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Resident Magistrate Flavian Mulama convicted Issa after ruling that prosecution evidence proved he was found in possession of narcotics and items linked to drug preparation and distribution.
According to the statement by KDF on Monday, the explosives were discovered during intelligence-led route clearance patrols targeting critical transport corridors used by both security personnel and civilians, highlighting the persistent threat posed by terrorist groups despite sustained military pressure in the region.
Ledama Olekina argued that the Controller of Budget's recent report on county governments' local and foreign travel expenditure risks being viewed as a distraction instead of serving as a meaningful accountability mechanism.
The senator raised concerns about the transparency of the acquisition process, compensation of affected residents and the continued expansion of military facilities in the area, saying local communities deserve clear answers regarding the use of their ancestral land.
The President also addressed the long-running challenge of squatters and absentee landlords, saying it remains one of the most complex land issues in the region.
The ongoing operation has brought together Kenya Red Cross aqua divers, Beach Management Units, and local fishing boats familiar with the channel, all working jointly to scan the waters in a continuous effort to locate the missing persons.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the bus, registration number KCW 208A, belonging to Buscar Sacco, was travelling from Lamu to Nairobi when it was flagged down for checks.
In a judgement delivered by Resident Magistrate Hon. Flavian Mulama, Diana Akinyi Simiyu was found guilty of trafficking in persons contrary to Section 3(1) as read with Section 3(5) of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act, 2010. The court ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Governor Timamy spoke during the awarding of scholarships under the KCB Foundation 2026 Senior School Scholarship Programme at the Lamu County Headquarters on Monday.
The occasion, flagged off by Aisha Miraj, the Lamu County Executive Committee Member for Trade and Tourism, marked a vibrant showcase of athletic skill and traditional festivities.
These recent busts highlight the scale of the drug problem Kenya faces, especially the illegal trade and rising use of cannabis. The National Police Service annual crime report shows that 3,860 people were arrested for possession in a recent year, 722 were arrested for trafficking, and 164 were arrested for cultivation.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the operation was launched after officers received a tip-off warning of suspected criminal activity inside a house in Wiyoni.