In a statement on Tuesday, Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti said the deceased died after a botched abortion at a clinic in Dandora Phase 1. Detectives have arrested six people in connection with the mysterious death of human rights activist Caroline Mwatha. He said the six suspects participated in facilitated the failed abortion. Kinoti said a missing person’s report on Caroline was filed at Dandora police station on February 8.
On February 6, Caroline went to a clinic known as New Njiru Community Centre within Dandora Phase 1. It is believed an abortion was procured by the owner of the clinic Betty Akinyi Nyanya alias Betty Ramoya and one “Dr” Michael Onchiri alias Dr Mike. “Investigators believe that Caroline died in the clinic and the body was transferred to the Nairobi City Mortuary on February 7 at 4:42 am.” said Kinoti.
The records at City Mortuary indicate that the body was dropped off in a vehicle with registration number KBP 677B. Caroline’s family positively identified the body on Tuesday evening after two failed searches on February 8 and 9. Her name was recorded as Carole Mbeki when it was dropped at the facility on February 7. The records at City Mortuary indicate that the body was dropped off in a vehicle with registration number KBP 677B.
One Alexander Gitau Gikonyo from Isiolo is believed to be responsible for Caroline’s five-month pregnancy. Kinoti said Caroline and Gikonyo were in constant communication before the alleged abortion. Speaking at the same venue, Haki Africa’s Executive Director Hussein Khalid said they are treating the death with “a lot of suspicion”.
He called on the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet to set up an independent inquiry into the death. “There are telltale signs on the body that we are still yet to get answers conclusively to confirm what truly happened to our late comrade,” Khalid said.