Author: Mary Musembi

A suspect in a case where he was accused of hiring men to attack his former lover with acid was found dead in his house in Umoja, Nairobi, in what is suspected to be death by suicide. The deceased, identified as Elivis Opiyo, was reportedly found lying on the floor in a supine position inside his…

Three suspects linked to murder of Dr Mutiso detained for 30 days

Aug 10, 2026

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The High Court has allowed an application seeking a 30-day detention of police officer Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and co-accused Daniel Njoroge and Kevin Kinuthia, linked to the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The trio was arraigned on Monday as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) told the court that they played a specific role…

Two handed seven-year jail terms for robbing officer of AK-47

Aug 10, 2026

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The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said Senior Resident Magistrate Hamlick Muriithi Mwenda passed both judgments and sentences after finding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Two men who robbed a police officer of his AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition during a night attack at Mombasa’s…

Nairobi OCS arraigned after being linked to dramatic kidnapping, robbery syndicat

Aug 6, 2026

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A senior Nairobi police officer has been arraigned at the Makadara Law Courts following his arrest in connection with a dramatic kidnapping, robbery, and million-shilling extortion ring targeting online business vendors in the city. The suspect, Inspector Kelvin Mwangi Muraguri—the Deputy Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Drive In Police Post, appeared in court alongside his…

NTSA arrests pedestrians ignoring footbridges .

Aug 6, 2026

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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) together with law enforcement officers waited and arrested pedestrians at Transami in Nairobi’s Pipeline area in what they say is obstructing traffic and endangering other road users. “Joint pedestrian enforcement currently underway at Pipeline Transami footbridge targeting pedestrians who fail to use the footbridge and obstructing free flow…

Police brutality again

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A protest broke out outside Muthaiga Police Station in Nairobi after members of the public demanded answers over the death of a man who had recently been released from police custody. The demonstration followed the death of Eric Otieno, who had been arrested on August 1 on allegations of preparation to commit a felony. Police…

Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides

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There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides. Several days ago, the Kenya Wildlife Service reported that some of the elephants that died had shown signs of partial paralysis, that suggested poisoning from cyanide used in pesticides. The chief vet…

KWS officer contradicts himself in Brian Odhiambo disappearance case

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Nakuru court on Monday resumed the hearing into the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, who allegedly went missing while in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers near the shores of Lake Nakuru. The fifth accused, Abdulrahman Sudi, whose vehicle is alleged to have played a key role in the operation, took the stand…

DCI hunts alleged drug trafficker who vanished with rented car

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