This hits close to me, because I’ve spent a lot of time Kenya. It is actually a second home for me.
Collins Jumaisi, a 33-year-old man living near a quarry, was arrested as a suspected serial killer. Authorities had been investigating a series of murders in the area, which led them to Collins after linking him to multiple crime scenes through forensic evidence.
The community had been living in fear as the number of unsolved murders escalated, many involving victims found near or around quarry sites.
Collins had lived a relatively quiet life, working sporadic jobs near the quarry, but his demeanor raised suspicion after the pattern of killings was analyzed. Investigators uncovered tools and items in his home that tied him to the grisly acts. Reports indicate that he used his knowledge of the quarry’s isolated areas to conceal the bodies of his victims.
His arrest has brought a sense of relief to the community, though the investigation is still ongoing as police search for additional evidence and potentially more victims. Collins is awaiting trial, and the details surrounding the case are expected to unravel in the coming months.
On August 21, 2024, Kenyan police came under intense scrutiny after being accused of aiding the escape of Collins Jumaisi, a suspected serial killer who had recently confessed to the brutal murders of 42 women. Jumaisi, who had been arrested and was awaiting trial, reportedly vanished under suspicious circumstances while in police custody, sparking public outrage and a wave of conspiracy theories about corruption and complicity within law enforcement.
According to sources, Jumaisi was last seen in a heavily guarded detention facility when, under unclear circumstances, he managed to escape. Several officers involved in overseeing his detention have since been accused of deliberately allowing his escape, either through gross negligence or, as some suspect, direct involvement in helping him flee. This has led to demands for an independent investigation into the possible corruption within the police force.
The public’s trust in the authorities had already been eroded by the case, as many believed that earlier complaints and evidence pointing to Jumaisi’s activities were ignored or mishandled. The accusation of police involvement in his escape has only deepened suspicions, with many questioning the level of corruption and accountability in the Kenyan police force.
Families of Jumaisi’s victims are devastated, fearing they may never see justice for their loved ones. Protests have erupted in various parts of the country, calling for the immediate recapture of the fugitive and severe punishment for any officers found complicit in his escape. The case has drawn national and international attention, as it highlights systemic issues within Kenya’s law enforcement and justice system.
As of now, a manhunt is underway for Jumaisi, while the government faces mounting pressure to resolve the case swiftly and transparently, ensuring that both the serial killer and any corrupt officials involved are brought to justice.
