Investigations
Kware Serial Killings: Is Collins Jumaisi Khalusha the Fall Guy?

The arrest of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, accused of killing and dumping at least 42 bodies at the Kware dumpsite in Nairobi’s Mukuru kwa Njenga slums, has ignited a storm of controversy and public skepticism.
While the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) claims Khalusha confessed to the murders, many Kenyans are questioning the rapidity and integrity of the investigation.
Doubts have been raised about the evidence presented, the timeline of events, and the suspect’s background.
This case, juxtaposed against recent unresolved cases of police brutality, has led to a growing distrust in law enforcement.
Public Skepticism Over Kware Serial Killings
DCI boss Amin Mohamed announced on Monday that Khalusha confessed to killing 42 women from 2022 to July 2024, starting with his wife, Imelda Khalenya.
However, Kenyans online quickly raised questions about the rapid investigation and arrest before autopsies were conducted.
They also criticized the DCI for the swift action compared to their inaction regarding rogue officers involved in recent anti-government protests.
Comments flooded social media:
- “It took you 72 hours to arrest the alleged serial killer. How long will it take to arrest the killers of Kianjokoma brothers and Rita Waeni?”
- “The suspect’s background is sketchy. Whoever did that must be very wealthy and connected.”
- “The DCI caught the ‘Serial Killer’ in less than 6 hours but can’t identify who killed innocent Kenyans during protests. Watu sio wajinga buana.”
Imelda Khalenya’s Disappearance
Khalusha’s alleged first victim was his wife, strangled two years ago, yet her body remains undiscovered. Imelda’s mother only recently recorded a statement, despite claiming she reported her daughter missing in 2022.
This discrepancy led to further doubts about the investigation’s integrity.
Questions arose:
- “She’s recording a statement two years after her daughter’s disappearance? Why not earlier?”
- “Was the matter reported to the police? Was an investigation done? What was the DCI’s report?”
Community Doubts
Locals in Mukuru kwa Njenga claimed not to recognize Khalusha, questioning his alleged residence near the dumpsite.
The DCI asserted that he lived in a room 100 meters from the crime scene. Yet, the idea of a man killing 42 women over two years without detection seemed implausible.
Online skepticism was rampant:
- “Can the DCI produce missing persons reports that align with the theory of the 42 women allegedly killed?”
- “Why wasn’t he arrested after his wife’s murder in 2022?”
Questionable Evidence
The evidence presented by the DCI included 24 Airtel SIM cards, a laptop, a hard drive, two flash drives, a machete, 12 nylon sacks, a pair of industrial gloves, and eight ID cards.
Other items included a pink handbag, two female panties, a reflector jacket, two title deeds, two notebooks, and assorted documents.
However, Kenyans were quick to point out inconsistencies:
- “The laptop resembles government-issued devices used during the national census.”
- “The female panties are too clean to have been used by the alleged victims.”
Post-Mortem Delays
The condition of the dumped bodies, all showing similar decomposition stages, suggested recent crimes. A post-mortem examination has yet to be conducted to reveal more details.
Allegations of Torture to Confess to Kware Serial Killing
In court, Khalusha’s lawyer, John Maina Ndegwa, claimed his client was tortured into confessing.
“My client needs urgent medical attention…he was subjected to torture, and the confession of murdering 42 persons is laughable,” Ndegwa stated.
The DCI denied these allegations, and Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi allowed for Khalusha’s 30-day detention to complete the investigation.
But as the investigation unfolds, Kenyans demand transparency and thoroughness from the DCI to ensure justice and accountability in this high-profile case.
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