The Daily T Murder in the Masai Mara, Ep 4: The President's Son
Jan 1, 2026
John Troon, a former lead detective from Scotland Yard, dives into the chilling case surrounding the murder of Julie Ward. He discusses a whistleblower's shocking claim implicating Jonathan Moi, the president's son, amidst a backdrop of political pressure and cover-ups in Kenya. With forensic evidence both supporting and contradicting the witness's account, the complexities of the investigation unfold. Troon sheds light on the culture of fear that silenced potential witnesses, leaving lingering questions about justice and accountability.
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Crumpled Note From A Clothes Seller
- A clothes seller in the Maasai Mara handed John Ward a torn note alleging "Moy" killed Julie Ward.
- John initially dismissed the tip because it came from hearsay and he never interviewed the Maasai women.
Kadipo's Dramatic Witness Account
- Valentine Kadipo met John Ward and claimed he witnessed Julie's murder with powerful men including Jonathan Moy.
- Kadipo gave consistent details that initially convinced John but later contradictions and a forged letter eroded trust.
Forensic Mark Corroborated Kadipo
- Forensic details linked Kadipo's story: pathologist Austin Gresham identified an ox-whip pattern on Julie's leg.
- That specific mark seemed unlikely to be known by a fabricating witness and lent partial credibility to Kadipo.