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Four arrested over robbery with violence and sexual assault
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (224+ words) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested four suspects linked to a robbery with violence and sexual assault incident reported in Butere. According to investigators, the incident occurred on the night of January 28, 2026, when three individuals broke into a local…...
Body of a man from Kisii mistakenly buried in Vihiga exhumed
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (171+ words) DCI officers from Nairobi have exhumed the body of a man who was mistakenly buried on March 23, 2026 in Mukuli village, Mbihi sub-county, Vihiga County. This followed a report by a family that their kin was missing. After a thorough police…...
Litigant successfully defends his use of AI in drafting court documents as Judge gives caution
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (375+ words) The High Court has weighed in on the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, cautioning litigants that while digital tools may assist in drafting pleadings, they must strictly comply with established legal standards. In a ruling delivered at…...
Murkomen orders probe into fatal Ishiara shooting, says officers will be held accountable
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (264+ words) Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has waded on the Ishiara Market incident in Embu county, resulting in the death of three people during a demonstration. He commended the swift action by the Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja…...
Police arrest 10 suspects following a crackdown on the notorious 'Tokyo Mafias' gang
1+ week, 1+ day ago (151+ words) Ten suspects have been arrested following a police crackdown targeting the notorious "Tokyo Mafias" gang in Makadara, Nairobi. The operation, conducted by officers from South B Police Station on April 11, 2026, was intelligence-led and supported by members of the public. It…...
Sonko moves to challenge Capitol Hill Police Station degazettement
1+ week, 1+ day ago (399+ words) Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has moved to court to challenge the degazettement of Capitol Hill Police Station in Upper Hill. In a statement, Sonko, who is also a resident of the area, argued that the move compromises security in…...
Boundary dispute triggers violence leaving One dead in Marakwet East
1+ week, 2+ day ago (213+ words) One person has been killed while another narrowly escaped death after being struck with arrows following a land dispute between the Kapchesum and Kachemei communities in Chesewew village, Marakwet East Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County. It is reported that the conflict…...
Kenya Power staff who was attacked in Isiolo dies from the injuries
1+ week, 3+ day ago (228+ words) A Kenya Power employee who was brutally attacked while on duty in Checheles area near Isiolo Town has died from his injuries. The staff member, identified as Mr. Shadrack Makembo, was attacked on Thursday, April 9, 2026, while performing his official duties....
JSC nominates 37 judges for High Court and ELC, names sent to president for appointment
1+ week, 2+ day ago (469+ words) The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 37 judges for appointment to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court, in a move aimed at strengthening judicial capacity and accelerating the delivery of justice. JSC Chairperson Martha Koome says the…...
Kakamega Woman Rep Seeks Ksh18 Million in defamation suit against Governor Barasa
1+ week, 2+ day ago (227+ words) Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda Busihile has filed a defamation suit seeking KSh 18 million in damages against Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa over alleged defamatory remarks made in public forums. In the case lodged at the Milimani Law Courts, Muhanda accuses…...