A courtroom in Meru County was thrown into shock after a Catholic nun made an unexpected admission during a hearing into the mysterious death of her fellow sister. The unfolding case, which has captured national attention, has exposed troubling inconsistencies and raised questions about what really happened on the day of the tragedy.
According to court reports, the nun was among the first to rush the deceased to Nkubu Hospital, claiming her colleague had suddenly collapsed and died on the way. However, investigators now say the story doesn’t add up.
Medical records and forensic reports revealed multiple bruises on the victim’s hands and legs — marks described by experts as “defensive injuries” that often appear when someone is fighting off an attacker.
Detectives were alerted after realizing that the nun’s account conflicted with the physical evidence. While the accused maintained that the woman had simply collapsed, doctors insisted that the nature of the injuries was inconsistent with a natural death.
Prosecutors told the court that the nun’s statements were riddled with contradictions, leading them to suspect foul play. “The bruises indicate resistance,” one investigator testified, adding that the death could not be explained as a mere collapse.
The nun’s lawyer, however, countered that her client’s decision to rush the victim to hospital showed concern — not guilt. He further argued that the bruises could have occurred while the deceased was being carried or moved into the car.
Despite the defense’s efforts, the prosecution maintained that only a comprehensive postmortem and forensic analysis would reveal the true cause of death.
The case has shocked the local Catholic community and left residents struggling to comprehend how such a tragic incident could involve women devoted to religious service.
“The church teaches compassion and peace. Hearing that a nun might be linked to such violence is deeply disturbing,” one resident said outside the court.
The deceased’s body remains at Nkubu Hospital mortuary as experts prepare for a detailed autopsy. Meanwhile, the court has ordered investigations to continue, with more witnesses expected to testify in the coming sessions.
As the trial proceeds, the public is watching closely — hoping that justice will not only be served but also help restore faith in the institution rocked by the scandal.
