86-year-old grandmother dies mysteriously in Loresho as police hold 2 family members
Police officers at Gigiri Police Station have launched an investigation into the death of an 86-year-old woman at her home in Loresho, Nairobi. The woman, identified as Dorita Macharia, died on Friday evening, October 30, 2026. The circumstances surrounding her death are now the subject of a police inquiry. According to a report aired on […]
An 86-year-old grandmother, Dorita Macharia, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Loresho, Nairobi, on Friday evening, October 30, 2026. The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death and have detained six individuals, including two family members, for questioning. Two of the deceased's relatives are set to appear in court on Monday, November 2.
The lawyer representing the family, Philip Murgor, confirmed the woman's death and stated that upon entering her home, they discovered her with visible injuries and blood present inside the premises. Murgor expressed uncertainty about the cause of death, remarking, "It didn't look natural." He further confirmed that one of the woman's sons was among those detained at Gigiri Police Station after being found at the scene.
As of Sunday, November 1, police have not disclosed additional details about the ongoing inquiry or the cause of death. The scheduled court appearance of two family members on Monday, November 2, is among the developments being closely monitored as investigators work to establish the events leading to Mrs. Macharia's death.
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