Elderly woman, grandson murdered in mysterious manner in Lari, Kiambu

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, an elderly woman and her grandson were discovered murdered in their home in Lari, Kiambu County, under mysterious circumstances. The incident came to light when Caroline Njeri Gathoga, the boy's mother and the elderly woman's daughter, realized someone was strangling her. She managed to escape by running from the house and screaming, but returned moments later to find the scene silent. In her search, she found her parents hidden under the bed.

George Gathoga, the husband and father, revealed that investigators recovered a piece of cloth that was used in the killings. Police have not disclosed the motive behind the murders, and no person of interest has been identified at the time of the latest update. Police are actively seeking information that could aid in establishing the sequence of events.

Lari police commander Samuel Kariuki confirmed that officers from Kamburu responded to the scene and collected the bodies as detectives began their investigations. So far, no person of interest has been identified. The incident took place at night, and detectives are continuing their inquiries to determine the cause of the two deaths. The police are examining evidence recovered at the scene and gathering information to establish the sequence of events leading to the tragic murders.

The Lari killings follow a fatal stabbing in Ndumberi, Kiambu County, and a separate case involving the killing of a hospital employee from Ruiru in February. These events have prompted calls for thorough investigations. As of now, police have not announced any apprehensions in connection with the Lari killings, and investigations remain ongoing.