Religious sister in Kenya detained as probe into colleague’s death continues

ACI Africa, Oct 16, 2025 / 15:11 pm

A judge in Kenya has ordered the continued detention of a Catholic religious sister accused of involvement in the death of her colleague in the country’s Diocese of Meru , citing the seriousness of the alleged offense, the need to complete investigations, and concerns for her personal safety.

According to Kenyan media reports, Senior Resident Magistrate Evalyne Ndegwa ruled on Oct. 14 that Sister Caroline Kanjiru of the Nazareth Sisters of the Annunciation will remain in custody for two weeks to allow investigators to conduct DNA testing and other forensic procedures related to the death of her colleague, Sister Anselmina Karimi, who was found dead on Oct. 12.

“In my opinion, it is necessary for the suspect’s own safety and protection and to pre