Caption for the landscape image: Serial killer or opportunistic criminal? Unravelling man behind Nyeri double murder Monday, March 16, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Joseph Weru is suspected of killing Mary Murutuni and Beatrice Nyawira, and of dumping their bodies along Rivers Karogoto and Sagana in Nyeri County. Photo credit: Pool By Mercy Mwende Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related The text messages were sent to their relatives days apart but followed an eerily similar script. At first, they raised little suspicion since they contained requests for money and pleas for help. PREMIUM A missing head, Nyeri land dispute and unresolved murder Killing of 85-year-old woman remains a mystery, three years since she was attacked in her sleep, and beheaded . PREMIUM Three murdered in two weeks: Who is killing old people in Salgaa? Residents warn of 'targeted murders’ as detectives probe possible serial killer. PREMIUM How MP’s fake murder plot blew cover on ‘serial killer’ Man falsely accused DCI officers of hiring him to assassinate Mathira MP. PREMIUM Kware murders: Confusion after man claims to be suspect Collins Jumaisi The suspect was arrested following an altercation with fellow travellers in a matatu. PREMIUM Githurai 44 and 45: Where crossing the road takes you to another county Branded a hotbed of every vice, residents say they are determined to change the narrative Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test 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 How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM A missing head, Nyeri land dispute and unresolved murder Killing of 85-year-old woman remains a mystery, three years since she was attacked in her sleep, and beheaded .
PREMIUM Three murdered in two weeks: Who is killing old people in Salgaa? Residents warn of 'targeted murders’ as detectives probe possible serial killer.
PREMIUM How MP’s fake murder plot blew cover on ‘serial killer’ Man falsely accused DCI officers of hiring him to assassinate Mathira MP.
PREMIUM Kware murders: Confusion after man claims to be suspect Collins Jumaisi The suspect was arrested following an altercation with fellow travellers in a matatu.
PREMIUM Githurai 44 and 45: Where crossing the road takes you to another county Branded a hotbed of every vice, residents say they are determined to change the narrative
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
