In September 1988, a British woman named Julie Ward was brutally murdered in Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve. For years, her family fought a lonely battle for justice, challenging official accounts that blamed wild animals or suicide.
Shocking revelations from a 2011 interview with a key witness have turned the spotlight on Jonathan Toroitich Moi, the son of Kenya’s late President Daniel Arap Moi.
The fresh evidence links him directly to Julie’s death, suggesting a high-level cover-up involving both Kenyan and British authorities. The chilling truth behind her death has remained buried for over three decades—until now.
Moi Son Killed Julie Ward; Her Murder Was Never an Accident
Julie Ward, a 28-year-old wildlife photographer, had travelled to Kenya for an adventurous trip through the breathtaking Maasai Mara. But what should have been a journey of discovery ended in tragedy. Her charred remains were found in the reserve—her body partially burned, with her leg, jaw, and skull separated.
Initially, Kenyan officials floated absurd theories: Julie had been struck by lightning, committed suicide, or was mauled by animals. But her father, John Ward, refused to accept the lies. He launched his own investigation, which uncovered evidence of foul play.
Now, a recent exposé by The Telegraph confirms what John had long suspected—Julie was murdered. And the killer was no ordinary man. The prime suspect, according to a 2011 witness statement, is Jonathan Moi, the eldest son of then-President Daniel Moi.
The witness, a former staff member at a safari camp near where Julie’s body was found, revealed that Jonathan Moi was at the Maasai Mara at the exact time of Julie’s disappearance. This contradicts Jonathan’s original claim that he was not near the scene.
Government Collusion Hid the Truth
Julie Ward’s family believes both the UK and Kenyan governments were involved in hiding the truth to preserve diplomatic relations. When Julie died, the political climate in Kenya was tense. Moi ruled with an iron fist, and his family enjoyed unchecked power.
Rather than solve the crime, Kenyan authorities stalled. They only allowed UK’s Metropolitan Police to join the investigation after international pressure. But even then, crucial evidence was ignored or hidden. A key witness gave a detailed account in 2011 that placed Jonathan Moi at the crime scene—but the information was never acted on.
Julie’s brother, Bob Ward, exposed the cover-up. He said the Metropolitan Police buried the testimony in a secure cabinet in Lewisham, far from public eyes. “It’s unthinkable that statements with such vital information have been locked away for years,” he told The Telegraph.
The witness recalled that in September 1988, Jonathan Moi and a small group contacted the camp to make a reservation. Julie was last seen alive that same weekend. The link was glaring, but conveniently ignored.
Moi Son Killed Julie Ward for Rejecting His Sexual Advances
What was Jonathan Moi’s motive? According to multiple sources and the new witness statement, Julie had been spending time with Moi during her visit. But she reportedly rejected his sexual advances—an act that may have led to her brutal murder.
The theory aligns with disturbing reports of the entitled behavior of Moi’s children during his rule. Jonathan, who passed away in 2019, had a reputation for abusing power. Several women previously accused him of harassment, but none of the cases went anywhere.
Julie Ward’s murder fits this pattern. A powerful man, angered by rejection, may have acted violently—then used his political shield to avoid consequences. If Jonathan Moi did kill her, he was protected by the highest levels of the Kenyan state.
The Ward family now demands full disclosure from both governments. They want the UK Parliament to reopen the case, and they want Kenyan officials held accountable for decades of lies and obstruction.
What the Cover-Up Means…
The murder of Julie Ward is more than a tragic cold case. It’s a symbol of the corruption and impunity that thrived under President Moi’s regime. For 36 years, her family has battled silence, denial, and deceit.
Now, with a witness naming Jonathan Toroitich Moi as the man behind her death, the truth is finally emerging. But will there ever be justice?
The British and Kenyan governments must answer for their role in hiding this crime. Julie deserves justice—and the world deserves the truth.
