The suspect, Newton Ambeyi, is accused of luring her to Nairobi with promises of a better future and employment opportunities before allegedly killing her in a shocking incident that has left many Kenyans disturbed.
According to accounts from family members and police investigators, Keya first met Ambeyi while living in Kerugoya.
According to accounts from family members and police investigators, Keya first met Ambeyi while living in Kerugoya.
What initially appeared to be an ordinary relationship allegedly turned toxic over time, with her relatives claiming that the suspect displayed controlling and threatening behavior during their time together.
Keya’s mother has spoken publicly about the difficult experiences her daughter reportedly faced while involved with Ambeyi.
Keya’s mother has spoken publicly about the difficult experiences her daughter reportedly faced while involved with Ambeyi.
She alleged that her daughter once fled from her previous residence after fearing for her safety following repeated confrontations with the suspect.
Seeking a fresh start, Keya later relocated to Naivasha, where she reportedly found work and attempted to rebuild her life away from the troubled relationship.
However, investigators believe Ambeyi eventually re-established contact with her and convinced her to move to Nairobi with the promise of securing a stable job opportunity.
However, investigators believe Ambeyi eventually re-established contact with her and convinced her to move to Nairobi with the promise of securing a stable job opportunity.
Family members now believe that the offer may have been part of a larger plan to regain control over her life.
After settling in Nairobi, Keya reportedly found employment and tried to maintain a normal life. But according to one of her colleagues, the relationship problems continued behind closed doors.
After settling in Nairobi, Keya reportedly found employment and tried to maintain a normal life. But according to one of her colleagues, the relationship problems continued behind closed doors.
The colleague revealed that Keya initially introduced Ambeyi as her cousin, possibly in an effort to conceal the true nature of their relationship from those around her.
As trust grew between them, Keya allegedly opened up about the struggles she had been enduring. She reportedly disclosed incidents of physical abuse, intimidation, and financial control that left her constantly living in fear.
As trust grew between them, Keya allegedly opened up about the struggles she had been enduring. She reportedly disclosed incidents of physical abuse, intimidation, and financial control that left her constantly living in fear.
The colleague further claimed that Keya often appeared emotionally distressed and worried about her safety.
Police investigations have also uncovered allegations that Ambeyi, who worked as an information technology specialist at Amani Lending Company, may have illegally accessed Keya’s mobile money accounts.
Police investigations have also uncovered allegations that Ambeyi, who worked as an information technology specialist at Amani Lending Company, may have illegally accessed Keya’s mobile money accounts.
Authorities suspect that he withdrew money from her accounts without authorization and used part of the funds for personal spending, including entertainment and drinking.
The situation reportedly escalated dramatically on May 14 at Keya’s workplace in Nairobi. Reports indicate that both Keya and Ambeyi were summoned by management after a disturbance linked to their ongoing conflict.
The situation reportedly escalated dramatically on May 14 at Keya’s workplace in Nairobi. Reports indicate that both Keya and Ambeyi were summoned by management after a disturbance linked to their ongoing conflict.
Witnesses later claimed that tensions remained high even after the meeting ended.
According to the colleague, panic erupted after Ambeyi was allegedly seen carrying a knife shortly after leaving the workplace. Employees and bystanders reportedly attempted to flee as chaos unfolded in the area.
Moments later, Keya was discovered seriously injured near a pharmacy along Kirichwa Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. Emergency efforts were unable to save her life.
Police officers responding to the scene arrested Ambeyi shortly afterward and reportedly recovered items believed to have been used during the attack.
According to the colleague, panic erupted after Ambeyi was allegedly seen carrying a knife shortly after leaving the workplace. Employees and bystanders reportedly attempted to flee as chaos unfolded in the area.
Moments later, Keya was discovered seriously injured near a pharmacy along Kirichwa Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. Emergency efforts were unable to save her life.
Police officers responding to the scene arrested Ambeyi shortly afterward and reportedly recovered items believed to have been used during the attack.
He remains in custody as detectives continue with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Further reports indicate that Keya had resigned from her job on May 9 but was temporarily recalled shortly before the fatal incident.
Further reports indicate that Keya had resigned from her job on May 9 but was temporarily recalled shortly before the fatal incident.
Her family later identified her body at the City Mortuary, where they described her as a peaceful, hardworking, and kind young woman whose future had been tragically stolen.
The heartbreaking case has sparked renewed conversations about toxic relationships, gender-based violence, and the importance of protecting individuals facing threats from former partners.
The heartbreaking case has sparked renewed conversations about toxic relationships, gender-based violence, and the importance of protecting individuals facing threats from former partners.
