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DCI officer accused of allegedly killing his wife detained for 14 days
A DCI officer who is suspected of murdering his wife, was on Thursday arraigned before Makadara Law Courts Principal Magistrate Jane Mbati.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 months ago
DCI officer accused of allegedly killing his wife detained for 14 days
Tenant charged with alleged malicious damage to property in Kilimani
A tenant has been charged with malicious damage to property after allegedly vandalising a residential premise in Nairobi's Kilimani area.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 months ago
Tenant charged with alleged malicious damage to property in Kilimani
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How man and woman swindled Sh5.4 million in fake KDF, police jobs
Two suspects were charged at a Makadara court for swindling Sh5.4 million from eleven unsuspecting Kenyans under the pretense of securing them jobs in Kenya Defence Forces.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 months ago
How man and woman swindled Sh5.4 million in fake KDF, police jobs
Man charged with threatening to kill mother over witchcraft claims
Philip Mumo is said to have, without lawful excuse, threatened to kill his mother, Jane Katiku, on October 28 at her house in Reuben slums.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 months ago
Man charged with threatening to kill mother over witchcraft claims
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YouTuber, preacher in court over human sacrifice claims against Jesus Winners Church
Wangui had been hosted on Gitonga's channel when she depicted the Church of Jesus Winner, led by Bishop Edward Mwai, as a cult in the making.
By Lilian Chepkoech 7 months ago
YouTuber, preacher in court over human sacrifice claims against Jesus Winners Church
Bomet High Court cuts damages awarded to child injured in road accident by Sh500,000
A High Court in Bomet has reduced compensation awarded to the family of a minor injured in a road accident from Sh1.1 million to Sh600,000.
By Lilian Chepkoech 8 months ago
Bomet High Court cuts damages awarded to child injured in road accident by Sh500,000
Woman in court for drugging then robbing man
A 40-year-old woman has found herself on the wrong side of the law for allegedly putting drugs in a man's drinks at a club before stealing.
By Lilian Chepkoech 1 year ago
Woman in court for drugging then robbing man
Businessman in court over alleged plot to kill girlfriend
A businessman in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, was arraigned in court for allegedly conspiring to kill a woman said to be his girlfriend.
By Lilian Chepkoech 1 year ago
Businessman in court over alleged plot to kill girlfriend
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I was tortured, forced to confess to Kware killings, Khalusha tells court
Defense lawyer said the suspect requires urgent medical attention after he was subjected to inhumane mistreatment so that he could confess to issues which are alien to him
By Lilian Chepkoech 1 year ago
I was tortured, forced to confess to Kware killings, Khalusha tells court
Plot to kill son-in-law lands woman in court
Saphina Amudede was accused of conspiring with a security guard to allegedly eliminate her son-in-law in a row over a rented house.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 years ago
Plot to kill son-in-law lands woman in court
Woman in court over alleged plot to kill son-in-law
The woman was not happy when she was advised by her son-in-law to move out of their home since she was interfering with his life.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 years ago
Woman in court over alleged plot to kill son-in-law
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I stole Sh212,000 to make my girlfriend happy, Nairobi man tells court
Emmanuel Njenga who hails from Embakasi said he stole the money from his grandmother's bedroom, converted some to Kenyan currency but his girlfriend stole the remaining.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
I stole Sh212,000 to make my girlfriend happy, Nairobi man tells court
Ruaraka woman in trouble after a man she assaulted with lover dies
According to investigating officer, Oyeko, a mother of four jointly with her new lover not before the court seriously assaulted the deceased before throwing him off the balcony.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Ruaraka woman in trouble after a man she assaulted with lover dies
Man who threatened to chop his mother into pieces freed on Sh200,000 bond
The court heard that 24-year-old Ethan Chege allegedly threatened to chop his mother Anastacia Ndunge into small pieces like vegetables before evicting her from her house in Ruai.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Man who threatened to chop his mother into pieces freed on Sh200,000 bond
Pastor Nderi detained over ex-girlfriend's death
The pastor, who is also a singer reportedly, found the woman unconscious and hanging from the frame of his wardrobe using a bed sheet.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Pastor Nderi detained over ex-girlfriend's death
Haji orders arrest of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa
Barasa is wanted over the alleged killing of his opponent's aide at a polling station in Bungoma County on Tuesday, August 9.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Haji orders arrest of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa
President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more
President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more
Molo: MP Kuria Kimani faces acid test
Kuria, a youthful MP, is determined to secure a second term in the August 9 elections against six other candidates.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Molo: MP Kuria Kimani faces acid test
Arsenal demolish Chelsea 4-0 -Tuchel reveals why they were beaten
Arsenal on Sunday morning thrashed Chelsea 4-0 in Orlando to win the Florida Cup and continue their impressive pre-season.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Arsenal demolish Chelsea 4-0 -Tuchel reveals why they were beaten
Driver charged with touching Congo diplomat inappropriately
Julius Kieti appeared before Makadara Chief Magistrate over claims that he touched the diplomat (KMB) against her will on May 30.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Driver charged with touching Congo diplomat inappropriately
Man suspected of child rape in Dandora detained
A man who allegedly raped and killed a child in Dandora has claimed his life is in danger.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Man suspected of child rape in Dandora detained
Woman charged with stealing Sh78m from employer
Millicent Akeyo Akinyi allegedly stole the funds on diverse dates between December 19, 2019 and September 30, 2021.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Woman charged with stealing Sh78m from employer
Man caught out during curfew says it was his daughter’s birthday
Gitahu pleaded guilty, adding that it was his daughter’s birthday and he couldn't see her without a gift.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Man caught out during curfew says it was his daughter’s birthday
Woman in court for pelting stone at neighbour over taboo claims
The accused, according to particulars presented in court, had been warned by the complainant that sweeping somebody’s doorway in the morning is taboo
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Woman in court for pelting stone at neighbour over taboo claims
Matatu driver fined for ferrying Managu and passengers
Samuel Kinyua was charged at the Kibera Law courts for having farm produce in a vehicle meant to ferry passengers, which is contrary to the law.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Matatu driver fined for ferrying Managu and passengers
Mechanic who pushed grandmother to death over porridge flour jailed
Maxton Omondi Otieno, now a convict, had been charged with the offence of Manslaughter, an offence which he admitted to having done unintentionally.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Mechanic who pushed grandmother to death over porridge flour jailed
Kileleshwa’s spiderman to spend seven days in custody
The suspect, Kennedy Otieno Oyier, was arraigned at Kibera law courts with detectives seeking more time to detain him
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Kileleshwa’s spiderman to spend seven days in custody
‘Barman spiked my drink, stole cash and gold chain’
The proprietor and his two guests woke up the next day to find their cash and belongings missing
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
‘Barman spiked my drink, stole cash and gold chain’
Rider who allegedly tied couple at night charged with robbery
Ian Kinyanjui, the accused and a motorbike rider was charged with the offense of robbery with violence against Peter Gikonyo Kamau and his wife.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Rider who allegedly tied couple at night charged with robbery
Man freed in botched defilement case
A man, who was put on trial for allegedly defiling and indecently touching a minor, was recently acquitted by a Makadara court.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Man freed in botched defilement case
Clerics rob landlord’s cash and wrist watch in rent arrears row
Two clerics found themselves in trouble with the law after they allegedly took revenge on a man they claim leased them a piece of land.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Clerics rob landlord’s cash and wrist watch in rent arrears row
Garbage collector to pay fine or serve two years in jail
A youthful garbage collector was recently fined Sh100,000 or in default serve two years in prison.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Garbage collector to pay fine or serve two years in jail
Woman accused of stabbing engineer husband remanded
A Nairobi court has allowed police to hold a woman who allegedly stabbed and killed her husband for 21 days.
By Lilian Chepkoech 5 years ago
Woman accused of stabbing engineer husband remanded
Student in court for copying and selling Standard Digital content
He took newspaper’s online edition and sold it on social media.
By Lilian Chepkoech 6 years ago
Student in court for copying and selling Standard Digital content
Teacher charged with ‘having exam materials’
A primary school teacher has been charged with possessing unauthorised Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination materials.
By Lilian Chepkoech 6 years ago
Teacher charged with ‘having exam materials’
Two in court for mimicking Asian businessmen
Two men have been accused of mimicking Asians businessmen for financial gain have been detained for seven days
By Lilian Chepkoech 6 years ago
Two in court for mimicking Asian businessmen
Medic in court over baby theft
Mutisya allegedly told her the baby had died and he had given the body to a street family to dispose it
By Lilian Chepkoech 6 years ago
Medic in court over baby theft
Githurai matatu crew charged with murder after pushing man out of bus
Gerald Kimondo, 24, died on the spot after being pushed from the speeding bus by the crew.
By Lilian Chepkoech 6 years ago
Githurai matatu crew charged with murder after pushing man out of bus
Man accused of plucking wife’s hair agrees to pay dowry
A businessman accused of assaulting his wife and plucking her hair has been let off the hook by Nairobi court after pleading guilty.
By Lilian Chepkoech 6 years ago
Man accused of plucking wife’s hair agrees to pay dowry
Guard charged with assaulting Senator, Sonko's daughter
A security guard at a city club has been charged with assaulting a senator and daughter of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.
By Lilian Chepkoech 6 years ago
Guard charged with assaulting Senator, Sonko's daughter
Gachagua slams Ruto's economic policies
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