Latest crime stories from across Kenya.
Police in Ruai, Nairobi, are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside a friend’s house following an alleged overnight fight. The incident was reported on September 16, 2026, at about 7:05 p.m. According to the police,…
A carbon-leaching site supervisor was shot dead during an overnight robbery at Loliondo area in Transmara South, Narok County. The attack happened on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at about 2:10 a.m. According to the police, an unknown…
The Vihiga County Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture, and Social Services has held a sensitization workshop in Mbale to align staff with its proposed organogram and operational frameworks. The workshop brought together…
At least five people, including two police officers, were killed in a bandit ambush in Gotu, Isiolo County. This came as security agencies face renewed pressure to address escalating cattle-rustling attacks in the region. The victims…
Two fourth-year university students charged with multiple counts linked to child pornography and related offenses suffered a setback, Tuesday, when an Eldoret court declined to free them on bond. Eldoret Principal Magistrate Caroline…
Fear of losing employment, discrimination and possible retaliation has discouraged some workers from reporting labour violations, according to the Kiambu County Labour Office. Kiambu County Labour Officer Consolata Gatwiri said some…
Police in Eastleigh, Nairobi, are investigating the death of a 19-year-old boy who reportedly collapsed after being struck with an unknown object during a quarrel. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at around 7:10 p.m.…
An 18-year-old woman was arrested at Ruai Police Station, Nairobi, after police allegedly discovered a pair of pliers and shears concealed in food she had brought for three remanded suspects. Christine Njoki Gitau arrived at the station’s…
A Catholic priest was found dead inside his house at Our Lady of Rosary Doldol Parish in Laikipia North Sub-County on Tuesday morning. The deceased, identified as Father Lucio Karioki, was discovered after he failed to respond when a…
A 55-year-old woman was found dead outside her house in Bwaliro B Sub-location, Butula Sub-County, Busia County, in an incident being investigated as suspected murder. The deceased, identified as Catherine Chesa Achieng, was discovered…
A section of women leaders in Embu County has launched a peace campaign, calling on residents and political leaders to reject violence following the chaos that erupted on Saturday at UDA’s Delegates meeting chaired by Deputy President…
A 28-year-old woman was found dead in a residential house in Muguru Ward, Kangema, Murang’a County, in a suspected murder incident. The deceased, identified as Wincate Murugi Nchoki, was discovered lying lifeless on a sofa at her home.…
Three people were detained in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man who was brought to a health facility in Yatta, Machakos County, with a stab wound to the chest. The deceased, identified as Samuel Katavi, was taken to the…
Detectives have arrested another suspect in connection with the deadly violence and destruction witnessed during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates’ meeting at Nembure Grounds in Embu County. The…
As nations marked World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, a Kericho-based Counselor, William Rotich, urged communities to break the silence around suicide by recognizing early warning signs of distress and encouraging open…
State House Head of Special Projects and Programmes Dennis Itumbi has declared a full-scale war against illicit brews in Kirinyaga County, saying the fight is aimed at saving a generation of young people increasingly being destroyed by…
Police in Mbeere North, Embu County, launched an investigation into the killing of a 47-year-old boda boda chairman whose body was discovered in the bush near a roadside in Kariru Sub-location. The body of Harrison Waweru Kinyanjui was…
A man was shot dead after allegedly attempting to snatch a firearm from police officers at the main gate of the National Police B Campus in Embakasi, Nairobi, on Saturday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at Gate D at…
Police in Samia Sub-County, Busia County, have launched investigations after the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was found in a thicket at the top of Busia Hills. The body was discovered on Saturday, September 12, 2026. National…
Two suspected thugs were shot and killed separately in Nairobi’s Dandora and City Park, and pistols were found on them. This comes as police intensify the war on crime. In the first incident, a suspected gang member was fatally injured…
Multi-agency security personnel repelled suspected bandits who raided grazing fields near Kainuk Game Reserve in Turkana County, thwarting an alleged attempt to steal livestock. The incident occurred on September 11, 2026, at about 3pm.…
A police officer shot and killed a 25-year-old man after he allegedly attacked him with a wooden club during a confrontation at Mutune Shopping Centre in Kitui Central Sub-County. The incident occurred on Friday, September 11, 2026, after…
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Thursday night attempted to attack an Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) camp in Elram, Mandera County, but were repulsed by security officers. A similar incident happened at a General Service Unit camp in…
A 31-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Muthathia area of Buuri West, Meru County, on Thursday morning while reportedly heading to the toilet. The deceased, identified as Charity Kinya, was attacked at around 5am near Full Gospel…
