Police in Narok County are investigating the murder of a first year Maasai Mara University female student whose body was found lying in a bush a few meters from the university.
The deceased identified as Adah Nyambura Ameru, aged 20 years, had been reported missing on Sunday by her 23-year-old boyfriend identified as Brian Kimutai.
According to Narok County Police Commander John Kizito, the deceased had gone missing on Saturday night while at a nightclub, as reported by the boyfriend.
The body was later discovered in the Macedonia area by members of the public who reported the incident to the police.
The police boss said the body was half naked with minor bruises on the face adding that it is suspected that the deceased was raped before being murdered.
According to a video that has gone viral on social media, the student was seen in good mood, dancing at the night club, a few hours before she went missing.
Her body was taken to the Narok County Referral Hospital morgue for preservation awaiting postmortem.
Incidents of University students being killed in unclear circumstances have been on the rise in the country.
Last month, a 36-year-old Kenyatta University student June Jerop, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in unclear circumstances.
In the same month, the body of Ann Wangari, a 22-year-old Bomet University student was recovered from River Nyanogres a week after she had gone missing.
In January the body of Phyllis Jepleting, then a first-year student at Karatina University was found inside her boyfriend’s house in Nakuru.
Kizito called on university students to focus on their studies saying their input is much needed in developing the nation.
“The whole nation is eagerly waiting for your services. Please concentrate in doing research and anything that will boost your academics while in school,” advised the police commander.
By Ann Salaton
