Mombasa: Man surrenders to police after fatally stabbing wife, child
Police in Mombasa are holding Richard Matiko after he allegedly stabbed his wife and child to death in Nyali. A 14-year-old child escaped with serious stab woun
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Suspected gunmen repulsed during attempted goat raid in Samburu amid massive operation
Suspected armed bandits were repulsed after attempting to raid a herd of goats in Samburu County, triggering an exchange of gunfire with security personnel. This came amid an ongoing security operation in the area in search of gunmen who…
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Third suspect in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder arrested
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a third suspect in connection with the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, nearly a year after he was shot dead along Magadi Road in Nairobi.
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Man found dead with injuries along Juja Road in Nairobi
A 51-year-old man was found dead with visible injuries along Juja Road in Nairobi on Thursday morning. The deceased was identified as Benjamin Mutiso, whose body was discovered opposite Kiboro Primary School. Police said a member of the…
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Woman killed in panga attack while taking daughter to school in Kakamega
A 23-year-old woman was killed in a suspected panga attack allegedly carried out by her brother-in-law in Lutoto Village, Kakamega East, on Thursday morning. The deceased, identified as Patience Mapenzi Sulubu, was reportedly attacked as…
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Man found dead with deep head wounds at Vipingo SEZ
Detectives are investigating an incident where a 29-year-old man was found dead with severe injuries to the back of his head at the Vipingo Special Economic Zone in Kilifi South on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Samuel Lekupe,…
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Githurai chase: Police deny killing burglary suspect in custody
Kasarani Police have denied allegations that a burglary suspect died while in their custody, maintaining that he succumbed to severe injuries sustained before his arrest.
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Two Ugandan teenagers, suspected dealer arrested in Ksh.5M Ruai bhang bust
Police in Kayole have seized a massive haul of cannabis sativa (bhang) worth an estimated Ksh.5 million and arrested three suspects - including two Ugandan juveniles and a suspected mastermind - following a successful night raid in Ruai.
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Boda boda rider linked to lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder arrested
DCI detectives have arrested another suspect in connection with the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, hours after a police officer was arrested over the September 2025 killing.
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Kakamega: Two arrested for posing as EACC detectives, demanding Ksh.100K bribe
EACC detectives have arrested two women for allegedly posing as officers of the anti-gtaft body and demanding Ksh.100,000 from a person whose matter is under investigation.
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Police officer accused of illegal firearm possession claims girlfriend framed him
A police officer accused of possessing a firearm without a certificate has denied the charge, with his defence suggesting that he was framed by his girlfriend following a dispute between the two.
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Police officer accused of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu arrested a year later
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced the arrest of a police officer believed to have fatally shot lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu on September 9, 2025.
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Matatu driver denied bail over 'Manyoka' stint that killed 3 in Enterprise Road crash
A Nairobi court has declined to release on bail a matatu driver accused of causing a crash that killed three passengers and left others injured along Enterprise Road in June.
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Two arrested as police recover bullets hidden inside meat in Kitui
A Multi-Agency security team has recovered 48 live rounds of AK-47 ammunition secretly tucked inside pieces of meat during a routine security check in Kanyonyoo, Kitui County.
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IPOA begins probe into death of man found hanging at Naromoru police cell
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced the commencement of investigations following the death of Dennis Aremo Osiemo while in police custody.
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Two arrested as police recover stolen laptops and phones in Maseno
Police officers have arrested two suspects in connection with stolen laptops and phones in Maseno, Kisumu County.
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Renewed donkey meat trade crackdown gives eastern region farmers hope
Eastern Regional Commissioner Jacob Ouma has warned those behind the illegal donkey slaughter and trade in various parts of the region that they will face the full force of the law. The warning comes after he spearheaded a security raid a…
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Man shot dead outside his home in Migori
A 35-year-old man was shot dead by unknown gunmen while waiting for his wife to open the gate to their home in Ntunyigi area, Kuria West, Migori County. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at around 8pm, police said.…
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Jua Kali worker killed with hammer during money dispute in Nairobi
A 42-year-old casual labourer was killed with a hammer following a dispute over money along Landhies Road in Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo area. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the Jua Kali area, where the victim,…
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NPR officer shot and two vehicles damaged in attack on convoy in Isiolo
A National Police Reservist (NPR) officer was shot and injured after a convoy travelling from Isiolo to Kom area came under fire from suspected armed bandits in Merti, Isiolo County. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026,…
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Suspected notorious phone snatcher arrested in Thika, military combat uniforms recovered
Police in Thika arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of being involved in a series of phone-snatching incidents and recovered a motorcycle allegedly used in the crimes. The suspect, identified as John Mwangi alias Ngicha, also known as…
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8 suspects arrested as police burst phone theft syndicate in Kilimani
Detectives in Nairobi have arrested eight suspects and recovered an assortment of suspected stolen mobile phone parts during a raid at an apartment complex in Kilimani.
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Police officer shot in daytime ambush by bandits in Isiolo
Tension is escalating rapidly in Isiolo County after suspected bandits launched a daring daytime ambush on Wednesday in Nyachis, shooting a National Police Reservist (NPR) officer who was escorting Safaricom technicians.
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Suspect killed in Kasarani police chase as detectives uncover stolen electronics syndicate
A dramatic Sunday night police pursuit in Nairobi’s Kasarani area ended in a fatal crash, exposing a massive syndicate dealing in stolen electronic goods across regional borders.
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