From Fame to Jail: Meet the Former KTN Presenter Arrested Over Her Mother’s Murder

The life of former KTN presenter Regina Wambui Gitau has taken a dark twist after she was arrested over her mother’s murder.

Regina, popularly known as Regina Re, was among four relatives arrested as detectives investigated the death of her 86-year-old mother, Dorita Lasinder Macharia, at their home in Loresho Ridge Estate, Nairobi.Dorita’s body was discovered on Friday evening, October 30, 2026, with a deep cut on the left side of her neck, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Regina was arrested on November 1 alongside her brother Antony Jimmy Macharia, her niece Thandie Malaika Wanjiku Gitao, and her niece’s boyfriend, Immanuel Waigwe Munyeki.

According to details presented in court, detectives suspect the incident followed a family disagreement.

Investigators alleged that Dorita had found her granddaughter in her bedroom with her boyfriend. She reportedly ordered them to leave before calling her son for help.Police further claimed that Regina and her brother later cleaned the bedroom in an alleged attempt to interfere with evidence.

The court allowed detectives to hold the four suspects for 10 days to conduct forensic tests, examine evidence, and record witness statements.

Before the arrest, Regina had established herself as a familiar face in Kenya’s television industry.

She became famous through Who’s Smarter Now, a game show she co-created and hosted on KTN between 1999 and 2006. She also appeared in the popular drama series Makutano Junction and the film The Inside Story.

After leaving mainstream television, Regina ventured into training and personal development.

In 2015, she founded P.E.P.P. Talk, an initiative that helps people improve their public speaking, communication, etiquette, and personal branding skills.

She later established The Royal Athena Academy, an online platform focused on personal growth and effective communication.Regina is also a member of the Rotary Club of Karen.

Her arrest has brought an unexpected turn to the life of a woman who was once celebrated for her contribution to Kenyan television. The allegations against her and the other suspects are yet to be proved in court.

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