Police arrest wife of Asian trader as murder investigation intensifies
The businessman left home on Valentine's Day and was never seen alive again. Five suspects are in police custody over the murder of Jayesh Kanji.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
Police arrest wife of Asian trader as murder investigation intensifies
DCI wants Embakasi gas plant owner to face murder charges
Officers at the Embakasi police station revealed that some high-ranking police officers in Nairobi had been shielding the operators from arrest.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
DCI wants Embakasi gas plant owner to face murder charges
Intel briefs and call data helped police to arrest murder suspect
Fresh details have emerged on the seven-day police hunt for fugitive murder suspect Kevin Kang'ethe who was arrested on Tuesday night in Ngong.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
Intel briefs and call data helped police to arrest murder suspect
Kevin Kang'ethe, suspect who escaped police custody arrested
Kevin Kinyanjui, the suspect who escaped from custody while awaiting extradition to the US arrested in Ngong, police say; he is accused of killing his girlfriend before fleeing to Kenya.
By Kamore Maina and Fred Kagonye 2 months ago
Kevin Kang'ethe, suspect who escaped police custody arrested
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Inside hunt for murder suspect who vanished from police cells
Police have arrested four people they believe to know the whereabouts of Kevin Kang'ethe. The suspect is wanted in the US where he allegedly killed his lover before disappearing.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
Inside hunt for murder suspect who vanished from police cells
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How police netted Jowie and unravelled Monica murder mystery
CCTV footage, forensic investigations and information provided by family and friends of murdered businesswoman Monica Kimani helped the police to unravel the murder mystery.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
How police netted Jowie and unravelled Monica murder mystery
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How did wanted man escape police cells?
Kang'ethe had been remanded at Muthaiga police station by a Nairobi court that allowed the police time to apply for his extradition to the US.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
How did wanted man escape police cells?
Kevin Kang'ethe, man accused of killing girlfriend in the US escapes police custody
Kelvin Kang'ethe, a man who allegedly killed his girlfriend in the US escapes from custody, four police officers and a lawyer arrested, Nairobi Police boss Adamson Bungei confirms.
By Mate Tongola and Kamore Maina 2 months ago
Kevin Kang'ethe, man accused of killing girlfriend in the US escapes police custody
Owner of Embakasi gas plant to face murder charges
Detectives who are probing the explosion at a gas refill point in Mradi are a step away from recommending murder charges against the proprietors already in custody.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
Owner of Embakasi gas plant to face murder charges
Police describe gas plant as illegal but remain silent on why it was operating
Officers at the Embakasi Police Station who spoke on condition of anonymity said the police were aware of the illegal operations at this facility but could not act.
By Kamore Maina 2 months ago
Police describe gas plant as illegal but remain silent on why it was operating
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Waeni's killers were brutal and heartless, says pathologist
Dr Odour said the killers of the young woman even went ahead to clip off her fingernails in an apparent attempt to tamper with any DNA evidence.
By Kamore Maina 3 months ago
Waeni's killers were brutal and heartless, says pathologist
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Family reveals Sh500k ransom demand before Waeni's killing
The family of Rita Waeni Muendo have revealed their 36 hours of agony that marked her last moments before her badly dismembered body was discovered.
By Kamore Maina 3 months ago
Family reveals Sh500k ransom demand before Waeni's killing
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Will Ruto crack whip to end infighting among the police?
So serious is the infighting that 51 civilians who were interviewed and hired by the Eliud Kinuthia-led NPSC were on Tuesday locked out of their offices.
By Kamore Maina 3 months ago
Will Ruto crack whip to end infighting among the police?
New civilian staff locked out of jobs in police bosses' row
NPSC chairman protests after hired employees are turned away on first day to work in latest clash between Koome and Kinuthia a few months after another fight over promotions.
By Kamore Maina 3 months ago
New civilian staff locked out of jobs in police bosses' row
Detectives visit Mwangaza's home in probe on blogger's murder
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has denied claims that blogger Benard Muthiani alias 'Sniper' visited her residence before his death.
By Kamore Maina and Phares Mutembei 3 months ago
Detectives visit Mwangaza's home in probe on blogger's murder
Criminal past emerges as parents seek answers for sons gunned down
Pathologist Peter Ndegwa concluded that Brian Mwangi, 24, Benson Mwangi Kinyua, 22, and 25-year-old Julius Mwangi died from excessive bleeding as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
By Kamore Maina 3 months ago
Criminal past emerges as parents seek answers for sons gunned down
You did a good job, Ogolla tells troops
The troops, in their hundreds, arrived at the Kenya Army Embakasi Garrison a few minutes after midday where they were received by senior military bosses.
By Kamore Maina 4 months ago
You did a good job, Ogolla tells troops
Businesswoman accused of fraud in phony online holiday homes deal
DCI boss Mohammed Amin, in a message posted on social media, said the bank had flagged the woman's cash after observing suspicious transactions in her accounts.
By Kamore Maina 4 months ago
Businesswoman accused of fraud in phony online holiday homes deal
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Top KNTC officials questioned over Sh16.5b cooking oil import
KNTC officials, among them Managing Director Pamela Mutua, recorded statements on the matter, which is also under investigation by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission.
By Edwin Nyarangi and Kamore Maina 4 months ago
Top KNTC officials questioned over Sh16.5b cooking oil import
Police arrest more Wells Fargo staff in Sh94m heist probe
Four more staff of Wells Fargo have been arrested by police to assist in investigations into the theft of Sh94 million cash in Nairobi on November 6.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Police arrest more Wells Fargo staff in Sh94m heist probe
Police in crisis talks over damning Maraga report
The meeting follows the President's instructions to implement the task force report. The bosses have been fingered for inefficiency and complacency.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Police in crisis talks over damning Maraga report
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Where is IG Koome?
Koome was absent when a security task force presented its final report to the President in State House. He was also absent during the visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Where is IG Koome?
Taxi driver arrested, cash recovered in probe on Sh94m heist
Police have arrested a taxi driver and recovered a car believed to have been used by two employees of a security firm who vanished with Sh94 million in Nairobi last Monday.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Taxi driver arrested, cash recovered in probe on Sh94m heist
Officer arrested in probe on taxi driver's murder
Detectives said they arrested the officer based at Lang'ata Police Station after called data showed he was among the last people to communicate with the late Mochara.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Officer arrested in probe on taxi driver's murder
Widow of slain Pakistani journalist sues Kenyan police for murder
Javeria Siddique, the widow of a Pakistani journalist who was killed in controversial circumstances in Kenya, has sued the Kenyan police.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Widow of slain Pakistani journalist sues Kenyan police for murder
Senator denies involvement in alleged gold scam
The lawmaker terms the allegations as politically motivated and targeting his businesses.
By Kamore Maina, Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago
Senator denies involvement in alleged gold scam
Officials sent to Haiti ahead of police mission
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said the team included his deputy Noor Gabow, senior officers and representatives from the Interior and Foreign Affairs ministries.
By Brian Otieno and Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Officials sent to Haiti ahead of police mission
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Maigo had premonition he would die after promotion, family says
Maigo's body was on September 15, 2023, discovered in a pool of blood in his bedroom bearing 25 stab wounds. Two kitchen knives preserved as evidence were recovered from the scene.
By Erick Abuga and Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Maigo had premonition he would die after promotion, family says
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Hunt on for woman seen leaving Maigo's home on day he died
DCI boss Mohammed Amin, on Thursday released CCTV pictures of the woman said to be the prime suspect in the murder of Erick Maigo.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Hunt on for woman seen leaving Maigo's home on day he died
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Police zero in on three women in the puzzle of Erick Maigo murder
A fourth woman, who was also on the list of the women who dealt with Maigo, was arrested on Monday in Nairobi and presented before a Nairobi court.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Police zero in on three women in the puzzle of Erick Maigo murder
Maina Njenga's 23 hours in captivity in the hands of armed, hooded men
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga says he has been released after being abducted by police officers on Saturday night.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Maina Njenga's 23 hours in captivity in the hands of armed, hooded men
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga allegedly abducted
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga allegedly abducted by unknown people in Kiambu town; his brother Njoroge Kamunya says he was pulled out of his vehicle.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga allegedly abducted
Police study CCTV footage, mobile data in search for hospital official's killers
Police say CCTV footage and data from the official's phone have provided them with crucial leads even as they search for his assailants.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Police study CCTV footage, mobile data in search for hospital official's killers
How did our daughter die in your hands? Parents ask top university
Mercy Cherono was found dead in a hostel only four days after reporting for her studies. Her father, Bowen Kanda, said the death of his daughter has shocked his family.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
How did our daughter die in your hands? Parents ask top university
Police search for missing billionaire Jaswant Singh Rai
Kilimani police boss Moss Ndiwa said police were called by a member of the public on Friday and informed that a vehicle had been left abandoned by the roadside in the estate.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Police search for missing billionaire Jaswant Singh Rai
DCI officer murder: Suspect killed in gunfight, pistol recovered
Police recover pistol believed to have been used in murder of Makadara DCI officer in a house in Kayole, Nairobi; one suspect shot dead.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
DCI officer murder: Suspect killed in gunfight, pistol recovered
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Body of Thika grandmother still 'unclaimed', one month later
The decomposed remains of Leah Njeri were found at her home in Thika one month ago. Before she met her mysterious death, the woman was a retired teacher and businesswoman.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
Body of Thika grandmother still 'unclaimed', one month later
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More arrested in search for gun that killed officer
The search for a pistol that was used to kill Makadara DCI officer David Mayaka continues, days after police arrested the man believed to be the prime suspect in the killing.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
More arrested in search for gun that killed officer
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How motorcycle lights led police to murder suspect
DCI boss Mohammed Amin, in a message posted on the DCI twitter handle, identified the motorbike as a red Boxer registration number KMGJ 350V.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
How motorcycle lights led police to murder suspect
Lack of reagents delays DNA test for dead Thika woman
Last week, investigators met some relatives at the DCI headquarters to record statements.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
Lack of reagents delays DNA test for dead Thika woman
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