A middle-aged man was shot dead on Wednesday night in Mamboleo area, Kisumu East sub-county, after suspected thugs on a motorbike opened fire during an attempted robbery at an M-Pesa outlet. According to witnesses, the victim had gone to the outlet to make a deposit when the attackers struck. The…
The High Court has directed that the status quo be maintained at Gikomba market and surrounding areas along the Nairobi River pending the hearing of an urgent application filed by traders. Lady Justice Lilian Kimani issued the interim order on Wednesday, ruling: “The current status quo on the suit land…
The George Natembeya has successfully had criminal charges against him dismissed by the High Court of Nairobi, after a ruling found that investigators violated his constitutional rights during his arrest and subsequent investigations. Court Findings Delivering the judgment at Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the Ethics and…
A senior police officer accused of killing his wife has surrendered to authorities in Naivasha, as detectives in Nairobi continue investigations into the killing of a 43-year-old woman whose body was found inside her residence in Roysambu. The officer, identified as Daniel Macharia, is reported to be attached to the…
The Nakuru Law Courts has ruled that six Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers have a case to answer in connection with the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the officers Francis Wachira, Alexander Lorogoi, Isaac Ochieng Odhiambo, Michael Wabukala, Evans…
Benin’s Republican Police of Benin has issued a wanted notice for nine individuals suspected of orchestrating the attempted coup nearly three months ago, offering a reward of over €30,000 for information leading to their capture. The failed coup targeted President Patrice Talon and his government, with rebels accusing authorities of…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized illicit alcohol valued at approximately Ksh 5 million and arrested four suspects, including a local businessman reportedly serving as the chair of the Kabati business community. The raid, conducted on Tuesday, targeted a bar and wines…
A prominent businessman, Alex Mutuku Mbalezi, is threatening legal action against a mobile phone company over alleged unlawful tracking and disclosure of his location data, which he claims led to his arrest, detention, and lasting harm. In a formal demand letter, Mbalezi’s lawyers, led by Danstan Omari, argue that the…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized cannabis valued at approximately Ksh 1 million following a late-night, intelligence-led operation in Molo Town. The multi-agency operation was carried out on Monday, March 2, 2026, at around 9:30 p.m., and involved NACADA enforcement officers working…
A Muslim cleric, Eid Ali, has pleaded guilty to eight counts of committing indecent acts against seven children aged between five and 14 years.The accused appeared before Principal Magistrate Sandra Ogot at the Othaya Law Courts on Tuesday, where he admitted to all the charges. According to the prosecution, the…