Sombre mood engulfed Moto village in Sirikwa Ward of Kuresoi North Constituency in Nakuru County on Saturday October 10, 2026 as slain student Joy Wangui Wairimu was laid to rest.
The burial of the 19-year-old student was an emotional moment as family, friends and the community gathered to bid her farewell.
Leaders who attended the burial called for thorough investigation into the incident that led to the loss of life of the student.
They at the same time condemned gender based violence in society, calling for a collective responsibility towards addressing the same.
Nakuru Woman MP Liza Chelule who attended the burial termed Joy’s death a painful reminder of the need to take gender-based violence seriously and to promote respect, responsible relationships and the protection of young people in our communities.
“We call for justice for Joy and urge the relevant authorities to ensure that investigations are concluded and the law takes its course,” she stated.
