Global Affairs
Probe launched after 17 killed in South Africa tavern shooting
Police say the victims included 13 men and four women, who were declared dead at the scene.
investigation
Crime
Two arrested in Maseno as police recover 11 suspected stolen laptops
According to the National Police Service, the investigation began after a complainant reported to Maseno Police Station that his laptop had been stolen from his hostel room.
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Two dead after training aircraft crashes near Kipeto Wind Project
Kajiado West Sub-County Police Commander Maurine Kuto confirmed the incident, saying preliminary reports indicate the aircraft crashed in the hilly area of Kipeto
Nairobi
Lavington woman’s final note emerges after body lies undiscovered for weeks
What makes the case more painful for her family is that Maina had already left behind a note outlining what she wanted after her death, thanking those close to her and asking her mother for forgiveness.
Crime
47-year-old father arrested over alleged assault, death of daughter in Kibra
The suspect, identified as Norman Swahili, was arrested after officers at Kibra Police Station received a distress call on September 6 reporting that he had seriously assaulted the child.
Global Affairs
Kyiv weapons depot strike kills 37, forces mass evacuations
The strike caused shells, mines and drones to detonate late on Friday, triggering a blast that damaged nearby properties including a care home for the elderly and disabled, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Global Affairs
Christian festival in West Sussex closed after sign collapse kills one
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh said police understood the serious impact the incident would have had on people attending the festival as officers worked to establish how the sign collapsed.
Coast
EACC probes two police officers over alleged Sh100,000 bribe demand in Mombasa
In a statement on Tuesday, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said the officers allegedly demanded the larger amount in exchange for refraining from investigating the complainant and taking legal...
Crime
Police arrest suspect linked to violent Garissa Township robberies
The suspect was wanted in connection with offences committed within Garissa Township and remains in police custody pending arraignment
News
PS Sing’Oei assures Ecuador as Kenya probes fatal Mt Ololokwe helicopter crash
Sensi-Contugi, Director of Ecuador’s National Intelligence Centre (CNI), and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, were among seven people killed when a tourist safari helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe at about 9:1...
Crime
Nairobi police arrest three over stolen phones, computers in raid
According to the National Police Service, a search of the stall uncovered 38 assorted mobile phones, three laptops and one desktop computer.
News
Three police officers to be interdicted after every custody death, Kanja says
The Inspector General said the officers have a direct responsibility for the safety and welfare of people held in police cells and must account for what happens to detainees under their watch.