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Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the discovery of 33 bodies buried and later exhumed from a mass grave at Kericho cemetery, as investigations into the incident intensify. Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin, who visited the site at Kericho Makaburini, said three additional suspects had been questioned and released, but remain … Continue reading “Six arrested over Kericho mass grave as DCI probes origin of 33 bodies”
Comedians and digital creators Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari have been arrested by police outside the Machakos County Finance Offices on Tuesday 31st March, 2026. They got arrested while staging a peaceful protest over unpaid tenders amounting to Ksh 19 million allegedly owed to Kioko and his associates by the county government. During the arrest, an unidentified plain-clothes … Continue reading “Comedians Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari arrested over Machakos County payment dispute”
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the mysterious death of Bernard Cheruiyot at Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County. IPOA detectives have recorded statements from ten inmates who were in the police cells with Cheruiyot. Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Boit noted that, according to the OCS, Cheruiyot injured … Continue reading “Mystery after inmate dies inside police cell, OCS claims he hit his head on wall in Nakuru”
Police are investigating two separate murder incidents in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi county and Embu town. In the first incident, one of the victims was stabbed 11 times by a suspect believed to be his girlfriend in Chuka. Twenty two-year-old Kelvin Sigei – a second-year student, pursuing Bachelor of science in engineering – was found dead … Continue reading “University student stabbed 11 times by girlfriend”
There was a traffic snarl-up after a fuel tanker collided with a trailer and burst into flames on Mombasa Road, Athi River. Two trucks have burst into flames after they were involved in an accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. The gruesome accident occurred on Monday, March 2, after one of the trucks lost control and … Continue reading “Huge flames after fuel tanker collides with container lorry along Mombasa Road”
Police are investigating a daring night robbery in which several armed suspects raided a home in Kiamuthambi village in Kirinyaga Central and dismantled a Lexus vehicle valued at approximately Sh35 million. According to preliminary reports, the gang struck shortly after midnight, arriving in two vehicles and storming the compound under the cover of darkness. The … Continue reading “Armed gang dismantles Sh35mn Lexus in night raid in Kirinyaga”
A man’s sudden dash towards President William Ruto at the dais on Thursday briefly unsettled an otherwise choreographed afternoon in Wajir, forcing security officers into swift action and prompting the National Police Service (NPS) to open an inquiry into the breach. The incident occurred during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) event, while President … Continue reading “IG Kanja launches inquiry after man charges at President Ruto in Wajir”
President William Ruto was on Thursday forced to momentarily halt his speech in Wajir County after an unidentified man breached security and ran towards him at the podium as he addressed a crowd gathered for the disbursement of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds. His speech at the NYOTA capital disbursement forum at … Continue reading “Man who charged at President Ruto in Wajir speaks”
A clinical officer at Chemaner Health Center in Bomet County has been arrested for allegedly raping a pregnant woman during a routine medical visit. Bomet East Sub-County Police Commander Michael Singa reported that the suspect, identified as Eric Langat, also known as Kirinyet, committed the heinous crime while attending to the victim in one of … Continue reading “Clinical officer arrested for allegedly raping pregnant woman on maternity check up in Bomet”
Former Mwea MP Peter Gitau is among five suspects arrested in connection with the theft of two Isuzu lorries in Murang’a County in August. Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the recovery of the vehicles. “The vehicles in question, an Isuzu FVZ with registration number KDQ … Continue reading “Former Mwea MP among 5 arrested over stolen lorries”
The Coast Regional Police Commander has issued a directive authorising officers to use firearms against armed criminal suspects during security operations, citing a rise in violent crime across Mombasa County. Speaking to the media in Mombasa, Nuno said police would apply the full force of the law against criminals, particularly those armed with machetes. He … Continue reading “Police boss issues ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ directive against armed criminals”
A Turkish tycoon, linked to an Al Shabaab terrorist group, was arraigned in a Mombasa Court on Tuesday, February 3, where he was charged with terrorism-related counts. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Osman Erdinc Elsek appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and was charged with being a member … Continue reading “Turkish tycoon charged in Mombasa over links with Al Shabaab”
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training sessions at the General Service Unit field in Magadi, Kajiado County. Police said the family of the recruit, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, had informed of the Saturday tragedy. Police said the victim was undertaking a recruit course at GSU Field Campus – Magadi when he … Continue reading “Another police recruit collapses, dies during training in Magadi GSU field”
Tension is high in Kakong’u village Turkana South constituency after armed bandits stormed the village, killed 6 people injuring 2 and drove away more than 2,000 animals. The incident paralysed transport along busy Lodwar-Kitale highway for the whole day as police together with reservists tried to pursue the bandits who are still at large. Turkana … Continue reading “Six people killed after armed bandits storm village in Turkana”
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the death of three recruits who lost their lives during a training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement dated Friday, January 30, KDF disclosed that the recruits developed complication sduring the exercise and received medical attention within … Continue reading “Three KDF recruits die during training”
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has dismissed reports of rolling out mandatory physical fitness tests for Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and commercial drivers. In a statement on Wednesday, January 28, NTSA said the eyesight testing drive held by ENA Coach should not be misconstrued as the commencement of the mandatory physical fitness tests. … Continue reading “NTSA clarifies rolling out mandatory physical fitness tests for PSV drivers”