Questions raised by Kenyans on the truth of kware serial killer

Kware dumpsite as bodies are being retrieved

Introduction to the Case

Authorities arrested Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, accused of killing 42 people at Kware dumpsite in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Nairobi. This arrest raised eyebrows regarding the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) handling of the probe.

Online Questions

Kenyans online questioned the DCI’s rapid investigation. DCI boss Amin Mohamed announced that Khalusha confessed to killing 42 women between 2022 and July 2024. The suspect claimed his first victim was his wife, Imelda Khalenya.

Concerns Over Investigation Speed

People wondered how the police quickly wrapped up investigations and arrested Khalusha before conducting autopsies. Many noted that rogue officers who used brute force against protesters during anti-government demos remain at large.

Public Skepticism

Comments online reflected public skepticism:

• “It took you people 72 hours to arrest the alleged serial killer. How long will it take to arrest killers of Kianjokoma brothers and Rita Waeni?”
• “I’m finding it hard to believe this. The suspect has sketchy backgrounds conveniently. Whoever did this must be wealthy and connected.”
• “The DCI caught the ‘Serial Killer’ dumping bodies at Kware in less than 6 hours but don’t know who killed Rex, Kogi, Denzel, Belinda, Eric, and others.”

Victim Identification Issues

Khalusha’s first victim, his wife, allegedly strangled two years ago, remains unidentified. Imelda’s mother only presented herself to the DCI on Tuesday, a day after the suspect’s arrest.

Family Reactions

Imelda’s mother said she filed a missing person’s report in 2022 but didn’t produce a formal O/B number. She said, “Someone called saying he married Imelda. He said he’s a pastor. I told him if he thinks my daughter is good, he should stay with her.”

Public Doubts

Questions arose about why Imelda’s mother recorded a statement two years after her daughter’s disappearance.

• “She’s recording a statement two years after her daughter’s disappearance? Did she never report her missing initially?”
• “If he killed his wife as he claims, was it reported to the police? Was an investigation done? What did the DCI report?”

Missing Persons Database

Kenya lacks a national database for missing persons. Each police station must keep a file of missing persons within their jurisdiction. Families are advised to file a missing person’s report after 24 hours.

Locals’ Skepticism

Locals claimed Khalusha’s face was unfamiliar and doubted he lived among them unnoticed for two years. The DCI alleged Khalusha lived in a single-rented room about 100 meters from the crime scene.

Suspect’s Alleged Actions

Khalusha allegedly targeted 42 women, inviting them to his house, killing them, and dumping their bodies at the Kware dumpsite at night. Kenyans questioned how he managed to kill 42 women in two years, dismember them, and dispose of their bodies unnoticed.

Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi’s Remarks

Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi wrote, “Can the DCI produce missing persons reports that align with the theory of the 42 women allegedly killed since 2022? Considering they have the supposed ‘serial killer’ who confessed, he should know where he picked these women up.”

Public Outcry

X users expressed outrage:

• “Why didn’t they arrest him after he killed his wife in 2022? How is he free?”
• “DCI boss should resign. This is shameful. Within 24 hours, you’ve arrested a suspect with all the evidence before identifying the bodies.”

Exhibited Evidence

The DCI displayed evidence, including 24 Airtel SIM cards, a laptop, a hard drive, flash drives, a machete, 12 nylon sacks, rubber gloves, and eight ID cards. Other items included a pink female handbag, female panties, a reflector jacket, two title deeds, notebooks, and assorted documents.

Government Laptops

Kenyans noted the laptop resembled government laptops used during the national census and the Ksh.53 billion digital literacy program under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The laptop tag read Positivo BGH, a brand used in the program.

Suspicious Items

Kenyans reacted:

• “DCI found women’s panties and a government laptop used for the census as evidence for Kware mass grave?”
• “Sources say the laptop recovered from the alleged Kware serial killer is similar to those used for the census.”

Clean Panties

The two female panties presented as evidence appeared too clean, sparking more doubts. One Twitter user commented, “You can’t kidnap someone, dismember her, and her panties appear this clean. These were just bought yesterday.”

Bodies’ Decomposition

The bodies dumped at Kware had the same degree of decomposition, roughly two weeks old, suggesting recent crimes. A post-mortem examination is pending to reveal the cause of death and provide more details about the horrific incidents.