Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has called for a wide and urgent investigation into the death of Murang’a University student Consolata “Connie” Githinji, demanding that police treat the case as a suspected homicide until evidence proves otherwise.

Connie, 22, died in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment along Laikipia Road. Her death has triggered public concern and renewed scrutiny of security standards in short-stay rental apartments in Nairobi.

In a detailed statement released on Monday, Alai said the available CCTV timeline raises serious questions that investigators must not ignore. He pointed to recorded footage showing Connie entering the apartment at about 4:17am, accessing a key box at 4:18am, and later movement at the doorway around 4:32am that suggested a disturbance.

He also cited movements by a night guard between 4:34am and 4:46am in and out of apartment before her fatal fall.

Alai said these minutes must form the centre of the investigation.

He has now demanded that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations secure all CCTV footage from the apartment and surrounding buildings, including backup storage, to prevent any tampering or loss of evidence. He also wants forensic experts to take full control of the scene and digital records.

The MCA further wants police to interrogate and process all individuals linked to the booking of apartment, including a 33-year-old person of interest already in custody. He said investigators must also identify and question every person who accessed the unit during the night, especially where reports suggest multiple check-ins under a third-party booking.

Alai has also called for statements from the night guard, the caretaker, the booking agent, and the apartment owners. He says their accounts are key to understanding what happened inside the building during those early morning hours.

He has pushed for a full post-mortem and toxicology examination led by an independent government pathologist, with a doctor chosen by the family also present. He said this would help ensure transparency and public confidence in the findings.

Airbnb safety concerns raised

Beyond the investigation, Alai has raised broader concerns about the rise of short-stay and Airbnb-style apartments in Kileleshwa. He said some operators fail to properly vet guests or maintain basic security standards, putting residents and visitors at risk.

He insisted that a short-stay licence carries responsibility. According to him, property owners must know who enters their buildings, enforce proper identification procedures, and ensure adequate security at all times.

Alai also called on the owners of the partments to fully cooperate with investigators. He wants them to explain their guest vetting systems, the supervision of security staff on duty that night, and whether the apartment met county licensing and safety requirements.

He warned that any failure of duty, negligence, or obstruction of justice must face legal consequences.

As investigations continue, Alai has urged authorities to move quickly and preserve all evidence. He said the family and the public deserve clear answers on what led to Connie’s death inside the apartment.

He ended his statement with a firm call for justice, saying those responsible must be held accountable through the courts.