Nakuru: Grief as Commercial Sex Worker is Found Dead in Lodging
- Police in Nakuru county launched investigations after a commercial sex worker was found dead inside a lodging
- Video from the scene showed Faith Otieno's colleagues crying in pain as her body was picked up by the police
- The police report indicated how the lodge attendant found the body, even as the motive behind the suspected killing remains unclear
- Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Mary Nyaboke urged inclusive safety policies, citing neglect of sex workers as a systemic justice failure
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Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nakuru – Grief has engulfed Umoja estate in Nakuru county following the death of a woman under unclear circumstances.
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Faith Otieno, a commercial sex worker popularly known by her street name "Zuchu," was found dead in a lodging in Umoja estate on Sunday morning, July 27.
Who found Zuchu's body in Nakuru lodging?
According to preliminary reports, the body was discovered by lodging attendants who immediately alerted the authorities.
Friends and colleagues of the deceased, who were overwhelmed by emotions, staged a protest outside the lodging demanding justice.
They called on detectives to expedite investigations and ensure that the perpetrator behind the heinous act is brought to justice.
They accused law enforcement of laxity in cases involving sex workers, urging for equal protection and swift action.
There was an emotional moment as police officers arrived at the scene to pick up Faith's body.
In the video seen by TUKO.co.ke, the victim's colleagues were wailing in pain as the officer moved the body from the room to the waiting vehicle.
What was the motive behind Zuchu's murder?
The body has been moved to Nakuru County mortuary pending post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
Police in Nakuru have confirmed the incident and assured the public that a manhunt for the suspect is underway.
They appealed for calm as they continued searching for the suspect.
The motive behind the suspected killing remains unclear, but police have reportedly begun interrogating individuals who were last seen with the deceased.
Her death adds to growing concerns about the safety of young women in urban settings and the need for faster justice in such cases.
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Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Mary Nyaboke, a gender and social justice researcher, emphasised the need for inclusive safety policies that protect all citizens regardless of their profession.
"The continued neglect of sex workers' safety reflects a broader societal failure to recognise them as deserving of dignity and justice. When investigations into their deaths are delayed or dismissed, it reinforces dangerous power dynamics and increases vulnerability, she told TUKO.co.ke.
How a woman was killed inside a lodge in Kakamega
In a similar incident, residents of Nangili in Kakamega County were left in shock following the mysterious death of a woman identified as Betty.
TV 47 reported that Betty was found dead in a lodging hours after she arrived in the company of a man suspected to be her lover.
According to the preliminary report, Betty's lifeless body was discovered in one of the rooms, but her alleged boyfriend was nowhere to be seen.
Police officers in the area launched a manhunt for the suspect, who was last seen entering the room with Betty.
Zipporah Chepkoros, a resident, reported a surge in deaths of women at local bars and lodgings, noting this was the fourth such incident without police intervention.
They called on the police and local authorities to take action against the owner of the establishment.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
