Homicide detectives have arrested the prime suspect linked to the murder of Edgar Mokua, a lecturer at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), whose body was discovered days after he mysteriously disappeared from his Lavington home.
Mokua was last seen on July 6, 2026, when he left his residence at Princes Park, Lavington, at around 4:20 p.m. and never returned.
Concerned relatives reported him missing at Muthangari Police Station after efforts to trace him proved futile.
Five days later, his body was found at the City Mortuary, where it had been taken by officers from Kiamumbi Police Station after being recovered near Woodcreek Academy.
The complexity of the case prompted homicide detectives to take over investigations.
Preliminary findings revealed a series of events leading to Mokua’s final moments.
Detectives established that on the night he disappeared, Mokua spent several hours at Kettle Club in Lavington with two men and a woman before the group proceeded to Ibiza Club at Lavington Mall.
His companions later left, leaving him behind.
He was never seen alive again.
His body was later discovered dumped near Woodcreek Academy.
Using forensic intelligence, investigators established that a grey Toyota Ractis, registration number KBZ 002R, was the vehicle used to dump Mokua’s body before speeding away from the scene.
The vehicle was captured by surveillance cameras, providing investigators with a crucial lead.
A manhunt was immediately launched, and through forensic leads, detectives arrested Richard Gikuhe Mbugua at Ruiru Blue Estate.
The Toyota Ractis believed to have been used in the incident was also recovered at Murera Farm in Juja.
The suspect is currently in custody undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment as investigations into the murder continue.
The impounded motor vehicle has been detained as an exhibit.
