Ann Wangari Mwangi, a trader at Gikomba market, disappeared on Friday after leaving her home.
According to relatives, she neither returned that evening nor contacted anyone to explain her whereabouts. Her last known sighting was in South B, where she was seen before vanishing.
Her sudden disappearance prompted immediate concern. Family members, friends, and police officers launched a frantic search across the city.
Posters were shared, calls were made, and visits to hospitals and police stations were conducted. Despite these efforts, Wangari could not be traced.
Two days later, the search ended tragically after Wangari’s body was discovered in her boyfriend’s house. Authorities confirmed that she had been murdered, though the motive remains unclear.
Police have since opened a case to determine what led to her death and who was responsible.
Wangari’s family has described her as hardworking, kind, and dedicated to supporting her loved ones through her business. They are now calling on the police to conduct thorough investigations and ensure that justice is served.
Her sudden death has raised questions about safety, trust, and the rising cases of violence against women.