Woman found dead in Nairobi apartment after neighbours detect foul smell
A 32-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Nairobi’s Dagoretti area after neighbours complained of a sharp smell coming from the room. The deceased, Mercy Wachiga Maina, was found at Forhome Apartment in Valley Arcade on Thursday, September 3, 2026, police said. The landlord said she visited the apartment at about 1pm after [...] The post Woman found dead in Nairobi apartment after…
A 32-year-old woman named Mercy Wachiga Maina was discovered dead in her apartment located in Nairobi's Dagoretti area following complaints from her neighbors about a strong odor. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Forhome Apartment in Valley Arcade. Police arrived at the scene, forced open the locked door, and found Maina's body on the bed.
A jiko, which contains burnt charcoal, was also present inside the room. The body was taken to the City Mortuary for further examination to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Police are investigating whether the cause of death was suicide, a mistake, or the responsibility of another individual. Carbon monoxide, emitted from burning jikos, is referred to as the "silent killer" as it is odorless and can be lethal, especially when people are asleep.
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