PS Agengo condemns Kilifi pupil’s death after alleged beating
PS Agengo described the incident as a grave violation of the rights and dignity of the child and vowed that those responsible will face the full force of the law.
David AbonyoPS Agengo described the incident as a grave violation of the rights and dignity of the child and vowed that those responsible will face the full force of the law.
David AbonyoAccording to a court filing posted on October 1, 2025, the offence took place on May 26, 2024, when the accused attacked the minor, a class two pupil, while her mother was at the church.
David AbonyoIn a statement posted on its official social media handle, the NPS confirmed that the early morning raid targeted the Burma Slums in Kitale Town, an area that has long been on the police radar for criminal activity.
Chrispho OwuorAuthorities say the weapons have been secured for safe custody as part of the wider effort to reduce the circulation of illegal firearms in the region.
David AbonyoThe operation, carried out on Sunday, September 28, 2025, highlights ongoing efforts to combat livestock theft in the region.
Chrispho OwuorThe court was told that on December 18, 2021, at Kibiku in Kajiado West, the trio violently robbed Andrew Muthure Wairia of a Huawei Y9 phone worth Sh24,990, a memory card valued at Sh3,995, and a pair of Reebok shoes worth Sh4,000.
Ian NjaneThe suspect was found with 71 rolls of bhang, five sachets of kuber, and 18 tablets of cosmos.
Chrispho OwuorThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) confirmed that Bile Jean Philippe Assemian was successfully repatriated to the U.S. on September 25, 2025, following formal extradition proceedings in Nairobi.
Chrispho OwuorThe DCI also called on the public to provide information anonymously to help capture the fugitive.
Chrispho OwuorAccording to authorities, the intelligence-led operation targeted known hideouts of illicit brews and drugs, areas that have long posed a threat to public health and safety.
Chrispho OwuorTestifying before a High Court, the Embu County pathologist painted a grim picture of the injuries, noting that both young men had multiple skull fractures, broken jaws, and deep brain lacerations.
David AbonyoThe operation unfolded on September 24, 2025, after officers received intelligence about a vehicle ferrying an illicit consignment through Malindi.
Chrispho OwuorThe prosecution argued that the killings were not random acts of violence, but had been carefully planned. They pointed to the use of high-powered firearms and the close-range execution of the victims as evidence that the crime had been premeditated.
David AbonyoOnuh was fined a total of Sh 46,500,000 for counts 1, 3, and 4. Should he fail to pay, he faces 20 years in prison for each count. However, the court ruled that these sentences will run concurrently.
Chrispho OwuorAccording to the anti-graft agency, the registrar had withheld the document until the complainant paid what he called “release fees.”
David AbonyoThe oversight body has already begun collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing police procedures linked to the incident.
David AbonyoThe raid was carried out after investigators received reliable intelligence linking the suspects to illegal drug activities in the area
David AbonyoAccording to the DCI, Suleiman’s method was as deceptive as it was dangerous. He would initiate casual conversations with passengers, gain their trust, and then offer them snacks or soft drinks.
Ian NjaneAll twenty recovered donkeys were escorted to the station, where they are being held pending identification and formal handover to their rightful owner.
Chrispho OwuorThe alleged incident reportedly occurred in September 2025 at Utukuni area, Mkomani Location, Lamu Island, Central Sub-County, where Hussein is said to have intentionally and unlawfully penetrated the minor.
Chrispho OwuorThe vehicle had false number plates, and its chassis number matched a car reported stolen at Mutuya Police Station.
Chrispho OwuorAccording to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Lemarkele and an accomplice, who remains at large, recently staged a brazen armed robbery at a local shop in Maralal while posing as customers.
David AbonyoThe arrest follows a formal complaint lodged on September 1, 2025, detailing how the suspect, Ishmael and an accomplice promised 550kg of gold nuggets and bars purportedly sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ian NjaneInvestigators have already questioned more than 15 people, including colleagues, employees, boda boda operators at the crime scene, bank staff he dealt with, and individuals he met at a restaurant along Jakaya Kikwete Road shortly before he was gunned down on September 9.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Thursday after conducting a post-mortem examination on the body of the slain lawyer, Oduor said the pathologists present recovered two bullets that were lodged in Mbobu’s chest below the arm.
David AbonyoDuring the Friday court session, prosecutor Vane Mochama requested that investigators be allowed 21 days to conclude their probe.
Rose AchiengThe crackdown comes amid rising fears in the CBD, where residents and social media users have shared alarming accounts of criminals targeting phones, handbags, and other valuables.
Ann NyamburaObado is facing trial alongside his four children and 11 other individuals. They are accused of embezzling public funds while he was governor of Migori County.
Maureen KinyanjuiRelatives of Nabwire say they are struggling to come to terms with the tragedy, describing her death as a betrayal by someone who should have protected her.
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