The Meru Law Courts have granted police permission to detain Catholic nun Sister Caroline Kanjiru for 14 days as investigations continue into the murder of Sister Anselmina Karimi, a 65-year-old nun who served as the administrator of Nkabune Children’s Home in Meru County.

The court notes that the detention is necessary both for the suspect’s safety owing to rising public outrage and to allow police time to conduct forensic and DNA analysis at the Government Chemist.

The court directed that the suspect remain at Meru Police Station pending the outcome of the investigations.

The case will be mentioned on October 28, 2025, when investigators are expected to present an update on their findings and determine whether Sister Kanjiru will face murder charges or be released.