Immanuel Munyeki, boyfriend of the granddaughter of slain 86-year-old Dorita Lesinder Macharia, has been released from custody, with the court ordering the return of his two mobile phones.
Suspects Regina Ree, her brother and daughter, Thandiwe Malaika Wanjiku, remain detained at Gigiri Police Station pending further investigations. They are expected back in court on the 17th of this month.
Senior Counsel Philip Murgor has formally become a witness in the murder probe. Investigators have been ordered to plug critical gaps, including recording statements from security guards, police officers and ambulance personnel.
DNA testing has also been directed after a bite mark was reportedly found on the deceased's body, with swabs collected for forensic analysis.