Police arrest foreigner linked to death of JOOUST student in Bondo

Police in Bondo have arrested a 28-year-old Tanzanian gold dealer in connection with the murder of Alice Riang'a, a second-year female student at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.

The arrest happened as hundreds of students staged peaceful protests demanding justice.

Police said the suspect was arrested on Monday at around noon over the killing of 20-year-old education student, also known as Sabina.


The arrest followed the positive identification of the body by the deceased’s father, Richard Riang’a Kiage.

The body had initially been reported as unknown.
Police said about 700 students took part in demonstrations within Bondo town following news of the arrest and confirmation of the student’s death.

The protesters marched peacefully along the University Town road to the police station and later to the mortuary, where they were allowed to view the body before returning to the university.


Authorities indicated that the demonstrations remained calm throughout, with no incidents of violence or destruction reported and no teargas used during crowd management.


The killing of the student has sparked outrage among students and residents, with calls for swift investigations and justice.

Reports indicate Riang’a had been missing for several days before her body was discovered in a forested area in Barkowino, Bondo. 

The motive of the murder was not immediately established. Police said the suspect was expected in court for a miscellaneous application pending further investigations into the murder.

The two are believed to have been lovers, police said.

The family of the deceased was left heartbroken.

Pictures of the woman have emerged showing her enjoying herself at various places.