The escape of murder suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha has once again put Kenya’s security agencies under sharp scrutiny, with fresh questions emerging on how such a high-profile prisoner managed to slip away.
Khalusha, accused of masterminding the killing of several women whose bodies and body parts were dumped at the Kware site in Embakasi, broke free from police custody in August 2024, just before he was to be charged in court.
His disappearance drew outrage from families of victims, rights groups, and the public, who blamed the authorities for negligence.
More than a year later, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has renewed its manhunt, announcing a Sh1 million reward for information leading to Khalusha’s arrest.
While urging Kenyans to volunteer tips through hotlines and WhatsApp contacts, the agency pledged to protect the identity of informants.
Despite the move, many Kenyans remain skeptical, pointing to unresolved questions about accountability for the initial security lapse.
Women’s organizations, in particular, argue that justice has been delayed for too long and that the case reflects a wider failure in handling gender-based violence.
The killings, which horrified the country last year, highlighted the vulnerability of women in urban settlements and exposed gaps in policing.
For many, Khalusha’s freedom is not only a painful reminder of lives lost but also a test of Kenya’s criminal justice system.
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