Police in Thika have arrested David Kioko, a 25-year-old student from Tom Mboya University, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, 19-year-old Faith Musembi.

Kioko was apprehended following preliminary investigations that indicated he killed Faith over alleged infidelity. Both the suspect and the victim are from Machakos County.

Faith Musembi, a first-year student at Mt. Kenya University, was eight months pregnant when she was found dead. Her lifeless body was discovered last week by her father in her rented room in Pilot Estate, Thika.

Thika Police boss Lawrence Muchangi confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is currently being held for interrogation.

"We have the main suspect in custody and are conducting thorough investigations. The DCIO is on that matter, and the suspect will be produced in court soon," Muchangi told Citizen Digital.

The gruesome discovery has left the family in shock, prompting calls for swift justice from the communities in Machakos and Thika.

Faith's parents, devastated by the loss of their daughter and unborn grandchild, are demanding justice.

"We want the authorities to ensure that the person responsible for this heinous act is punished to the fullest extent of the law," said Musembi's father, Boniface Musembi.

An autopsy conducted at the Thika General Kago Funeral Home revealed that Faith died due to excessive bleeding. The report indicated that she suffered from abruptio placenta, a condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus, leading to severe bleeding.