Kenyan authorities have announced a reward of 1 million shillings ($7,700) for information leading to the arrest of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer who escaped police custody over a year ago. Khalusha, the prime suspect in the murders of more than 40 women, fled from a high-security police station in Nairobi on August 20, 2024, along with 12 others. The victims’ mutilated bodies were discovered in a disused quarry near the capital, sparking widespread outrage and criticism of the police’s handling of the case. Despite initial arrests of officers allegedly involved in his escape, Khalusha remains at large. Activists have accused the police of negligence, with some claiming that additional bodies may still be rotting in the quarry. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the reward following a local media documentary highlighting police inaction. Critics, however, view the move as a reactive measure rather than a genuine effort to solve the case. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has described the escape as ‘regrettable,’ while Khalusha’s lawyer alleged that his client was tortured into confessing. The case continues to raise questions about Kenya’s law enforcement capabilities and accountability.
Kenya offers reward as anger grows over failure to arrest suspected serial killer
