A 19-year-old man, Morgan Kundu Simiyu, was fatally stabbed near a railway crossing footbridge in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Nairobi, on May 24, 2026. Detectives from Makadara are investigating the murder as his girlfriend is taken in for questioning.
Detectives from the Makadara Police Division in Nairobi have launched a full murder investigation following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man near a railway crossing footbridge in the Mukuru kwa Njenga informal settlement.
The victim, identified by his sister as Morgan Kundu Simiyu, a resident of Maziwa Estate within Mukuru kwa Njenga, was found with a stab wound on the right side of his chest. He was 19 years old at the time of his death.
How the Incident Unfolded
The fatal incident was reported on Sunday, May 24, 2026, by a member of the public who alerted police to the scene near the railway crossing footbridge. Upon arrival, officers found Simiyu fatally injured.
According to police, the altercation that led to his death allegedly involved another man and a woman believed to be his girlfriend. The exact sequence of events and the motive behind the stabbing are still under active investigation.
Girlfriend Taken in for Interrogation
Authorities have detained the deceased's girlfriend for questioning at a local police station, where she is recording a statement to help investigators piece together the circumstances surrounding the violent confrontation. No formal arrest has been announced at this stage.
Crime Scene Investigation and Postmortem Ordered
Crime scene personnel from the Makadara Division responded promptly to the location, where they processed, documented, and preserved evidence at the scene before the body was carefully moved.
The remains of Morgan Kundu Simiyu have since been transferred to the Nairobi City Mortuary, where he awaits a postmortem examination that is expected to provide a conclusive determination of the cause of death and assist in building the case.
Investigations Ongoing
Makadara detectives have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and are pursuing all leads. The case highlights the persistent security challenges facing informal settlements like Mukuru kwa Njenga, where violent incidents continue to claim young lives.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing murder investigation.