The High Court in Nyeri was gripped with emotion today as Nicholas Julius Macharia, 39, admitted to the brutal killing of 7-year-old Tamara Blessing Kabura.
Macharia, a local porter familiar to the victim’s family, pleaded guilty after previously shifting his stance on the charges. His admission came during tense proceedings that underscored the grief and anguish felt by Tamara’s relatives and the wider community.
Tamara’s body was discovered buried within Macharia’s compound, a chilling revelation that shocked Nyeri residents. A post-mortem confirmed the child had been sexually assaulted and suffocated, details that painted a harrowing picture of her final moments.
The prosecution, now under the direction of a newly appointed attorney, has been granted seven days to compile and present the full factual record of the case. The court scheduled the next hearing for February 9, 2026, with Macharia ordered to remain in custody at King’ong’o GK Prison until then.
The judge’s acceptance of Macharia’s plea marked a pivotal moment in the case, reflecting both the weight of justice and the profound sorrow endured by Tamara’s family. The community continues to grapple with the devastating loss of a young life, as the legal process moves forward toward sentencing.
