×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Body of missing Kirinyaga University student found on Mt Kenya

Mwendwa, 21, and her 23-year-old boyfriend Dennis Kirimi, went hiking on Mt Kenya on September 30, last year

The decomposed body of Yvonne Mwendwa, a comrade from Kirinyaga University who has been missing for 11 months was found on Mt Kenya on August 18 by game warders.

Confirming the news, Mwendwa’s mother, Jadrine Kanyua said, “I was contacted by authorities and can confirm that the body is my daughter’s.”

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in