A Mount Kenya University (MKU) student was found dead after traveling to meet a man she had recently met online. Her body was discovered dumped in the Kiamunyi area of Nakuru County, raising concerns about the safety of young women in online dating and social engagements.
The student, whose identity remains withheld, reportedly left her home to meet a man she had known for less than two weeks. Authorities revealed that the man and the student had connected through social media and had communicated frequently before deciding to meet in person. However, after leaving to meet the man, the student’s family lost contact with her, sparking immediate concern.
Her lifeless body was later found in Kiamunyi, abandoned under suspicious circumstances. The discovery has sent shockwaves across the MKU community and beyond, with many students mourning her tragic loss. Authorities have since launched an investigation, focusing on the man she met, who remains a person of interest. Law enforcement officials are also examining CCTV footage from the area and interviewing potential witnesses to piece together her final moments.
The tragic incident underscores the risks young people face in today’s digital dating landscape. Police are urging caution, advising young people to inform friends or family about their whereabouts when meeting new acquaintances. The MKU community, devastated by the loss, has called for justice for the student, while students have taken to social media to remember her as a cheerful, hardworking individual.
By Kenyans