{
  "id": 7973250,
  "title": "Woman found dead in friend’s house in Ruai after suspected murder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/woman-found-dead-in-friends-house-in-ruai-after-suspected-murder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:05:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/woman-found-dead-in-friends-house-in-ruai-after-suspected-murder/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Ruai, Nairobi, police are probing the death of Elizabeth Wanjiru Wangare, whose body was discovered inside a friend's residence following a suspected altercation. The 16th of September, 2026, saw the woman seeking temporary shelter from her friend after reportedly being expelled from her mother's home. The friend reported that Wangare arrived at her place around 10 p.m. on September 15, asking for a night's stay. After exchanging house keys and arranging for a boda boda to bring Wangare to the house, the friend immediately retired to her boyfriend's abode. The next day, a friend returned to the house, knocking on the door but receiving no answer. Peering inside, they discovered Wangare lying on the floor, covered by a blanket. Neighbors claimed a fight had occurred within the house during the night. Neighbors' assistance led to the door being forced open, revealing the deceased woman's lifeless body on the floor. Police arrived at the scene and confirmed the body's presence. They noted that Wangare's left hand seemed dislocated, blood was oozing from her nose, and bloodstains were evident on the mattress. Forensic officers processed the crime scene, documenting the details before transferring the body to the Nairobi City Mortuary for a postmortem examination. The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Wangare's demise. In a separate case, detectives in Kitui are investigating the death of another middle-aged woman whose corpse was found in a rented house at Kalundu Market. The deceased was known to operate as a sex worker and was last seen by her caretaker on September 15 at 8 p.m. Condoms - both used and unused - were found near her body, alongside a white scarf wrapped around her neck, which investigators suspect may have been used to suffocate her. The body displayed no visible physical injuries, and the autopsy is pending to ascertain the cause of death. Police are currently conducting investigations to establish the facts surrounding the woman's death.",
  "summary": "Police in Ruai, Nairobi, are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside a friend’s house following an alleged overnight fight. The incident was reported on September 16, 2026, at about 7:05 p.m. According to the police, the deceased, identified as Elizabeth Wanjiru Wangare, had sought accommodation from her friend, after allegedly [...] The post Woman found dead in friend’s…",
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    "Elizabeth Wanjiru Wangare found dead in friend's house in Ruai, Nairobi.",
    "Wangare sought shelter after reportedly expelled from mother's home.",
    "Police investigating suspected murder with dislocated left hand and blood evidence."
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}