Form Four Student Murder Suspect Arrested While Attempting to Leave Kenya

Nancy Osumba 2 days ago

Detectives in Endebess have arrested a man believed to be behind the shocking murder of 17-year-old Rael Cheptoek Kaboi, a Form Four student at Nai Girls Secondary School.

The tragic incident occurred on January 30, 2026, in the Mowlem area of Kiptogot Location.

Mike Wabwire Semera, identified as the prime suspect, was apprehended after allegedly fleeing across the Kenya-Uganda border in a bid to evade arrest.

The painful discovery was made early Friday morning after residents reported spotting a lifeless body in a nearby farm.

Police officers from Endebess Police Station responded swiftly to the scene, located approximately 700 metres from the victim’s mother’s home.

Upon arrival, officers found the teenager’s body bearing visible signs of assault.

The scene was processed and documented by investigators before the body was moved to Kijana Wamalwa Referral Hospital mortuary for preservation and postmortem examination.

Victim Was Heading to School

Preliminary findings indicate that Rael had left her home at about 5:45 a.m. to attend school, which is less than a kilometre away.

She never arrived.

Her body was later discovered at around 6:30 a.m. by fellow students who were on their way to school, sending shockwaves through the local community.

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Arrest at the Kenya-Uganda Border

Acting on intelligence leads, detectives tracked the suspect to the Suam border point between Kenya and Uganda.

Authorities say a coordinated operation involving Ugandan security officers led to his arrest after he reportedly crossed the border shortly after the incident.

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Semera has since been returned to Kenya and is currently being held at Endebess Police Station.

He is undergoing processing as detectives continue with investigations to establish the motive behind the killing before he is arraigned in court.

Members of the public have been urged to share any information that could assist with investigations through the DCI’s anonymous reporting channels.

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