Sniper was known for his critical reporting on local politics, and he had been critical of a number of senior politicians in Meru County. He had also been threatened on several occasions for his work.
In the days leading up to his disappearance, Sniper had been receiving calls from a man who claimed to be a senior politician. The man had offered to meet with Sniper and help him to change his political stance.
The police have arrested a man in connection with Sniper's murder. The man, who has not been named, is accused of calling Sniper and luring him to a meeting where he was killed.
Here are some of the details of Sniper's murder:
- He was reported missing on December 2, 2023.
- His body was found on December 16, 2023.
- He had marks on his neck and other injuries that suggested he had been strangled and tortured.
The postmortem examination revealed that he died of strangulation.
Sniper's murder has sparked outrage in Meru County. Politicians and activists have called for a swift and thorough investigation into the murder. The ‘assasination’ has been condemned by human rights groups and political leaders. They have called for a speedy investigation and the arrest of the perpetrators.
Here are some additional details about Sniper's life and work:
- He was born in Meru County in 1985.
- He studied journalism at the University of Nairobi.
- He started his blog in 2015.
- He was a member of the Kenya Bloggers Association.
- He was married and had two children.
Daniel Muthiani will be laid to rest tomorrow 27th Dec 2023.
Sniper's murder is a reminder of the dangers that journalists and activists face in Kenya. It is important to remember his work and to continue to fight for freedom of speech and expression. #Justice4Sniper
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