A woman identified as Kawira Kanyaru, is on the run after sprinting and evading Nyumba Kumi members in Kabachi, Meru County.

According to a statement by the Directorate of criminal investigations (DCI) on Monday, February 19, the incident occurred when she dropped a pistol in a shopping bag during the chase.

Detectives are actively pursuing her on grounds that she may have crucial information about a murder suspect still at large.

The recovered firearm, a Retay Falcon pistol, was initially believed to be in the possession of wanted suspect Robert Meeme.

Details of the Murder Case

Meeme, along with Kawira’s father, William Kanyaru, and another suspect, Japhet Johana, are linked to a murder case from February 17, 2024, involving a historical land dispute.

The incident happened at a farm in Luthaya village of Kabachi, where the three suspects allegedly ambushed the deceased’s son armed with a pistol, a panga, and a knife.

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William Kanyaru reportedly fired a shot that missed the intended target, leading to a fatal attack on the deceased’s father who was rushing to the son’s rescue.

Initially, Kanyaru and Johana surrendered to Mutuati Police Station, but the firearm in question was missing.

Kanyaru misled the police, linking the pistol to the still-at-large suspect, Meeme.

Area assistant chief proceeds to the Woman’s house

According to DCI, the area assistant chief received information that Kawira, William Kanyaru’s daughter, might be connected to the ongoing murder investigation.

The assistant chief mobilized Nyumba Kumi members for a visit to her residence before fleeing after getting wind of the operation. 

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Upon inspection, the firearm was loaded with six rounds of ammunition.

The recovered weapon was submitted to Mutuati Police Station.

Kawira is now listed as a wanted suspect in connection with the murder of the 70-year-old victim.