The tragic disappearance of Lydia Tokesi, a Moi University graduate, has come to a devastating conclusion after her mutilated body was discovered in Gataka Forest, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County.
Police confirmed that Lydia’s body was found with severe injuries, indicating brutal torture. Some of her body parts were missing, and her family identified her remains through the clothes found at the scene.
Detectives have launched an investigation and are currently searching for Philip Orwa, Lydia’s boyfriend of eight years, who was reportedly the last person seen with her before her disappearance on January 4, 2025.
Family members revealed troubling details about Lydia’s relationship with the suspect. They claim she had recently taken a bank loan to purchase a car for Orwa, which he used for a taxi business. The vehicle, now a crucial piece of evidence, was found abandoned near Lydia’s parents’ home, stained with blood.
Law enforcement is piecing together the events leading up to Lydia’s disappearance and tragic death. The motive behind the heinous crime remains unclear, but investigators suspect a link between the financial disputes and the gruesome murder.
The discovery has sparked outrage, with calls for justice from Lydia’s family, friends, and the public. Police have urged anyone with information on Orwa’s whereabouts to come forward.