A Nairobi court has extended the detention of former television presenter Regina Re, her daughter and brother by two days as detectives continue investigating the murder of their 86-year-old mother, Dorita Lasinder Macharia.
Regina Wambui Gitau, popularly known as Regina Re, her daughter Thandie Malaika Gitao and her brother Alton Jimmy Macharia will remain in police custody as investigators pursue further leads into the killing of their elderly family member.
The court granted the additional two days on Thursday, November 12, after the prosecution requested permission to detain the three suspects for 10 more days to allow detectives to complete investigations.
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However, the court granted a shorter detention period, directing that the three remain at Gigiri Police Station as the investigation continues.
In a separate development, a fourth suspect, Immanuel Munyeki, is expected to be released after witnesses reportedly corroborated his account, giving investigators grounds to discontinue his detention.
The decision marks a significant development in the case, which has attracted national attention because of the circumstances surrounding the death and the involvement of close family members in the investigation.
Dorita, 86, was found dead at her residence in Loresho, Nairobi, on October 30, 2026.
A postmortem examination established that she died from severe blood loss following multiple stab wounds to the neck.
The examination revealed serious sharp-force injuries, with the neck wounds identified as the principal cause of the fatal bleeding.
Investigators are seeking to establish the events that preceded her death and the circumstances under which she sustained the injuries inside her home.
During earlier court proceedings, detectives reportedly disclosed that there had been a disagreement involving Dorita and her granddaughter, Thandie, on the night of the incident.
The alleged disagreement forms part of the information being examined by investigators as they piece together the events surrounding the elderly woman’s final hours.
However, the allegations have yet to be tested in a full trial, and the continued detention of the three family members does not amount to a finding of guilt.
Detectives are expected to use the additional time to pursue outstanding inquiries, including gathering witness accounts and examining available evidence before making further recommendations on the case.
The release of Munyeki also introduces a new dimension to the investigation, with the remaining three suspects continuing to face police scrutiny.
The case remains under investigation, with the next court proceedings expected to provide further direction on the fate of the three detained family members.
