Four member of a Sudanese family are under arrest in Kenya following the mysterious death of a Kenyan domestic worker at their residence in the capital Nairobi.

The suspects, a mother, her two daughters and a son, were seized following the death of Zeitun Kavayo at their Kilimani estate residence on the evening of September 18.

Kilimani police boss Patricia Yegon confirmed the arrests, adding that the suspects would remain in custody as investigations were being conducted.