Gender Ministry demands urgent probe into Susan Njoki's murder

Dr Susan Njoki. [File, Standard]

The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services has strongly condemned the brutal murder of Dr Susan Njoki, the CEO and founder of Toto Touch Kenya.

In a statement released on Friday, July 25, 2025, Gender Affairs Principal Secretary Ann Wang’ombe described Njoki’s killing as not only a violation of basic human rights but also a stark reminder of the ongoing threats that women and girls continue to face.

“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific murder of Susan Njoki, a woman whose life was brutally cut short after reportedly being drugged in her house and later taken to hospital forcefully, where she lost her life under suspicious circumstances,” Wang’ombe said.

48-year-old Njoki died on July 15 at Chiromo Hospital Group, Braeside branch.

A postmortem conducted by a government pathologist revealed that Njoki died from manual strangulation, contrary to earlier claims that her death was due to natural causes.

According to the PS, every woman deserves to live a life free from fear, exploitation, and violence.

She urged investigative and law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and transparently to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

“No effort must be spared in uncovering the truth and holding all those involved accountable,” she stated.

The department reaffirmed its commitment to ending all forms of gender-based violence, noting that efforts are underway to strengthen policy and legal frameworks, enhance survivor support systems, and scale up public awareness campaigns focused on prevention and protection.

It further emphasised that Njoki’s voice must not be silenced in vain, pledging to honour her memory by intensifying efforts to build a safer society for women and girls.

“We must honor her by redoubling our collective efforts to create a society where no woman or girl ever has to live in fear,” Wang’ombe added.