In an affidavit filed in court, Homicide Investigations Bureau officer CPL Romana Odour said the five suspects are jointly charged with other people who have not yet appeared in court over the killing of Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a ruling delivered on Monday, September 21, 2026, Justice Diana Kavedza said the immediate release of the eight students would expose them to a significant risk of harm.
By Samuel OtienoA federal judge in Miami ruled that the brothers’ wealth and history of travelling between countries made them a serious flight risk. The judge said the dual US-UK citizens had an "exceptional capacity to flee the jurisdiction".
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe man faces two counts of defilement contrary to Section 8(1)(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006, alongside an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child under Section 11(1) of the same Act
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking at his home in Ainamoi, Kericho County, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Senator said the practice has left police officers frustrated and made it difficult for security agencies to deal with people involved in political violence
By Bradley BosireThe accused appeared before Anti-Corruption Magistrate Rose Ndobi in Nairobi, where they denied charges including abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, uttering a false document, financial misconduct, acquisition of proceeds of crime and multiple counts of money laundering.
By David AbonyoInvestigators allege that Osewe, together with an accomplice, fraudulently obtained Sh69,024,800 from a complainant by claiming they were in a position to sell gold bars
By Chrispho OwuorIn her ruling, Magistrate Nyangena held that the earlier High Court order securing Kaguchia’s release did not prevent the magistrate’s court from proceeding with the case since he was now before it to answer formal criminal charges.
By Bradley BosireKaguchia was charged with offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace, an offence under Section 94(1) of the Penal Code, after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved the charge against him.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Njoki Mwangi directed that Kaguchia be released forthwith upon depositing a police cash bail of Sh100,000.
By Samuel OtienoState Counsel Dennis Mang'are opposed the bail application, relying on an affidavit sworn by investigating officer DCIO Henry Rabala. The prosecution argued that releasing the accused could interfere with investigations.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the charges stem from a TikTok video allegedly uploaded by the suspect on April 23, 2026. Investigators claim the video contained remarks aimed at inciting members of the Muslim community in Garissa County against non-Muslims.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe ruling followed an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which successfully opposed the suspect's release on bond, citing concerns that he could abscond before the extradition process is concluded
By Chrispho OwuorInvestigations established that the company was awarded a security services contract valued at Sh257,000 per month for two financial years, amounting to Sh5,448,000. However, despite a reduction in the number of security guards deployed under the contract, payments continued to be made at the full contract rate
By Chrispho OwuorHe warned that the release of suspects and alleged use of goons by politicians is fuelling insecurity, calling for stronger cooperation across institutions to restore order and uphold the rule of law nationwide.
By Chrispho OwuorPresiding judge Emeka Nwite ruled that the offences brought before the court were bailable. He ordered that each of the defendants be released upon posting bail of 500 million naira. The judge also directed that they must each present two guarantors who own property in specified areas of Abuja and hand over their travel documents to the court.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe decision marks the second time the accused have been denied bail since the case began. They are charged with the murder of the legislator, which occurred on April 30, 2025, around 7:40 pm at the City Mortuary Roundabout along Ngong Road in Kilimani, Nairobi.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing public safety, the judge noted that recent protests, property destruction, and the burning of a police station created serious risks. She warned that releasing the suspects at this point could put their safety in jeopardy.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Francis Rayola Olel, sitting at the Kiambu High Court, ruled that each officer be freed on a Sh3 million bond or an alternative cash bail of Sh1 million.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Director of Public Prosecutions, represented by Senior Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu, told the court that the suspects face a possible death sentence, making them flight risks if released.
By Maureen Kinyanjui