After sparking national grief and outrage, the hunt for justice in the murder of three-year-old David Ndung’u—widely known as Baby David—has taken a major step forward. Detectives from the DCI have apprehended the couple suspected of torturing and killing the toddler, finally bringing hope of accountability to a heartbroken nation.
Highlights:
- Baby David’s body was found dumped at Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary.
- Suspects Phylis Njeri and Jackson Ngui arrested near the Kenya–Tanzania border.
- The child had been tortured before his death, with burns and bruises reported.
- His mother had left the children under Phylis’s care before traveling abroad.
- DCI confirmed suspects will be transferred to Nairobi for formal charges.
Main Story:
Phylis Njeri and Jackson Ngui, the key suspects in Baby David’s murder, were apprehended in Illasit village near the Namanga border while attempting to flee the country. DCI officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau tracked them after weeks of coordinated pursuit.
Baby David and his older brother Peter were left in the care of Phylis Njeri after their mother travelled to Saudi Arabia for work. Months later, David’s lifeless body was discovered, abandoned at the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital morgue—a victim of extreme physical abuse.
Forensic analysis revealed that David suffered severe burns and trauma to multiple parts of his body. Investigators recovered a whip believed to have been used in the abuse. His six-year-old brother, who survived, is now in state custody and undergoing counselling.
The brutal murder ignited public fury across social media platforms, with calls for justice amplified by journalist Lynn Ngugi and online activists. The public demand put pressure on law enforcement, resulting in a quicker-than-usual arrest process.The suspects are being transported to Nairobi where they will face murder charges. Investigations continue at their former residence to collect more forensic evidence and testimonies that could strengthen the prosecution’s case.
As the country watches and waits, one thing is clear—Baby David’s story must not end with mourning, but with justice delivered and lessons learned.
