A post-mortem conducted on the body of Susan Njoki has confirmed that she died from manual strangulation.
On July 15, 2025, Susan Kamengere Njoki was allegedly forcibly removed from her home in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, by several men who injected her with unknown substances against her will.
Audio recordings shared with the media captured her final moments, where she pleaded with the individuals who restrained and injected her.
Her family insists that she was in stable mental health and preparing for an international job interview, stating that the forced intervention lacked consent.
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The postmortem, conducted at the Nairobi City Mortuary, revealed that Njoki had suffered trauma consistent with manual strangulation.
The findings contradicted earlier claims that her death was linked to a psychiatric episode or medical complications.
Her family, led by her sister and legal representatives, has called for a full judicial inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Justice for Susan Njoki
This violent finding has prompted a formal inquiry by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya.
The postmortem findings have intensified calls for justice, with her family and civil society groups urging the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to pursue all leads, including the roles of medical personnel and family members involved in her forced hospitalization.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a probe into the incident, focusing on the events leading to Njoki’s abduction, the involvement of her husband, and the hospital’s actions.
Investigators are also examining the audio recordings and CCTV footage from her residence and the hospital.
Njoki’s phone and personal devices have been taken for forensic analysis to uncover any communications that may shed light on her final hours.
Njoki’s death has reignited debate over the misuse of psychiatric interventions in Kenya, especially in cases involving domestic disputes and power struggles. Advocates warn that mental health laws are being weaponized to silence individuals, particularly women, under the guise of medical care.
Njoki had previously spoken out about such abuses, making her death even more poignant for those in the advocacy community.
Condolences
Toto Touch Kenya, the organization Njoki founded, has announced a temporary suspension of operations to mourn her passing. The group has vowed to continue her legacy by pushing for reforms in mental health legislation and protections for vulnerable individuals.
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A candlelight vigil was held in Nairobi on July 20, attended by hundreds of supporters, activists, and public figures who called for justice and transparency.
Susan Njoki is remembered as a fierce advocate for dignity, justice, and the rights of the marginalized.
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