Court to Decide Whether Regina Re and Three Others Will Face Murder Charges Over Mother’s Death

A Nairobi court is expected to consider whether former television presenter Regina Wambui Gitau, popularly known as Regina Re, and three other suspects should face murder charges following the death of her 86-year-old mother, Dorita Lasinder Macharia.

The decision follows investigations into the death of Macharia, who was found dead inside her home in Loresho, Nairobi, on October 30, 2026.

According to court reports published by the Daily Nation and Citizen Digital, Regina was detained alongside her brother, Alton Jimmy Macharia, her daughter, Thandie Malaika Gitao, and Immanuel Walgwe Munyeki as detectives investigated the circumstances surrounding the killing. None had been formally charged at the time of the initial court proceedings.

The court had authorised their detention for 10 days at Gigiri Police Station, granting investigators less time than the 15 days initially requested by the prosecution. The case was scheduled for mention on November 12, 2026.

According to the investigating officer, the police needed additional time to analyse CCTV footage, obtain mobile phone records, conduct forensic examinations and record statements from potential witnesses.

Investigators also told the court that Regina and her brother were allegedly found attempting to clean the room where their mother was killed. The allegation was presented in court as part of the investigation and has not been established as a criminal finding.

A postmortem examination conducted on November 3 by government pathologist Dr Bernard Midia established that Macharia died from severe blood loss caused by multiple stab wounds to the neck, which damaged vital blood vessels. More than 20 injuries were reportedly identified.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is expected to review the investigation file and determine whether the evidence supports murder charges against any of the suspects.

The distinction is important: the court authorised continued detention for investigative purposes, but the decision to prosecute rests with the DPP.

As of the latest reports available, no murder charges had been confirmed against the four suspects, and no court had established their involvement in the killing.

All remain entitled to the presumption of innocence as investigations and legal proceedings continue.