Nyamira: Probe on after elderly couple killed inside homestead
Police In Nyamira are investigating to the gruesome killing of an elderly couple who were attacked by unknown people on Saturday evening.
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Three officers injured after lorry crashes into police vehicle
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs, driving while disqualified and dangerous driving.
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More than 1,800 arrested in France protests: interior minister
More than 1,800 people were arrested during and after violent protests in France that saw clashes, arson and looting, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Sunday.
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Extortion gang terrorising landowners in Mlolongo as police boss accused of protecting them
A gang of young men allegedly stormed her property in a brutal confrontation over demands for security fees, leaving a trail of damage in their wake.
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Ecuadorian priest dies after giant wooden crucifix crashes down on him during live-streamed Mass
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during a Mass in Guayaquil, with the fatal accident captured on.
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Kindiki puts contractors on notice over delays, poor work
Kindiki said the government would not tolerate contractors who receive public funds but fail to deliver quality work, warning that such practices waste taxes.
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Two arrested as DCI detectives recover narcotics in Kibwezi
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the detectives raided a residential house suspected to be used as a storage and distribution centre for na
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Police officer in hospital after being shot in Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police said the officer had approached two suspects in Angel Row shortly before the incident at 04:50 BST on Sunday.
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Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Buildings were set alight in the capital and other areas, including in Limoges where a large fire in the town hall caused the roof to partly collapse.
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Watchman, 70, killed in bar break-in attack in Machakos
Police said Bernard King’oo Kioko and a colleague were responding to the reported break-in when they were attacked by suspected assailants.
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Police probe Kitale incident that left two officers injured
The National Police Service says two government vehicles were damaged as investigations continue into the incident in Trans Nzoia County
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Malindi traders seek arrest of M-Pesa agent over alleged Sh10 million fraud
The traders allege that Rahma Seif Albusaid received the money between August and September but failed to complete the transactions, leaving them counting.
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Woman found murdered at home in Juja after robbery
Police in Juja, Kiambu County, are investigating the murder of a 33-year-old woman whose body was discovered behind her house following an alleged robbery in Muthara area. Susan Njoki Nyaga was found dead on October 16, 2026, after her…
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Kindiki threatens arrest of contractors over delays, shoddy work
The DP has directed government officers to strengthen supervision and ensure infrastructure projects are completed on time.
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Luxury vehicle stolen in UK recovered in Nairobi after DCI launched nationwide vehicle theft operation
In Kenya, the nationwide enforcement exercise covered Nairobi, Eastern, Central, Nyanza, Western, Coast and Rift Valley regions, targeting motor vehicle.
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DCI, Interpol Raid Nairobi Yard, Recover Luxury Car Stolen in UK
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered a Land Rover Discovery stolen in the United Kingdom after checking more than 260,000 vehicles against the INTERPOL database. In a statement on October 17, the…
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KRA unmasks Sh4 billion VAT scheme involving 62,869 fake invoices
KRA linked 72 entities to thousands of electronic invoices transmitted between 2020 and 2025. Invoices were valued at Sh33.83bn.
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Police Arrest Three Suspects Linked to Arson Attacks in Nakuru
Police have arrested three suspects linked to a series of arson attacks, malicious damage to property and other criminal activities in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers raided a…
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Man found dead with injuries near Mumias Sugar Company water plant
Police in Kakamega County have launched investigations into the murder of a 32-year-old man whose body was found lying in a trench near a road at Mumias Sugar Company. The deceased was identified as Kassim Otengo and resident of Makunda in…
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Body of man found in thicket in Githurai
Police in Kiambu County have launched investigations after the body of an unidentified man was found dumped in a thicket in Githurai Sub-County. The body was discovered on Friday, October 16, 2026, with the man’s head partially covered by…
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JKIA cleaner arrested carrying bags containing 52 phones, three drones
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted 52 refurbished mobile phones and three drones at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a passenger allegedly attempted to bypass Customs checks by handing two bags to an…
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One killed as bandits raid Marsabit settlement, steal 600 livestock
Armed attackers reportedly drove more than 600 sheep and goats towards Samburu North after raiding a Turkana settlement in Loiyangalani
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Man surrenders to police over girlfriend’s murder in Murang’a
Alex Ngugi Njeri presented himself at Kahawa West Police Station and allegedly told officers he had killed Nellious Njeri
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Police fraternity bids farewell to veteran officer Lazarus Opicho
The National Police Service has paid tribute to Senior Assistant Inspector General Lazarus Simiyu Opicho, describing him as a dedicated officer whose decades of service left a lasting mark on policing in Kenya
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