransom, the individuals who were holding Faith did not let her go.

“When we got there, we decided to cut down the padlock. We bought a hacksaw from a nearby hardware and cut it to open the door. We then discovered the body of my daughter inside and she was already dead. From my assessment, she was killed,” he said.

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Text messages sent to the parents of Faith Musembi, an MKU student. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Also Read: Wegesha Murder: Fresh Details About Fleeing Husband of Ohangla Dancer Emerge


Parents of MKU Student Reveal Police Blunder

At the same time, the parents have blamed the police for failing to follow up on the matter promptly, adding that they could have saved the life of their child.

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The girl’s mother said that she reported the matter to the police immediately after the ransom demand was made. However, police reportedly downplayed it as a trick by the friends of the deceased or her boyfriend which is common among students.


Also Read: Families of Deceased Kenyatta University Students Receive Ksh181K Each


When they realized that there was no help coming, they visited Mount Kenya University to report the matter. 

“The police said that sometimes it is a game students play. And I told them that it could not be a game because I know the welfare of my child,” said the father.

“They sent a photo on WhatsApp, and I saw that there was blood coming from my faith’s nose and she had bit herself on the lip and I knew that she was no more,” the deceased Uncle Joseph Kithaka added. 

On the other hand, the family indicated that the doctor’s report revealed that the deceased had bleeding in her uterus caused by the rapture of the placenta which the doctors noted had detached itself. 

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An autopsy conducted on the body noted that Faith died due to excessive bleeding.

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Crowd gathers outside the apartment of the late Faith Musembi, an MKU students. PHOTO/Courtesy
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Joy Kwama

Mercy Joy Kwama is a digital journalist who is dedicated to the art of storytelling, truth-telling and changing narratives. She covers diverse topics including politics, social justice, gender, humanitarian matters, and policy. Mercy is especially driven to amplify the voices of marginalized African communities and challenge the status quo. She is a graduate of Riara University with a degree in Communications and Multimedia Journalism and is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of news reporting. In her spare time, Mercy likes to pick up new skills including dancing, gardening, reading, and meeting new people.

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