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Roselyne Akoth Ogongo, a 24-year-old whose dismembered body was discovered at the Kware dumpsite, was known for her heavy use of social media, often staying up late to browse her phone. Her brother, Emmanuel Ogongo, who she lived with before her disappearance, shared that she would chat into the night with both acquaintances and strangers on TikTok. He described her as a warm and sociable person, quick to build connections.
Akoth moved to Nairobi three months ago following the end of her marriage. She left her three children in the care of her mother, Benta Awuor, in Asembo, Rarieda constituency, Siaya, and sought a new life in Nairobi. After relocating, she briefly worked as a house help in Rongai before coming to stay with her brother in Kware, Embakasi.
During her time with him, Emmanuel noticed her strong attachment to social media. He would often find her scrolling through TikTok late into the night. If her phone was offline, her social media presence would confirm she was still active.
In Kware, Akoth took up casual jobs at local eateries but sometimes did not return home. On June 28, when she did not come back, Emmanuel was not immediately concerned, assuming she might be with a man. However, when her phone went silent and she was not active online, he began to worry.
He initially thought she might have returned to her estranged husband in the village, but her husband confirmed he had not seen her. When reports of a body found in Kware emerged, Emmanuel went to the City Mortuary to identify her remains. He recognized her from her physical features and clothing, and his relatives also confirmed her identity based on distinctive features like her dental structure and necklace.
Emmanuel stated he did not know Collins Khalusha, the man police have accused of murdering Akoth and other women, and only learned about him through the media.
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