Caption for the landscape image: A murder, a missing suspect and community stigma Friday, April 04, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Purity Njeri who disappeared on July 18, 2020 and her lifeless body was discovered, stuffed in a sack and buried in a shallow grave. Photo credit: Pool By Mwangi Muiruri Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related In the quiet hills of Murang'a, seven-year-old Purity Njeri's laughter was silenced in a way too cruel to fathom. Nearly five years later, the soil that covered her tiny body has outlived the justice her family so desperately seeks. PREMIUM Murder tapes: How witnesses helped Didmus Barasa walk scot free They gave conflicting evidence in court. PREMIUM Explained: How does law handle minors who kill others? Cases involving children are governed by the Penal Code of Kenya and principles of juvenile criminal justice. The harrowing journey of teen refugee who documented her own murder Horror in Wajir as 17-year-old refugee girl is butchered, set ablaze for refusing to marry 55-year-old man. PREMIUM Woman’s 36 days of hope, tycoon’s son, and septic tank death cover-up The body of Grace Nelima,23, was found in a septic tank in Kirinyaga. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Murder tapes: How witnesses helped Didmus Barasa walk scot free They gave conflicting evidence in court.
PREMIUM Explained: How does law handle minors who kill others? Cases involving children are governed by the Penal Code of Kenya and principles of juvenile criminal justice.
The harrowing journey of teen refugee who documented her own murder Horror in Wajir as 17-year-old refugee girl is butchered, set ablaze for refusing to marry 55-year-old man.
PREMIUM Woman’s 36 days of hope, tycoon’s son, and septic tank death cover-up The body of Grace Nelima,23, was found in a septic tank in Kirinyaga.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
