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Love, loss and the law: Kenyan national remanded over Windhoek murder charge
Kenyan national Geoffrey Jeff Kasume has been charged with murdering his girlfriend Regina Nambashu Kondombolo (inset) in Windhoek, Namibia.
What you need to know:
- According to the charge sheet presented in court, Mr Kasume unlawfully and intentionally killed Kondombolo at her residence in Otjomuise Extension 2.
- The prosecution requested that the accused be held at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, citing concerns for his own safety given the gravity of the allegations.
A 40-year-old Kenyan national has run into trouble with Namibian authorities after he allegedly killed his girlfriend.
Geoffrey Jeff Kasume has been remanded in custody following his first court appearance. He appeared before the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in Windhoek, where he was formally charged with the murder of 33-year-old Regina Nambashu Kondombolo.
The prosecution successfully opposed bail as investigations into the alleged killing continue.
Regina Nambashu Kondombolo who is beleived to have been murdered by her Kenyan boyfriend Geoffrey Jeff Kasume in Windhoek, Namibia.
According to the charge sheet presented in court, on or about February 7, 2026, Mr Kasume “unlawfully and intentionally killed Kondombolo at her residence in Otjomuise Extension 2.”
The State is prosecuting the matter as murder, read together with provisions of Namibia’s Domestic Violence Act, arguing that the accused and the deceased were in a domestic relationship at the time of the incident. Court documents describe the pair as boyfriend and girlfriend.
Public prosecutor Tatelo Cuthbert Lusepani opposed the accused’s release on bail, stating that investigations remain at a preliminary stage. Releasing Mr Kasume, the State argued, could jeopardise ongoing inquiries and compromise witnesses or evidence.
“The investigations are at a premature stage,” the prosecution told the court, adding that public interest in the case warranted continued detention.
The State further submitted that Mr Kasume posed a potential flight risk due to his foreign nationality. Mr Lusepani indicated that authorities required additional time to verify his immigration status and the legality of his stay in Namibia.
The prosecution also requested that the accused be held at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, citing concerns for his own safety given the gravity of the allegations and the heightened public attention surrounding the case.
Mr Kasume was represented by defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht, who raised procedural concerns regarding police engagement with his client. Mr Engelbrecht requested that any intended interviews or investigative contact be channelled through him and that the accused not be questioned in his absence, underscoring his client’s right to legal representation.
After hearing submissions from both sides, the court ordered that Mr Kasume remain in custody pending further investigations. The matter was postponed to April 24, 2026 for a progress update and further directions.
Kenyan national Geoffrey Jeff Kasume has been charged with murdering his girlfriend Regina Nambashu Kondombolo in Windhoek, Namibia.
According to police, Ms Kondombolo’s body was discovered on February 9, 2026 at her home in Otjomuise Extension 2.
Information before investigators suggests that her boyfriend, accompanied by the property’s landlord, forced open the door after reportedly receiving no response from inside.
It is alleged that he had visited the residence earlier that morning before returning later in the evening with the landlord. The precise reasons for these visits remain under review.
Authorities are also examining allegations that the accused may have interfered with the crime scene after the door was broken down. It is claimed that upon entering the house, Mr Kasume touched the deceased’s body, dressed her, handled her hair and attempted to resuscitate her.
Investigators are working to determine whether these actions amount to a violation of a corpse or constitute tampering with forensic evidence. The State is further exploring whether the conduct was intended to account for the presence of his DNA at the scene by suggesting that contact occurred after death.
Prosecutors are considering whether additional charges - including defeating or obstructing the course of justice - may be preferred, depending on the outcome of forensic examinations and the broader investigation.
While the charge sheet identifies the pair as being in a domestic relationship, investigators are seeking to establish the full history and status of that relationship. Reports indicate that a close friend of Ms Kondombolo told authorities the couple had previously been involved but allegedly separated in early 2024.
According to the friend’s account, there had been minimal communication between the two following the separation, at least from the deceased’s side. Police are now working to determine whether the relationship had resumed or whether disputes preceded the fatal incident.
Ms Kondombolo has been described by friends and family as an ambitious young entrepreneur who ran a small “order-with-me” retail business. Her death has stirred deep emotion in Windhoek and beyond, with relatives seeking clarity and justice as the legal process unfolds.
Given the accused’s Kenyan nationality, the case has attracted cross-border attention. However, Namibian authorities retain jurisdiction, as the alleged offence occurred within their territory. International cooperation may nonetheless be pursued should travel records or personal documentation become relevant to the investigation.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to allow both investigative and judicial processes to proceed without interference, emphasising that forensic analysis, post-mortem findings, witness testimony and digital evidence will be central to the prosecution’s case.
Mr Kasume will remain in custody until April 24, 2026, when the court is expected to receive an update on the progress of investigations and determine the next procedural steps in the murder proceedings.
