In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explore the meteoric rise of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru, the Kenyan long-distance runner whose rare talent catapulted him into the global spotlight.
From humble beginnings in Nyahururu to shattering Olympic records in Beijing at just 22, Samuel seemed destined for greatness until the pressures of sudden fame, his personal struggles, and turbulent lifestyle began to cast long shadows on his bright future.
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Cover Art:
F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production:
F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song:
"Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
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This is the story of Kenyan marathon runner Lucy Muhami, whose incredible athletic career spanned over 12 years. Known for her fierce determination and endurance, Lucy was a shining star in the world of long-distance running. But as her success and financial status grew, so did the shadows of envy that lurked behind the scenes.
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Cover Art
F.Nur, PitchR Media:
Editing/Production: F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song: "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
Character Voices:
- Bueno
- Sheriff Okonkwo
News Credits & Clips:
World Athletics
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/luci-njeri-muhami-14289299
The Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/lucy-njeri-my-husband-paid-hitmen-sh1-5-million-to-kill-me-but-i-
talked-them-out-of-it-4087606
Nairobi News
https://nairobinews.nation.africa/leaked-conversation-between-athlete-and-hitmen-hired-to-kill-
his-wife/
Our final episode of Season 1 is the tragic story of Philomena Njeri and Jonathan Mukundi, a couple whose seemingly perfect marriage, successful business and luxurious lifestyle unraveled into a nightmare. Once deeply in love, their relationship's cracks slowly fractured under the weight of escalating tension. What began as a fairytale romance ultimately ended in a shocking crime that left family and friends questioning how things went so horribly wrong.
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Cover Art
Editing/Production
Theme Song
News Credits & Clips:
The Star:
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-08-06-njeri-mukundi-were-opposite-in-character-but-so-
deeply-in-love/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awqY8UFQYM
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUszZR5yyGw
Kenyans.co.ke:
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/67262-interesting-new-details-emerge-philomena-njeris-death
Mpasho:
https://mpasho.co.ke/crime/2021-08-06-she-was-dead-asleep-philomena-njeris-last-moments-
alive/
The Daily Nation:
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/suspected-murder-suicide-in-kiambu-shines-
spotlight-on-gun-licences--3498310
Ajabu Africa:
https://www.ajabuafrica.net/short-lived-reunion-by-estranged-couple-ends-in-murder-suicide-
2247.html
Nairobi Leo:
https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/3890/more-details-emerge-on-case-where-jonathan-
mukundi-gachunga-shot-his-wife-philomena-njeri-dead-then-committed-suicide
KBC News:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWCmmR515ls
Pulse Live:
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/secret-investments-and-other-fights-that-broke-kiambu-
couples-marriage/f0lmj6v
TV47:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BamJqtaX16w
Citizen TV Kenya:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYchPGYLvyw&rco=1
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5awqY8UFQYM
The Daily Nation:
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/suspected-murder-suicide-in-kiambu-shines-
spotlight-on-gun-licences--3498310
This is the story of Kate Mitchell: a British woman who met her untimely end in Kenya under mysterious circumstances. Her final night is a maze of puzzling events, unanswered questions, and haunting clues that have left investigators and loved ones searching for the truth. Was this a murder, or was there something more sinister at play?
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Cover Art
Editing/Production
Theme Song
News Credits & Clips:
Aludah Klemarz TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxc7uRy7bGY
Pulse Live Kenya
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/bbc-employee-kate-michell-had-won-a-grant-hours-
before-she-died-in-kenya-brother/z6qn38f
Nation News
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/tamati-mauti-man-linked-to-bbc-worker-s-death-loved-
to-make-all-laugh--3638370
Pulse Live TV
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/bbc-employee-kate-michell-had-won-a-grant-hours-
before-she-died-in-kenya-brother/z6qn38f
The Star
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-11-23-man-linked-to-killing-of-bbc-employee-in-
nairobi-was-her-fixer-officials-say/
Tuko News
https://www.tuko.co.ke/world/434328-kate-mitchell-bbc-journalist-found-dead-nairobi-
hotel/
The Saturday Standard
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/counties/article/2001430789/tamati-mauti-the-
bwana-raha-who-loved-politics-karaoke-and-the-altar
The Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/dan-mauti-postmortem-report-on-my-son-tamati-mauti-
doesn-t-add-up-3632722
Nairobi Leo
https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/5176/fresh-details-emerge-on-tamati-mauti-
man-suspected-to-have-killed-bbc-manager-kate-mitchell-at-a-nairobi-hotel
Mpasho
https://mpasho.co.ke/exclusives/2021-11-24-no-one-will-stand-at-your-funeral-tamati-
mautis-last-posts/
Breaking Kenya News
https://www.breakingkenyanews.com/2021/12/tamati-mauti-man-linked-to-bbc-
workers.html
Nairobi Leo
https://www.nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/5191/father-of-tamati-mauti-man-accused-of-
killing-bbcs-kate-mitchell-speaks-out-accuses-police-of-frustrating-his-family
This is the story of Dr James Nganga Muiruri: a promising young man, whose future was shattered after a fateful night out.
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On Part 2 of The Thika Bank Heist, join us as we find out exactly who these robbers were, what motivated their daring venture and what happened after they finally got their hands on the prize.
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Cover Art
Editing/Production
Theme Song
News Credits & Clips:
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/it-s-normal-suspects-father-says-of-sh52-million-kcb-thika-heist-2179638
In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we explore the story of the Thika Bank Heist. Inspired by the plot of a popular Hollywood movie, a close group of friends meticulously crafted a plan to infiltrate one of the most secure financial institutions in Thika. Drawing from the cinematic genius of heist films, they employed a combination of cunning strategy and brazen audacity to execute a robbery that would go down in Kenyan history.
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Cover Art
Editing/Production
Theme Song
News Credits & Clips:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Kenya/comments/tf2zcz/kcb_thika_heist/?rdt=54242
https://www.citizen.digital/news/police-seize-equipment-used-in-thika-kcb-bank-heist-183095
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/behind-the-sh52-million-thika-kcb-bank-robbery-mystery--483202
This is the heartbreaking story of Keagan Githua, a beloved 24 year old whose life was tragically cut short by a senseless crime of opportunity. Keagan's story is one of promise, lost opportunity, and the permanent stain violence leaves on innocent lives, reminding us of the fragility of our existence.
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Cover Art
Editing/Production
Theme Song
News Credits & Clips:
Ridgeways Baptist Church youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPPQuegIdq4
The Daily Nation
https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/revealed-student-17-main-suspect-in-murder-of-keagan-githua-at-ridgeways-4030132
The Star
Citizen Digital
https://www.citizen.digital/news/prime-suspect-in-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested-n309697
Kenyans.Co.Ke
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/82019-dci-reveals-how-matatu-stage-attendant-targeted-keagan-githua
Pulse Live Kenya
https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/suspects-linked-to-death-of-strathmore-university-graduate-keagan-githua-arrested/1sq6c2d
Tuko Newshttps
https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/483696-githuraimatatu-state-attendant-arrested-nairobi-graduants-murder-in/
K24 TV
https://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/keagan-githuas-killer-arrested-86847/
The Nairobi Review
https://nairobireview.africa/prime-suspect-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested/
Lynn Ngugi Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAqwr_z9jcw
This is the story of Rahab Karisa:
In this heart-wrenching episode, we explore a shocking murder that rocked the country and sparked a chilling question: Can we ever fully vet the people we invite to work in our homes? Join us as we explore the devastating consequences of misplaced trust in this haunting story.
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Cover Art
Editing/Production
Theme Song
News Credits & Clips:
The Nairobian
Citizen Digital
CITIZEN TV
Nairobi Wire
NATION TV
Nation Media
Tuko News
Pulse
People Daily
KENYA NEWS AGENCY
KENYANS.CO.KE
This is the story of Kevin Matundura:
A cautionary tale about the intersection of youth and poor decision-making, and how one person's choices can irreversibly shape their destiny.
*This podcast episode discusses a true crime case involving a non-descriptive incident of sexual assault. While we approach this topic with sensitivity and discretion, we wish to forewarn listeners that it may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised*
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Cover Art
Editing/Production
Theme Song
News Credits & Clips:
Daily Nation
Tuko News
Daily Nation
Citizen Digital
Mtaa Wangu Nakuru
Nairobi Wire
The Star
TV 47
Faculty of Law Blogs/ University of Oxford
In Part 2 of the case of Herman Rouwenhorst, we go deeper into the intricate details of Herman Rouwenhorst's murder and reveal the suspects' potential motives, shedding new light on this shocking case.
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Sources:
De Telegraaf (Netherlands)
NTV KENYA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDQKGz4uko’
Kenya Law case library - http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/218696/
National Council on the Administration of Justice Bail & Bond Policy Guidelines - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/Bail_and_Bond_Policy_Guidelines.pdf
NTV Weekend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqo6mlRCXTs
In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we explore the intriguing and tragic story of Herman Rouwenhorst, a Dutch national who embarked on a serene life of retirement in Kenya's idyllic coastal region, only to meet a shocking and mysterious end. Join us as we investigate the characters who were part of Herman's life and the puzzling circumstances of his murder.
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This is the story of Priscilla Kolongei, a Kenyan flight attendant whose life took a dark and dangerous turn when she found herself at the centre of a high-stakes crime that would ultimately unravel her world.
This true crime episode contains adult themes, and information regarding narcotic distribution which, may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Credits:
Cover Art - F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production - F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song - "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Clips:
Citizen TV -
In this gripping first episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Ivy Wangechi. Ivy, a promising medical student at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, met her tragic end in a gruesome attack that sent shockwaves throughout her medical school community, and the entire country. Join us as we uncover the motives behind this heinous act and the impact it had on Ivy's loved ones and society at large.
This true crime episode contains descriptions of violence and may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Credits:
Cover Art: F.Nur, PitchR Media
Editing/Production: F. Nur, PitchR Media
Theme Song: "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)
News Clips:
Citizen TV Kenya
https://youtu.be/VnSBQjx3-Hc?feature=shared
Nairobi News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I2Q0rW63LI
NTV Kenya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWN5wxcGSb0
