Ramaphosa lifts suspension of South African Police Chief Fannie Masemola
The allegations centred on whether he had taken the required steps to prevent irregularities in the procurement process. However, South Africa’s National.
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Crime
Latest crime stories from across Kenya.
Police arrest 19, seize 770 litres of illicit brew in Machakos
Officers recovered chang’aa, kang’ara, chemicals and brewing equipment during an intelligence-led raid in Misuuni Village
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Police arrest five suspects in drug raids across five counties
In a statement, the DCI said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations targeting suspected drug trafficking in the five counties
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Three children, one teacher killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
Three children and one teacher were shot dead at an elementary school Thursday in the northwestern US state of Oregon, police said, adding that the assailant was a 16-year-old who was killed by an armed bystander.
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Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting
Police said the attacker was a local 16-year-old boy, but they did not release any further details on him or the identity of the victims
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Teenager stabbed to death in Eastleigh
A 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest by an assailant during a confrontation in Eastleigh North, Nairobi. The deceased, identified as Ridwan Ali Abdisalam, was attacked on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at around 4:30 pm…
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Body of man found in drainage channel in Kirinyaga
Police in Kirinyaga County have launched investigations after the body of a 32-year-old man was found in a feeder drainage channel in Muthaiga B, Mwea West Sub-County. The body was discovered on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Muthaiga…
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At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Announcing the arrest of the school's owner, police promised a thorough inquiry into "whether there were any violations of building codes".
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Kenyan drivers told to halt DRC trips after fresh attacks, driver’s killing
Drivers operating in affected areas have been advised to seek safe locations and follow guidance from recognised security agencies.
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Man killed by tiger died from 'multiple injuries'
William visited Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday and entered the animal's pen. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Nyamira man jailed 15 years over wife’s murder
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a 15-year prison sentence for Lawrence Gesore Sagero after he was convicted of murdering his wife, Nancy Mongina, in Nyamira County.
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Belgian police raid homes linked to Tshisekedi’s relatives in probe into alleged theft of DRC mining revenues
Belgian authorities are investigating nine relatives and associates of Félix Tshisekedi over suspected money laundering and the alleged diversion of.
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Seven arrested over alleged gang rape, violent robberies in Limuru
The arrests follow an intelligence-led security operation launched in response to concerns over criminal activities in the scenic locations, which attract visitors and tourists.
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Uproar as woman killed in motorcycle accident at Makutano flyover in Kirinyaga
The woman, who was from Kirwarwa village in Mutithi Ward, died at the scene after the motorcycle hit her as she crossed at a pedestrian crossing to access the road beneath the dual carriageway flyover.
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12 Companies Face Charges Over KSh. 3.9 Billion VAT Fraud Scheme
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved charges against five individuals and 12 companies in an alleged KSh3.9 billion fraudulent Value Added Tax (VAT) transactions scheme. In a statement dated October 15, the…
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Two arrested after CCTV-captured vehicle break-in in Mwea
According to detectives, the suspects admitted to being part of a group of five that broke into the vehicle and stole Ksh.70,000, a laptop and a power bank.
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DCI introduces biometric system in Diplomatic police unit
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) at the Diplomatic Police Unit (DPU) headquarters.
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Two suspects arrested over fatal stabbing of shoe trader along Landhies Road
The suspects, identified as Joseph Kimani Ndungu, alias Bajong, and Peter Kimani Githinji, alias Denoo, were traced to Kayole following investigations into the killing of Paul Mwangangi.
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Trump, White House post video of UK man killed by tiger
US President Donald Trump posted disturbing footage on his Truth Social account Tuesday of a man being fatally mauled by a tiger in Britain, sparking backlash on social media.
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Kirinyaga man arrested with pistol at a bar detained for 14 days
Detectives from Mwea East sub-county in Kirinyaga County have been granted 14 days to detain a 27-year-old man arrested at Piai trading centre with a Retay Falcon pistol.
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Teacher arrested for allegedly demanding Ksh.100,000 from TSC job seekers
The suspect, identified as Lilian Nelima Buluma, was arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Monday, October 12, 2026, following investigations into complaints lodged by three job seekers.
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Mombasa County official faces arrest over contempt in Ksh.154M debt case
A Mombasa County executive committee member faces arrest for contempt of court over the county government’s failure to pay a private company Ksh.154.4 million after rejecting its plan to establish a data colocation centre in the coastal…
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Woman killed, another critically injured in Kajiado stabbing incident
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Two police officers arraigned over alleged defilement of three-year-old girl in Meru
Police constables Nicholas Njagi and James Mutabari are accused of committing the offences on Friday at their rented house in Kinjo Village, Imenti Central.
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