Global Affairs
Body of missing runner found in South Africa
The body of Elizabeth Moselakgomo was identified by her relatives on Monday after it was discovered east of Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Crime
Nairobi police arrest robbery suspect, recover stolen phone
The suspect was taken to Pangani Police Station, where he remains in custody as police complete investigations and prepare him for court
Global Affairs
Gunmen kidnap six imams in northern Nigeria
Kidnappings have become a serious source of revenue for Nigeria’s many armed groups, both for jihadists and non-ideological gangs of criminals locally known as bandits.
Nairobi
Msijaribu! Police draw line against political rally in CBD
Nairobi Regional Police Commander said the regional security team had agreed that large political gatherings would not be allowed in the CBD, especially over the weekend when the city centre receives large numb...
Central
Kindiki calls for action as UDA meeting disrupted in Embu
The Deputy President said UDA would not support violence as a way of gaining political support, urging law enforcement agencies to deal with those behind the incident.
Politics
Governor Mbarire demands probe after chaos rocks Kindiki’s Embu meeting
The Embu Governor said the trouble extended beyond the meeting grounds, with some delegates attacked as they made their way out.
News
Police officers seek compensation for injuries sustained during protests
The verification exercise will run from September 8 to October 29 and will cover officers whose cases are linked specifically to demonstrations, public protests and riots that occurred between January 1, 2013 a...
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.
News
Kenya trust in public institutions remains below 40%, TIFA survey finds
The judiciary recorded the highest combined rating of respondents who said they had “a lot” or “some” trust, at 36%. It was followed by county government leadership at 31% and the Independent Electoral and Boun...
News
TIFA: 56% of Kenyan crime victims did not report cases to police – TIFA
The survey released on September 9,2026 shows that among crime victims who chose not to report, 32% cited a “lack of confidence in Police: Inefficient” as the main reason for their decision. A further 19% said...
News
82% of Kenyans back peaceful protests, TIFA survey finds
The survey found a political divide in perceptions of responsibility. TIFA reported that 52% of BBG opponents blamed the national government and/or President for violence, compared with 29% of BBG supporters. C...
Crime
12 arrested after youths disrupt Rachel Ruto’s convoy in Siaya
The incident happened on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, shortly after a women’s economic empowerment function at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) grounds in Siaya.