A Kenyan medic was murdered in Essen, Germany, on Wednesday evening by an attacker who raided her retail store.
The body of 27-year-old Mary Waithera was found on the floor of her shop and initial reports indicated she was stabbed in the chest with a knife.
Waithera’s family, who live in Kayole estate in Naivasha, have cried foul and demanded justice for their daughter who had lived in Germany for eight years.
Her mother Alice Kamathi told of her shock and pain upon learning of the death of her second born daughter as they had communication two days before.
“Waithera was a nurse who supported the family financially and through medication,” she said. “My first born son and I are diabetic and since my husband died seven years ago, we have relied on my daughter for support.”
The trader cum farmer asked the government to intervene so justice is served.
“Waithera visited us last year … we have special memories … I pray that no family undergoes the pain we are experiencing.”
The deceased’s brother Samuel Njuguna said he had reached the Kenyan embassy in Germany but was referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi.
Njuguna said reports from friends in Germany indicated his sister was stabbed by an unknown man who fled.
“This is the most painful moment for our family. We hope the person behind this beastly incident is arrested and arraigned.”
Reverend Paul Matheri, who broke the news to the family, said they were yet to receive details of the the murder and that they were relying on press reports.
Noting it would be expensive to fly the body back home, Matheri called for the support by the government and leaders.
“Our only hope in flying the body back, for a decent burial, lies in the Kenyan government as the family is cash-strapped.”
Former area MCA Simon Wanyoike expressed concern about the number of Kenyans in foreign countries in the last couple of years.
“Young Kenyans seeking greener pastures in foreign countries are being killed every week. It’s time the government came out strongly on this issue.” -The Star
