The promise of a simple delivery job ended in an unthinkable tragedy for Anthony Olwal, a dedicated delivery rider and father of three. His final journey, captured on a building’s CCTV camera, has exposed a brutal murder and sent a wave of anguish across Kenya, turning a personal loss into a national headline.
The day began like any other for Olwal. A client, claiming to be from Eldoret, ordered a high-value iPhone 17 Pro Max via WhatsApp. The delivery was to be made to a short-stay apartment in South B’s Sana Sana area. Olwal, a reliable breadwinner, picked up the phone and set out for the Meridian Apartment, promising his wife he would call her back soon. It was a promise he would never keep.
The building’s CCTV system became a silent witness to the horror that unfolded. The footage shows a timeline of terror. At 11:49 a.m., Olwal is seen entering the building, a blue delivery bag in hand, making a phone call as he rides the elevator to the fourth floor. He appears focused, completing the task that would support his young family.
What happened next is a sequence of frantic and suspicious movements. After Olwal disappears toward the apartment, the camera captures three men in a state of panic. One man is seen hurriedly exiting via the staircase clutching a bag. Another individual descends quickly. Most chillingly, a third suspect is recorded rushing downstairs, partially unclothed, and carrying a package. Their faces, clear to the camera, tell a story of a rushed and violent crime.
The suspected motive was a ruthless refusal to pay. It is believed Olwal was killed after demanding payment for the delivered iPhone. The suspects’ getaway was captured as they fled in a Nissan Note, registration KDL 336E, after a brief confrontation with a mysterious woman linked to the apartment.
For Olwal’s family, the footage is a heartbreaking testament to his final moments. He was found bound, gagged, and brutally murdered. The dream of a better life, built one delivery at a time, was shattered in a single act of violence. This case has highlighted the immense risks faced by gig economy workers and has sparked a nationwide manhunt, with DCI detectives urging anyone with information to come forward. Anthony Olwal’s story is a grim reminder of the human cost behind a simple transaction gone wrong.
