The police have arrested a suspect, in connection with the murder of his employer, Catherine Waceke Kimotho, in Kasarani.

The suspect who was identified by the name, Victor Ambeyi Ambeyi, worked as a casual laborer at Kimotho’s home.

Police reports say, the 21-year-old man, was apprehended in Kinoo, Kiambu County, where he was hiding.

The police also arrested his cousin, who was harboring him, and another suspect who had the deceased’s mobile phone.

“After interrogating the suspects, detectives furthered the investigation to Githurai 44, where they recovered the mobile phone of the deceased at a phone repair shop belonging to 22-year-old Benjamin Kimani Mwaura,” said DCI.

According to unconfirmed reports the murder suspect disagreed with the employer after she allegedly failed to pay her the agreed salary.

After being reported missing, Waceke’s  body was discovered in a septic tank wrapped in a blanket at her homstead where she lived with the suspect.

Preliminary observation on the body indicates that the deceased had head injuries which according to the police, she was hit by a blunt object.