- The family of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, will bury him on Friday, December 13, one year since he was abducted and killed.
- Sniper's body, kept for months while the family sought justice, will finally be buried following prayers at the Three Mile Stadium and their home in Kabuitu
- Five suspects have been charged in connection with Sniper's death, but local authorities continue to demand the arrest of those who planned the heinous act
- Sniper's family and the Meru community vowed to continue fighting for justice, and asked those with good will to stand with them even as the funeral continues
Meru – The family of Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, has decided to bury him on Friday, December 13.
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Sniper's funeral will mark one year since the abduction, torture and murder of the Meru blogger.
The disappearance of Muthiani in December 2023 in the town of Meru and the discovery of his body on the banks of the Mutonga River in Tharaka Nithi county shook the nation.
Her brutal murder, confirmed through an autopsy by state pathologist Johansen Oduor, revealed harrowing details of the torture she went through before her death.
Where will the sniper be buried?
For months, Muthiani's body has been kept in a mortuary, with the family vowing not to bury him until justice is served. Good Samaritans had come forward to cover the costs of conservation.
However, after deep consideration, the family has decided to bury the blogger even as they continue to fight for justice.
Muthiani's brother, Julius Muthee, announced a new date for the funeral and asked the public to support the family.
“As a family, we have planned the 13th of December as the day to bury our brother. We are asking all the residents of Meru and the good people involved in Muthiani's murder to support the family. Even as we lay him to rest, we are still waiting for justice to be found,” Muthee said.
The funeral will include prayer sessions at the Three Mile Stadium and Sniper's home in Kabuitu.
Have you reached the Sniper murder investigation?
Meanwhile, five suspects, Vincent Murithi, Kenneth Guantai, Bonface Kithinji, Christus Manyara and Brian Mwenda, have so far been charged in the Kiambu court for kidnapping and murdering Muthiani.
Despite these events, leaders and residents of the area continue to press for accountability for those who can organize the evil act.
MCA of Igembe East Titus Murithi stressed the need to reveal those who planned the murder.
“Our demand has been that the sponsors of the Sniper killings be deleted. This remains our call even as we lay our brother to rest,” The heir said.
Francis Mutuma, his neighbor, called for a speedy judicial process, adding that they hope the burial will not stop the search for justice.
Why is the Sniper family complaining?
Earlier, Sniper's family claimed that his spirit invaded their compound and continues to haunt them.
In an interview with TUKO Talks, Sniper's mother, Anne Kanjeru, said that they have not done well since his death.
The grieving widow also disclosed that she was never given the house allegedly promised by the Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
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