Police arrest five suspected of stealing phones during ODM Jacaranda rally
A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of eight mobile phones believed to have been stolen from rally participants.
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Cop among 4 arrested with rhino horn worth Sh1.5m in Nairobi
The four suspects were placed in custody and are being investigated for dealing in wildlife trophies contrary to Section 92(2) of the Wildlife Conservation Act
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Tragedy as two are killed, girl critical in electrocution
According to police, the incident occurred on October 30, 2026, at around 6pm during preparations for the burial of Mzee Samuel Jilo Mababa, who died earlier on
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Two people killed, NPR officer injured in shooting incident
According to police, both victims, believed to be members of the Somali Bantu community, sustained gunshot wounds and the motive is yet to be known
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Cop among 4 arrested with rhino horn worth Sh1.5m in Nairobi
The four suspects were placed in custody and are being investigated for dealing in wildlife trophies contrary to Section 92(2) of the Wildlife Conservation Act
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Five Arrested Over Phone Thefts at ODM Rally in Jacaranda
Police have arrested five suspects accused of stealing mobile phones from members of the public during an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) rally at Jacaranda Grounds. The arrests were made on Saturday evening, October 31, 2026, following…
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Police shoot dead KDF soldier in confrontation in Ruiru
A Kenya Defense Forces soldier was shot dead during a confrontation with police officers in Ruiru, Kiambu County, after allegedly opening fire on officers during a night patrol. The victim, identified as Munene Antony, approximately 33,…
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Body of missing police officer found floating in River Yala
The body of a police officer who went missing nearly two weeks ago has been discovered floating along the banks of River Yala in Siaya County. The deceased, identified as Police Constable Mannaseh Olambwe Ndakala, 46, was attached to…
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Nigeria security forces kill dozens of gang members: police
Police in Zamfara state, working alongside local civil security units, said they had launched "clearance operations" this week after bandits attempted to attack the town of Bukkuyum.
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Trump admin mocks arrested migrants in Halloween video
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, which has led a mass deportation drive against undocumented migrants, posted a one-minute video on X to the tune of Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller."
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Woman found dead in Embakasi with suspected strangulation marks
Police in Embakasi, Nairobi are investigating the suspected murder of a 26-year-old woman found dead inside her friend’s house. The deceased, identified as Damaris Nalo, was discovered lying lifeless on the floor when her host returned…
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Kisii family seeks answers after son reportedly killed in Russian war
A family in Nyamondo village, South Mugirango, Kisii County, is appealing to the government to help establish the whereabouts of their 38-year-old son, Matiabe Onchari, who they have been informed was killed while fighting on the front…
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Detectives seize 582kg of bhang valued at Sh8.65 million, arrest five in three counties
Three men found at the house, identified as Noah James Kariuli, Calvin Malibo and Brian Ndolo, were arrested, bringing the number of suspects held in the.
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Suspected vandal electrocuted during attempted cable theft in Kiambu
Police found the man lying face down near a power pole, with preliminary observations suggesting he may have been electrocuted before falling from the pole.
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Two more suspects arrested over murder of 65-year-old woman in Meru
The 65-year-old woman was murdered on August 7, 2026 evening, while preparing supper alongside her 13-year-old grandson inside her home.
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Two more arrested in Meru over brutal murder of 65-year-old woman in land dispute
Detectives in Meru County have arrested two additional suspects believed to be the masterminds behind the tragic murder of 65-year-old Evelyne Mukiri Mbaabu.
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12 drivers arrested in Meru as NTSA intensifies anti-drink-driving crackdown
The NTSA said the arrests followed an inter-agency road safety compliance operation aimed at enforcing traffic regulations and improving safety on Kenyan.
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Two people killed in Kilifi palm wine joint fight
According to police, the confrontation began when two revellers got into an argument over a woman who was also drinking at the local establishment.
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Six killed as truck smashes into matatu on Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
An unspecified number of other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to different hospitals within Uasin Gishu County for treatment.
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UN diplomat loses Sh400,000 in car break-in at Thindigua
A Jamaican national working as a United Nations diplomat has lost Sh400,000 after suspected thieves broke into his parked vehicle at Franks Arcade in Thindigua, Kiambu County. The diplomat reported that the money was stolen from his black…
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Two killed, NPR officer injured in shooting incident in Garissa
Two people were shot dead and a National Police Reservist (NPR) injured following a shooting incident in Hagadera, Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County. The bodies of Ahmed Madey Jarman, 22, and Abdiaziz Mohamed Abdille, 25, were recovered on…
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Cop among four arrested with rhino horn worth Sh1.5 million in Nairobi
A police officer attached to the National Police Service Hospital in Mbagathi is among four people arrested in possession of a piece of rhinoceros horn valued at approximately Sh1.5 million. The four were arrested on Thursday, October 29,…
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Suspect arrested over Ksh.15M overseas jobs scam after two years on the run
A recruitment agency director accused of defrauding 29 Kenyans of approximately Ksh.15 million in a fake overseas employment scheme has been arrested and charged in court after nearly two years on the run.
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Kenyatta University student charged over Sh140,000 iPhone 17 robbery at Roysambu hostel
The case took a different turn as the three accused persons acknowledged handling the stolen phone while contesting the circumstances under which it was.
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