True Crime Kenya

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explore the meteoric rise of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru, the Kenyan long-distance runner whose rare talent catapulted him into the global spotlight.

From humble beginnings in Nyahururu to shattering Olympic records in Beijing at just 22, Samuel seemed destined for greatness until the pressures of sudden fame, his personal struggles, and turbulent lifestyle began to cast long shadows on his bright future. 

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Cover Art:

F.Nur, PitchR Media

Editing/Production:

F. Nur, PitchR Media

Theme Song:

"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)

REFERENCES -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Wanjiruhttps://olympics.com/en/athletes/samuel-wanjiruhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13414257https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/inquest-into-death-of-athlete-samuel-wanjiru-rules-out-murder-suicide/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/sports/sammy-wanjiru-marathon-champion-is-dead-at-24.htmlhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001412215/the-death-of-a-godhttps://www.pulsesports.co.ke/athletics/story/samuel-wanjiru-kenyan-marathon-icon-whose-legacy-lives-on-13-years-since-his-untimely-demise-2024051723031165432https://grantland.com/features/anna-clark-mysterious-death-sammy-wanjiru/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12095635https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/content-hub/world-marathon-majors-press-release-and-tribute-to-sammy-wanjiruhttps://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/lessons-be-learned-death-samuel-wanjiruhttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/sports/marathon-champion-dies-in-fall-from-balcony.htmlhttps://nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/10-years-later-athlete-samuel-wanjiru-s-family-focuses-on-inquest--3402754https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/court-told-the-late-samuel-wanjiru-was-hit-with-blunt-object-3268962https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/may/16/sammy-wanjiru-obituaryhttps://www.france24.com/en/20080824-kenyas-wanjiru-breaks-olympic-marathon-record-beijing-2008-marathonhttps://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/fresh-claim-on-samuel-wanjiru-s-estate--2004184 https://sportshistoryke.home.blog/2019/10/13/the-sad-story-of-samuel-wanjiru/https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/athletics-kenyas-samuel-wanjiru-killed-not-suicide-pathologisthttps://www.kenyaforum.net/investigative/samuel-wanjiru-was-killed-pathologist-attests/Channel 5 Chicago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqGgp8teqrw Citizen TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28kVxQYnTINation Media https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/my-life-with-star-wanjiru--769492Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Wacera_NgugiCNN https://edition.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/12/30/olympic.champion.wanjiru.arrested/index.html

This is the story of Kenyan marathon runner Lucy Muhami, whose incredible athletic career spanned over 12 years. Known for her fierce determination and endurance, Lucy was a shining star in the world of long-distance running. But as her success and financial status grew, so did the shadows of envy that lurked behind the scenes.

CREDITS -

Cover Art

F.Nur, PitchR Media:

Editing/Production: F. Nur, PitchR Media

Theme Song: "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)

Character Voices:

- Bueno

- Sheriff Okonkwo

News Credits & Clips:

World Athletics

https://worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/luci-njeri-muhami-14289299

The Daily Nation

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/lucy-njeri-my-husband-paid-hitmen-sh1-5-million-to-kill-me-but-i-

talked-them-out-of-it-4087606

Nairobi News

https://nairobinews.nation.africa/leaked-conversation-between-athlete-and-hitmen-hired-to-kill-

his-wife/

Our final episode of Season 1 is the tragic story of Philomena Njeri and Jonathan Mukundi, a couple whose seemingly perfect marriage, successful business and luxurious lifestyle unraveled into a nightmare. Once deeply in love, their relationship's cracks slowly fractured under the weight of escalating tension. What began as a fairytale romance ultimately ended in a shocking crime that left family and friends questioning how things went so horribly wrong.

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Cover Art

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Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:

The Star:

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-08-06-njeri-mukundi-were-opposite-in-character-but-so-

deeply-in-love/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awqY8UFQYM

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUszZR5yyGw

Kenyans.co.ke:

https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/67262-interesting-new-details-emerge-philomena-njeris-death

Mpasho:

https://mpasho.co.ke/crime/2021-08-06-she-was-dead-asleep-philomena-njeris-last-moments-

alive/

The Daily Nation:

https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/suspected-murder-suicide-in-kiambu-shines-

spotlight-on-gun-licences--3498310

Ajabu Africa:

https://www.ajabuafrica.net/short-lived-reunion-by-estranged-couple-ends-in-murder-suicide-

2247.html

Nairobi Leo:

https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/3890/more-details-emerge-on-case-where-jonathan-

mukundi-gachunga-shot-his-wife-philomena-njeri-dead-then-committed-suicide

KBC News:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWCmmR515ls

Pulse Live:

https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/secret-investments-and-other-fights-that-broke-kiambu-

couples-marriage/f0lmj6v

TV47:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BamJqtaX16w

Citizen TV Kenya:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYchPGYLvyw&rco=1

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awqY8UFQYM

The Daily Nation:

https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/suspected-murder-suicide-in-kiambu-shines-

spotlight-on-gun-licences--3498310

This is the story of Kate Mitchell: a British woman who met her untimely end in Kenya under mysterious circumstances. Her final night is a maze of puzzling events, unanswered questions, and haunting clues that have left investigators and loved ones searching for the truth. Was this a murder, or was there something more sinister at play?

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Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:

Aludah Klemarz TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxc7uRy7bGY

Pulse Live Kenya

https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/bbc-employee-kate-michell-had-won-a-grant-hours-

before-she-died-in-kenya-brother/z6qn38f

Nation News

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/tamati-mauti-man-linked-to-bbc-worker-s-death-loved-

to-make-all-laugh--3638370

Pulse Live TV

https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/bbc-employee-kate-michell-had-won-a-grant-hours-

before-she-died-in-kenya-brother/z6qn38f

The Star

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-11-23-man-linked-to-killing-of-bbc-employee-in-

nairobi-was-her-fixer-officials-say/

Tuko News

https://www.tuko.co.ke/world/434328-kate-mitchell-bbc-journalist-found-dead-nairobi-

hotel/

The Saturday Standard

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/counties/article/2001430789/tamati-mauti-the-

bwana-raha-who-loved-politics-karaoke-and-the-altar

The Daily Nation

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/dan-mauti-postmortem-report-on-my-son-tamati-mauti-

doesn-t-add-up-3632722

Nairobi Leo

https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/5176/fresh-details-emerge-on-tamati-mauti-

man-suspected-to-have-killed-bbc-manager-kate-mitchell-at-a-nairobi-hotel

Mpasho

https://mpasho.co.ke/exclusives/2021-11-24-no-one-will-stand-at-your-funeral-tamati-

mautis-last-posts/

Breaking Kenya News

https://www.breakingkenyanews.com/2021/12/tamati-mauti-man-linked-to-bbc-

workers.html

Nairobi Leo

https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/5191/father-of-tamati-mauti-man-accused-of-

killing-bbcs-kate-mitchell-speaks-out-accuses-police-of-frustrating-his-family

This is the story of Dr James Nganga Muiruri: a promising young man, whose future was shattered after a fateful night out.

Credits:

Cover Art

Editing/Production

Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/officer-to-die-for-killing-doctor-955762

On Part 2 of The Thika Bank Heist, join us as we find out exactly who these robbers were, what motivated their daring venture and what happened after they finally got their hands on the prize.

Credits:

Cover Art

Editing/Production

Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMEd-l7-hzo

https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/it-s-normal-suspects-father-says-of-sh52-million-kcb-thika-heist-2179638

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017-11-27-learned-suspects-in-kcb-thika-heist-deny-charges-remain-in-custody/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX6GOAypcaM

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we explore the story of the Thika Bank Heist.  Inspired by the plot of a popular Hollywood movie, a close group of friends meticulously crafted a plan to infiltrate one of the most secure financial institutions in Thika. Drawing from the cinematic genius of heist films, they employed a combination of cunning strategy and brazen audacity to execute a robbery that would go down in Kenyan history.

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Cover Art

Editing/Production

Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:

https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/central/2019-03-14-30-witnesses-to-testify-against-thika-bank-heist-suspects/

https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2017/11/3-suspects-in-thika-bank-robbery-due-in-court-sh17-6mn-recovered/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Kenya/comments/tf2zcz/kcb_thika_heist/?rdt=54242

https://www.citizen.digital/news/police-seize-equipment-used-in-thika-kcb-bank-heist-183095

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/behind-the-sh52-million-thika-kcb-bank-robbery-mystery--483202

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtUJ57WT9Yk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bank_Job

https://twitter.com/RBudhdev/status/934386042446270465

This is the heartbreaking story of Keagan Githua, a beloved 24 year old whose life was tragically cut short by a senseless crime of opportunity. Keagan's story is one of promise, lost opportunity, and the permanent stain violence leaves on innocent lives, reminding us of the fragility of our existence.

Credits:

Cover Art

Editing/Production

Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:
Ridgeways Baptist Church youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPPQuegIdq4

The Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/revealed-student-17-main-suspect-in-murder-of-keagan-githua-at-ridgeways-4030132

The Star

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-11-15-four-suspects-linked-to-murder-of-keagan-githua-in-ridgeways-arrested/

Citizen Digital
https://www.citizen.digital/news/prime-suspect-in-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested-n309697

Kenyans.Co.Ke

https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/82019-dci-reveals-how-matatu-stage-attendant-targeted-keagan-githua

Swala Nyeti
https://swalanyeti.co.ke/news/article/5374/4-suspects-linked-to-gruesome-murder-of-keagan-githua-in-ridgeways-arrested

Pulse Live Kenya
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/suspects-linked-to-death-of-strathmore-university-graduate-keagan-githua-arrested/1sq6c2d

Capital FM
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/suspects-linked-to-death-of-strathmore-university-graduate-keagan-githua-arrested/1sq6c2d

Tuko Newshttps

https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/483696-githuraimatatu-state-attendant-arrested-nairobi-graduants-murder-in/

K24 TV
https://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/keagan-githuas-killer-arrested-86847/

The Nairobi Review
https://nairobireview.africa/prime-suspect-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested/

The Standard
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/features/article/2001460661/deadly-boda-boda-riding-thugs-on-the-loose-in-city-urban-areas

The Standard
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/features/article/2001460661/deadly-boda-boda-riding-thugs-on-the-loose-in-city-urban-areas

Lynn Ngugi Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAqwr_z9jcw

This is the story of Rahab Karisa: 

In this heart-wrenching episode, we explore a shocking murder that rocked the country and sparked a chilling question: Can we ever fully vet the people we invite to work in our homes? Join us as we explore the devastating consequences of misplaced trust in this haunting story.

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Cover Art

Editing/Production

Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:

LinkedIn

The Nairobian

Citizen Digital

CITIZEN TV

Nairobi Wire

NATION TV

Nation Media

Tuko News

Pulse

People Daily

KENYA NEWS AGENCY

Facebook

KENYANS.CO.KE

This is the story of Kevin Matundura: 

A cautionary tale about the intersection of youth and poor decision-making, and how one person's choices can irreversibly shape their destiny. 

*This podcast episode discusses a true crime case involving a non-descriptive incident of sexual assault. While we approach this topic with sensitivity and discretion, we wish to forewarn listeners that it may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised*

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Cover Art

Editing/Production

Theme Song

News Credits & Clips:

Daily Nation

Tuko News

Daily Nation

Citizen Digital

Mtaa Wangu Nakuru

Nairobi Wire

The Star

TV 47

Faculty of Law Blogs/ University of Oxford

In Part 2 of the case of Herman Rouwenhorst, we go deeper into the intricate details of Herman Rouwenhorst's murder and reveal the suspects' potential motives, shedding new light on this shocking case.

Credits:

Sources:

De Telegraaf (Netherlands)

NTV KENYA -⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDQKGz4uko⁠’

Kenya Law case library -⁠http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/218696/⁠

National Council on the Administration of Justice Bail & Bond Policy Guidelines -chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/Bail_and_Bond_Policy_Guidelines.pdf

NTV Weekend -⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqo6mlRCXTs⁠

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we explore the intriguing and tragic story of Herman Rouwenhorst, a Dutch national who embarked on a serene life of retirement in Kenya's idyllic coastal region, only to meet a shocking and mysterious end.  Join us as we investigate the characters who were part of Herman's life and the puzzling circumstances of his murder.

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Sources:

This is the story of Priscilla Kolongei, a Kenyan flight attendant whose life took a dark and dangerous turn when she found herself at the centre of a high-stakes crime that would ultimately unravel her world.

This true crime episode contains adult themes, and information regarding narcotic distribution which, may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

Credits:

Cover Art -F.Nur, PitchR Media

Editing/Production -F. Nur, PitchR Media

Theme Song -"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)

News Clips:

Citizen TV -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9tWhRk91P0

In this gripping first episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Ivy Wangechi. Ivy, a promising medical student at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, met her tragic end in a gruesome attack that sent shockwaves throughout her medical school community, and the entire country. Join us as we uncover the motives behind this heinous act and the impact it had on Ivy's loved ones and society at large.

This true crime episode contains descriptions of violence and may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

Credits:

Cover Art:F.Nur, PitchR Media

Editing/Production: F. Nur, PitchR Media

Theme Song: "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)

News Clips:

Citizen TV Kenya

https://youtu.be/VnSBQjx3-Hc?feature=shared

Nairobi News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2Q0rW63LI

NTV Kenya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWN5wxcGSb0