DCI Officers Nabs Kiambu Pastor After Female Worshipper He Met For Prayers Found Dead

Police in Kiambu County have launched investigations into the shocking death of a 59-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside her home under disturbing circumstances.

According to authorities the incident which happened yesterday October 20, 2026, the body was found with severe head injuries and both eyes gouged out, raising suspicions of a brutal attack. Neighbors who gathered at the scene were left in disbelief at the horrific discovery.

The main suspect in the case is a pastor identified as Christopher Kiptum Keter. He was arrested after detectives reviewed CCTV footage that placed him in the company of the deceased on the very day she went missing.

Police also confirmed that phone communication records linked him directly to the woman before her death.

Speaking to the press, officers noted that the motive of the killing remains unclear. However, they are following multiple leads to establish whether the incident was connected to a personal relationship, financial dispute, or another hidden motive.

Residents of the neighborhood said they were shocked to learn that the man frequently seen visiting the woman was actually a pastor.

Many had assumed he was her partner, with some even whispering that he might have been her secret lover, often referred to as “mpango wa kando” in local slang.

“This man was always around, and people thought they were together. We didn’t know he was a pastor until today when police mentioned it,” one neighbor remarked.

The incident has triggered conversations about trust and deception within communities, especially where religious leaders are involved.

Locals expressed mixed reactions, with some questioning how someone entrusted with spiritual responsibilities could be implicated in such a crime.

Police have since moved the body of the deceased to a nearby hospital mortuary, where a postmortem examination is expected to provide more clarity on the cause of death.

Meanwhile, the suspect remains in police custody as detectives continue to piece together what really happened. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation, assuring the public that justice will be served.