Seven Students Arrested Over Mysterious Death of Daystar University Student at Nairobi Apartment

A cloud of shock and unanswered questions hangs over Harmony Plaza in Ngara, Nairobi, after a 23-year-old Daystar University student, Lorna Kathambi Karani, was found dead under mysterious circumstances. Seven students have since been arrested as detectives intensify investigations into what transpired during a night gathering that ended in tragedy.

🔴 The Incident

According to police reports, Lorna’s body was discovered at around 4:10 a.m. on Sunday, November 23, lying on the ground floor of the 12-storey building with severe head injuries. Moments earlier, security guards had heard a loud thud, prompting them to rush outside where they found her unresponsive.The victim had reportedly been in the company of fellow university students who had gathered for a night of music and drinks. Neighbours said they heard loud singing, shouting, and guitar playing coming from the 12th-floor apartment shortly before the incident.

🔴 Seven Arrested as DCI Launches Full Investigation

present that night:

Dennis Kariuki Gitonga

Loise Osiro

Lucy Mora

Ali Kibwana Kamaku

Precious Kendi Mutembei

Austin Ochieng

The suspects are currently being held following a court order allowing detectives to detain them for several days as investigations continue. Some personal items belonging to the deceased—including her phone, identity card, clothes, and shoes—were recovered from the apartment.Detectives are also retrieving CCTV footage from the building, conducting phone forensics, and recording witness statements to determine whether the fall was accidental, suicidal, or a result of foul play.

Wendy Kerubo

🔴 Courtroom Drama

During a court session at the Milimani Law Courts, Magistrate Dolphina Alego questioned the students on their conduct, particularly the reported alcohol use before the incident. The courtroom was tense as parents expressed disappointment and urged their children to cooperate with investigators.

🔴 Unanswered Questions

Several issues remain unclear:What exactly happened inside the apartment before the fall?Was Lorna alone when she fell — or did someone witness the moment?Is there CCTV footage capturing the events?Why were the victim’s personal items found in another room?The DCI is now racing to piece together the timeline, relying heavily on digital forensics and statements from all individuals involved.

Family Yet to Identify the Body

🔴 Family Yet to Identify the Body

Lorna’s family, who lives in Meru, is expected to travel to Nairobi to officially identify the body and witness the post-mortem examination

🔴 A Tragic Loss

Daystar University students have taken to social media expressing grief and demanding justice for their colleague. The case has sparked conversations about peer influence, alcohol use among youth, and safety within Nairobi’s high-rise residential buildings.The investigation continues.