The Late Wanjiru after winning the Olympic Gold
Fresh details have emerged following the death of Kenya’s sole Olympic Marathon Champion, Samuel Wanjiru.
Wanjiru, 24, died on the wee hours of Monday the 16th May after he allegedly fell off the Balcony of his three storey house in Nyahururu.
However, Mombasa411 has reliably pieced together the details leading to his death following a phone conversation from the Central Provincial police Boss Jaspher Ombati.
Beijing Olympics....Winning The Gold
Jaspher Ombati, said Wanjiru appeared to have suffered internal injuries after the fall and was confirmed dead by doctors at a nearby hospital.
“I can confirm that Wanjiru is dead. It is not yet clear whether it was a suicide or if he jumped out of rage, or what caused him to fall to the ground,” Ombati told Reuters.
“He jumped from his first floor balcony to the ground. He was bleeding from the nose and the mouth, and may have suffered internal injuries,” the police chief said.
Ombati said police were investigating a possible love triangle that could have been behind the death of Wanjiru, a former winner of the Chicago and London marathons
Happier Times....Wanjiru with Wife, Trizah Njeri
Ombati said the athlete’s wife Triza Njeri had come home to find Wanjiru in bed with another woman, had locked the couple in the bedroom and ran outside.
Wanjiru then leapt from the balcony, he said.
Ombati said Njeri and Wanjiru’s female companion are assisting police in investigating the death.
Sources indicate that Wanjiru spent the day drinking at a Pub in Nakuru in Kenya’s Rift Valley province and later headed home to Nyahururu.
It is further said he took his last meal at a place called Tas in the town before he took home a prostitute named ‘Martha’.
It is said his wife then caught the two lovebirds before an argument ensued between the wife and the call girl.
The Wife then closed the door from the outside and ran away fearing a beating from the visibly angry and drunk Wanjiru.
Wanjiru then leapt to death by jumping from the window at third floor.
Police say, either, he was too drunk and leaped to death, Or he was pushed out by the call girl or he made an error in judgement as a result of being drunk and/or panic and underestimated the distance to the ground from the balcony.
The call girl has been arrested and is helping the Police with the investigations.
Last December, Wanjiru was charged in court with threatening to kill Njeri and illegal possession of an AK-47 assault rifle.
Njeri later withdrew her accusation of attempted murder against him in court, saying the couple had reconciled.
He also suffered minor injuries from a car crash in January when he swerved to avoid an oncoming truck, hit a pot hole and rolled his car.
Wanjiru defied the heat of Beijing in 2008 to triumph in an Olympic record time at the games held in China.
As a young man, Wanjiru moved to Japan in 2002 to attend high school after winning a cross country selection trial in Kenya.
chem
August 4, 2011
i think his death was to save others from worst…….. who dint know that Alikua na matharau. as the residence!
john
June 12, 2011
He had gone but a wathman did not do his job like security man .he likes money so much.he did not why he went there for.curse on
ganya
June 7, 2011
It was so sad.Hope the saga ends fast so that the hero R.I.P
john njogu
June 6, 2011
it is better for a man to live on the corner of the roof than to live with a quarrelsome wife.
doreen wanjiru
June 2, 2011
dn wonna judge much tho its evident th mpango wa kando caused all this but if only samuel had some guidance mayb all this wdnt have happened i mean 24yrs n a millionaire?men i thnk he was just too kiddish n sme guidance was needed nywai maji yakimwagika hayazoleki may he rest in peace n my condolences to most especially his wife.na pls be careful with ur mpango wa kandos theyre bad omen plus fanyeni hesabu!
irene gatheru
June 2, 2011
pole to the family of wanjiru especially to his mother,you hve gone too soon our brother R.I.P. To those who hve cookd story about wanjiru judge yourself now that u r alive, lets God do his part. ”MAMA KWEGA KURAGA”
Pure Niceness
June 2, 2011
It’s sad to know of his death per sa but the question is where is the law to take its course even if we may not like what law has in store for us coz as an advocate i proclaim that regular law is free from all arbitrariness an will always be supreme.Desert theory of criminality talks of ”an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” that is Wanjiru was a criminal(he attempted to murder triza) and so he met his death through crime of some kind.Now that he is long gone,let us learn that we cannot live on the pleasures brought about by money alone we desparately need God to give us direction and grace.Lets us not lean on our own understanding it is always out of track.Hero but of criminal mind so no more of a victor but a disappointment to those who truly loved him.Kenyans kenyans i would urge u to simply follow God’s guidance that we shall not be envious of the wicked nor should we admire their ways. Lets be wise and remain safe!!!!!
scott
May 31, 2011
its really evil and malicious to try and state that wanjiru commited suicide, its a bad act, because it only potrays how kenyans we are most especially the police and in particular jasper ombati, according to the autopsy conducted on wanjiru’s body its evident that the young and patriotic kenyan was murdered how can an autopsy state that he has injuries on the head arm hands and stomach then doctors confirm that he might have been hit by a blunt object? Triza njeri should come out and tell us the truth of what actually transpired and the police should move @ a supersonic speed to arrest triza njeri, the barmaid and the watchman charge them with first account of murder,and second account giving false message to the police as for our fellow comrade and patriotic kenyan late samuel kamau wanjiru you served your country kenya with a lot of devotion and hard work we loved you but God loved you more rest in peace my brother
kate
May 30, 2011
Its a very great lesson for people to learn that money is not everything,and now i do agree that money is the source of all evil things.RIP Wanjiru.Its my prayer that he finds favour and forgiveness from God.
Grace Mugure
May 26, 2011
Seriously it’s a loss to our atheltic sport but a lesson too. We shud live lives that refelect our christian walk in christ because after our work on earth is done, only what we did for God will count.
We are sorry for the family. Ma y they be comforted.
David Gachengechi
May 23, 2011
Please lets leave it at that. Wanjiru’s death was not deserving, its better they could have divorced earlier as Triza had proposed, Death could have been avoided. He could have been given another chance by almighty.
He who is clean, let him cast first stone.
zachary
May 23, 2011
Women are gold diggers and this is known the world over. They are the ones who made wanjiru what he was before he meet his death. Women will push / chase rich men to points which are ussually very irresistable and tempting. All what they are ussually after is there cash. I wont say wanjiru was adulterous as portrayed by some . It was temptations which were beyond control. I hate women because of the way they adore money . They just wait for men to work for them . shame on you.
josephate
May 22, 2011
I wont seek 1s opinion.kizungumkuti kinachokumba kifo cha sogora wetu ni kigumu kutegua.I 1st ague that U cant threaten to kill sumbody n later pretend that its over.He/She will deal with u b4 u rthink.2nd I dont get it clearly hu in4med the police n how the wife came 2 learn Wanjirus death n how did she react.crying does not mean u r weaping the dead.u mit b calculating on how to inherit the wealth.Men b careful.Let the police use their inteligence n proffessionalism n bring justice on the table.By the way,where is the Maendeleo ya Wanaume?I can slightly agree with the mother.pliiiiiiz msisahau soldier.hawa wadhi hujua siri mob ya maemployer wao bana.R.I.P. our dear brother.
nyambura
May 19, 2011
parents let your children be.we can only take this as a lesson.God uses others to teach others lessons.rip kamau.very sad for the kids the grandma interfered with their life past and future by imparting the wrong values on their dad too bad now she cannot undo anything but just look for people to blame for pushing her own son to his death.
wakaya
May 19, 2011
hiyo ndio pato la dhambi,blame the moher for everything
shamash
May 19, 2011
Binadamu hana uwezo wa kumhukumu mwenziwe.
Ann
May 19, 2011
Am all confused and dont know what to think about Wanjiru’s life, his many i dont know gal friends or wives, and how he actually died. Anyway, i give it up. He is dead and nothing will change that. Condolences to those who trully loved him
gathu
May 19, 2011
if tym yake ilifika there z nothing we can do but at least let’s learn from this instead.
Paulo
May 19, 2011
God said, “I am the Author of marriages.” This was high level of cheating. At 24 with more than 4 wives???? And many more that arent known to us????
Jimmy K
May 19, 2011
Mshahara wa dhambi ni mauti. That was high level of infidelity. It is also a lesson to many who are in marriages. Marriages should be respected and honored. So, Wanjiru, pay your cost!
shamash
May 19, 2011
Kila mtu ni mpita hakuna kiumbe kitakacho ishi milele na mauti hayajui hongo. majirani wacheni umbeya angalieni madhara mlio sababisha.Dini inasema MWANAMUME ANAWEZA KUOA WAKE WANE KAMA ANA UWEZO WAKUWALEA [ MKE ANAKULA NGONGONI MWA MUMEWE].Kwa hivyo mwenzangu J.K wacha hayo.
pauline
May 18, 2011
too bad 2 know that young rich people worship their money and forget God.If only he gave his life 2 God.
shamash
May 19, 2011
It was the wife who worship money,Wanjiru was a generous and kind person ready to share his wealth with others. HOW FAR IS FROM NAKURU TO NYAHURURU? OUR HERO R.I.P
nancy
May 18, 2011
its so sad to lost the greatest hero something must be done to avoid such kind of death in the future……….”prevention is better than cure”
Charles Mutisya
May 18, 2011
No one was born to last forever.Wanjiru is gone….NOW the problem is Whether he was born again.Lets not speculate about his dealth,because God is all knowing and He loved him more than us.By the way How many have fallen from the so called balcon and survived?….The answer is MANY.Wanjiru Rest in peace
Charles Mutisya
May 18, 2011
No one was born to last forever.Wanjiru is gone….NOW the problem is Whether he was born again.Lets not speculate about his dealth,because God is all knowing and He loved him more than us.By the way How many have fallen from the so called balcon and survived?….The answer is MANY.Wanjiru Rest in peace
charles mutisya
Jimmy
May 19, 2011
You started your comment well, but then u got lost somewhere along your feedback. Who doesnt know wanjiru wasnt born again?
josphine wawira
May 18, 2011
we have lost an important person in Kenya , but mi question is as the young men learnt something from tat sadness issues mpango wakando uishe kaa si hivyo death is on the way as tat of samuel wanjiru
Naomi kariuki
May 18, 2011
surely we have lost our hero but he has left a good legacy.
another thing is that our men will learn from him that mpango wa kando uwekwee kando fanya hesabu ufe ama uishi
Tabitha
May 18, 2011
so sad, but a very living lesson to the living ‘wacheni mpango wa kando’ fullstop
elias
May 18, 2011
am so sad for wanjiru. he made money his MASTER and him just a mere servant! its a lesson to all young men
Kipusa
May 17, 2011
Mama wanjiru hates her daughter in law with a passion.She’s claiming Triza Njeri should be well interrogated by police.Triza should fear for her life too.
peter
May 17, 2011
kwani he waz been given once a year kama christmas???
shamash
May 19, 2011
hapana anaye vaa kiatu ndio akijuae pahali kinamfinya.huwezi tanga tanga kama wapewa vizuri.kama mtu yuwa shona nawe uko juu yake , jee ! hamwoni kana utata
florah
May 17, 2011
it is sooo sad, but let us all learn from the mistake that Wanjiru did.
rosie
May 17, 2011
my condolence to mama wanjiru a single mother who single handedly raised her son alone and now to loose him at such a early age may God give u courage at this trying moments. but to all young men its a lesson to u just take a stand if you are married dont start behaving like a spoilt brat, it will surely cost your life. be humble and take good care of your family and seek God in everything. Money is not everything beware it cant buy life.RIP wanjiru and may God forgive you in everything.
phoebe Margaret
May 17, 2011
A lesson to the living, for Wanjiru it is too late, the “wages of sin is death, and after death judgement” Each one of us should ask ourselves, when our time comes what will people say? For Wanjiru that was his weaskness, maybe for you it is jealousy, or greed, or being too mean that you can not help those genuine needy members of your family. My sincere condolences to the legitimate widow. To those other side dishes see what you have done to a young life young family, thanks to you Wanjiru’s daughter will not know the father. Repent!
margaret
May 17, 2011
I wish Wanjiru knew God,he could have been a humble man,now pride,money cheated him to do such dirty things,but anyway R.I.P our hero.
David BARAXA
May 17, 2011
I wish WANJIRU had known Christ and given his life to Him. Actually Spirituality restrains, it coaches one to be noble, humble and meak. Pride, killed the young Wanjiru. I blame the mother for not guiding Wanjiru to devote himself to Christ. If you get money, so much Money like what Wanjiru had. You need even a bigger grace. You need christ like never before. You ignore Him at your own Peril.
Jimmy
May 19, 2011
This is point blank. I blame the mother 40% and Wanjiru 50% and the many wives 10%
Eunice Gachanja
May 17, 2011
Its with gr8 sorrow to start a Monday with such touching news.its gud not to point a finger to ur collegue forgetting the many pointing u.\Neva judge for u shalln’t b judged.Today its him 2morrow u.its only that u have not yet been identified as a culprit.Bt advise to all,,”WACHA MPANGO WA KANDO,,”.Kamau R.I.P u’ll remain a hero
gody
May 16, 2011
what goes around comes around, it is with painful tears that kenya has lost a young and energetic man plez fellow Kenyans drink and act responsibly.
bea
May 16, 2011
this is not a good way to meet death, halooo
Ann
May 16, 2011
Let’s not be judgemental no one was there and no one know’s what really transpires. One thing will however forever prevail .” There’s a price for everything”" RIP Wanjiru we shall remember you for a long time.
robert mutua
May 16, 2011
stupid u cant get enough from ua wife?
shamash
May 19, 2011
R.I.P Our hero , you made kenyan proud. The woman you married could not satisfy u in bed [ Below average] yani yuko baridi kitandani, ndio maana janga hili likatokea.
joseph otieno minya
May 16, 2011
The devil is a lier,its work is to steal,robb and kill.the bible says so,I personally admired wanjiru because of his hardwork and of cause his growth.He had a beautiful wife and instead of taking good care of her and worshiping God ,he started frustrating her and sleeping arround.my advice to the wife is to turn to God for our Lord Jesus Christ is the LORD of the widows.
George
May 16, 2011
I definitely have no apology whatsoever for the death of the young man. He was killed by his guilty conscious. I know i may sound odd or rude depending on how judgemental pple could be.
Let someone reason with me, would you applaud him after what he did? second was he justified to come with a prostitute to his matrimonial home? Thirdly don’t you think his wife loved him so very much to even go abroad mile withdrawing a case of attempted murder filed against him?
I beg your pardon all, Trizar was running for her dear life. I will be waiting for the police investigations………but before then give Trizah a piece of her mind.
Watu wasome…….waache mipango ya kando!!!!!!!!!!!!
mary
May 16, 2011
its so sad to loose as kenyan
mary
May 16, 2011
no compromise its 100% true.
Lillian
May 17, 2011
I SUPPORT YOU. Our men and women need to learn and know that marriage is a holy sacrament and one cannot just do what he or she likes.
Faith
May 18, 2011
True George I agree with you I also have no apologise to make he desereved this. Why mistreat your wife surely money isn’t everything.
Faith
HE GOAT
May 16, 2011
Its quite a sad day for the world to loose such a talented young athlete to alcohol. I wish Kenyan athletes could do more to the society by establishing trusts in sports, education, rehabilitation of druggies, alcoholics and other social activities that they could be remembered for upon leaving this world. We only hear of them when they win medals and caught up in circumstances as Wanjiru was. Most kenyan athletes are not visible publicly. Their managers must create a brand around them but involving them in charititable activities. Great athletes like Kipchoge keino have remained relevant to this day because of promoting athletic activities to this day despite him being an olympiad in the 1960′s. He is a legend and will leave a legacy that shall be remembered by many for decades to come. Unfortunately Wanjiru’s name will disappear in our memories within a short time and his remembarance will not be because of his athletic exploits but for all the wrong reasons.
HE GOAT
May 16, 2011
Its quite a sad day for the world to loose such a talented young athlete to alcohol. I wish Kenyan athletes could do more to the society by establishing trusts in sports, education, rehabilitation of druggies and alcoholics and other social activities that they could be remebered foron they leaving this world. We only hear of them only when they win and caught up in circumstances as Wanjiru was.
BONIFACE M MAITHYA
May 16, 2011
very sorry for the young family, but surely why take mpango wa kando to your house even if your wife had travelled to heaven,this was a very wrong choice and now you see. If he was found in a guest house the story would be very different . wanjiru RIP but guys lets learn from this. Our matrimonial houses are for us and our spouses. If you want to act a king solomon pls do it else where. what will the mother tell the kinds if they ask what killed their father, guys!! lets style up , a sweet thing can also take its bite.
ANNE
May 16, 2011
R.I.P samuel wanjiru u made kenya shine….
shamash
May 19, 2011
Thank you ANNE i love your comment
Favoured Kelitu
May 16, 2011
We all learn from this death of the young hero that, ” All is vanity”
If all of us could reconsider our walk with God because after all we’re all heading there.
What matters is what follows after our departure.
Mwangi Muchoki
May 16, 2011
Wanjiru was a darling of many including a number of women who sit and weep secretly in regrets.What a waste and aloss.
kipchumba
May 16, 2011
it’s a sad Monday morning to hear the death of a patriotic young man who made this country proud last year, let the truth be told about his death since it is shock to many, especially those who love Athletics. condolence to the family. I pray for them.
True mpango wakando ni tafash with all the richez en a big name so pathetib
May 16, 2011
Woh so pathetic
George Muchoki
May 16, 2011
Its such a great loss to the young people of Kenya and all Kenyans in generel.The cause of his death not withstanding coz each one of us should first look into our conducts before judging Wanjiru.Lets not petend to be holier than thou.The only difference ic that you haven’t been cought.Wanjiru was.R.I.P our great hero.
john orwa
May 16, 2011
what a loss to young family and Kenya, mpango wa kando ni hatari,
JOJO
May 16, 2011
John hapo umenena
scorned wife
May 23, 2011
Life Lessons 101
1. Karma is a bitch! What he did to his wife definitely came back to him. And he is audacious, ati he brought a hooker home, kwani what happened to motels in Kenya?
2. Mtaka viote hukosa viote! He will never have to worry about wives and infidelity again!
3. Wathe’ orehagerwo the’ (kuks help me out with spelling) – translation – what you do on earth will be paid on earth, And sexualyl immoral people die sexual-related deaths. God has done us women a favor and taken a womanizer out-of-circulation.
4. Men, i hope you learn your lesson. Gold Medals will not give you immunity and no one has immunity when you sin.
5. And to all those “mistresses” – now who is going to pay your bills?
HE GOAT
May 23, 2011
Scorned wife. Looks like you are really bitter with your hubby. If thats they way you address him then am very sorry for you!