Lack of reagents delays DNA test for dead Thika woman

Leah Njeri Njuguna. She died under mysterious circumstances nine months ago. [Courtesy]

The DNA examination of the body of Leah Njeri Njuguna, the Thika grandmother who died under mysterious circumstances nine months ago, has been delayed due to a shortage of crucial reagents at the Government Chemist, The Standard has learnt.

This challenge was relayed to the family last week during a meeting between homicide investigators and immediate family members of Njeri.