The victim, identified as Betty Wanjiru Nyaga, was found dead in a thicket in Mugumoini Village.
According to preliminary police investigations, the young teacher had suffered multiple injuries, including wounds on her head, thighs and legs, as well as visible bruises on her face.
Authorities noted that the area where the body was discovered did not show any signs of a struggle, raising suspicion that the victim may have been killed elsewhere before the body was later dumped at the location.
Detectives who visited the scene documented evidence before moving the body to a mortuary for preservation as they await a post-mortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
In a troubling development related to the case, police revealed that the victim’s boyfriend is the main suspect in the killing.
Investigators say the man allegedly set his own house on fire shortly after the teacher’s death. The house, described as a four-roomed mud-and-brick structure, was completely destroyed by the blaze.
Nothing was salvaged from the building, which investigators believe could have been the original crime scene.
Detectives suspect the fire may have been deliberately started in an attempt to destroy evidence that could link the suspect to the killing.
Police teams have since examined the remains of the burned house and recorded statements from witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities believe the suspect fled shortly after the incident and are now pursuing several leads to locate and arrest him.
The motive behind the killing remains unclear, although investigators are looking into the relationship between the suspect and the victim to understand what might have led to the fatal incident.
Residents of the quiet village were left shocked by the discovery, with many describing the teacher as a hardworking young professional whose death has deeply affected the community.
Police have appealed to members of the public to share any information that may help track down the suspect.
Authorities say anyone with useful information should report to the nearest police station to assist detectives as they continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death.
