FIDA Demands Probe Into Susan Njoki’s Suspicious Death

Nairobi — The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has raised alarm over the alleged mishandling of investigations into the death of Susan Kamengere Njoki, the CEO and founder of Toto Touch. Njoki died under suspicious circumstances after reportedly being forcefully injected with an unknown substance and admitted to a private hospital in Lavington without her consent.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, FIDA called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to launch urgent and transparent investigations into her death. A post-mortem conducted by pathologists confirmed that Njoki died from manual strangulation.

According to documentation left by Njoki, four individuals—two men and two women—stormed her Kileleshwa residence on July 14, restrained her, administered an injection, and forcibly took her to hospital. Before her death the next day, she had shared audio recordings and Facebook posts describing the ordeal and identifying her husband as a potential suspect, citing a previous incident where he allegedly insisted on her prolonged hospitalisation.

“She was feeling well, had completed treatment for depression, and was even preparing for an international job interview,” said FIDA in the statement. “Her right to consent to treatment was blatantly violated.”

Njoki’s family claims they were denied access to her while she was in hospital. FIDA now demands accountability from all parties involved, including medical professionals who may have breached ethical responsibilities.

FIDA Chairperson Nancy Ikinu reiterated the federation’s commitment to justice, stating, “We mourn Susan Njoki and call for swift action to prevent such tragedies from recurring.”