A senior officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Daniel Mburu Macharia, has been released on a cash bail of KSh1.5 million as investigations continue into the murder of Florence Nyaga.
Bail Granted Pending Investigations
Macharia, who is based at the DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road, is accused of fatally attacking Nyaga in a case that has drawn public attention.
The court granted him bail pending further investigations into the incident.
Surrender After Going Into Hiding
According to police reports, the suspect surrendered at Naivasha Police Station on March 4, 2026, after reportedly going into hiding following the incident.
The alleged crime is said to have occurred on February 28, 2026, at a rented apartment along Lumumba Drive.
Victim Found Dead in Apartment
Preliminary findings indicate that Florence Nyaga, a salonist, had been unreachable to her family since February 27, raising concern.
Her body was discovered the following morning inside the Roysambu apartment.
Authorities noted that the body bore bruises and multiple stab wounds, suggesting a violent struggle prior to her death.
Ongoing Investigations
Investigators are continuing to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident, with the case expected to proceed through the judicial process.
The development has sparked concern over cases involving law enforcement officers and underscores the importance of accountability within security agencies.
