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Seventh suspect arrested in Meru blogger Sniper’s murder probe

Mwangaza home

Eastern Region DCI Coordinator Lenny Kisaka (right) briefs the media at the official residence of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza where they collected evidence in the murder case of blogger Daniel Muthiani aka Sniper on January 6, 2024.

Photo credit: Gitonga Marete | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Mr Mwenda is the seventh suspect to be arrested in the probe, which has drawn in Governor Kawira Mwangaza's brother.
  • Suspects expected to appear in court today following an application by the DCI to have them remanded for 21 days.



Detectives on Sunday arrested another suspect, Brian Mwenda, in connection with the murder of Meru blogger and political activist Daniel Muthiani, alias Sniper.

Homicide detectives led by Director Martin Nyabuto raided the suspect's house in Gachanka area in Imenti North where they conducted a search from 8am to 3pm before bundling him into a vehicle.