Detectives looking for German after girlfriend found dead
Detectives are searching for a German man after his girlfriend’s body was found wrapped with a bedsheet and stashed under a bed in Kilifi.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Detectives looking for German after girlfriend found dead
Murder suspect escapes from Mombasa court
Ngalaa Chuphi alias Hassan Ronald duped police officers that he had a runny stomach and needed to visit a toilet.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Murder suspect escapes from Mombasa court
Businessman and politicians in fight over club operations in Likoni
There was a confrontation between a businessman and local politicians in Likoni over Bidi Badu Club.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Businessman and politicians in fight over club operations in Likoni
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Rich wazungus who invested in love but are now penniless
Battle for millions. Some foreigners have been murdered or committed suicide while others disappeared mysteriously.
By Joackim Bwana and Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Rich wazungus who invested in love but are now penniless
10 injured in Bamburi coordinated gang attacks
A gang slashed 10 people, sexually harassed women and robbed traders and locals of cash and other valuables during a raid in Mombasa's Bamburi.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
10 injured in Bamburi coordinated gang attacks
Five injured in fresh Coast land gang wars
Bloody conflict at the Nyika Reserve landmarks an escalation of land invasions and evictions.
By Nehemiah Okwemba and Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Five injured in fresh Coast land gang wars
Seven injured as knife-wielding gang attack locals in Kisauni
Nyali police boss says operation underway at Stage ya Paka near Bamburi to flush out suspects
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Seven injured as knife-wielding gang attack locals in Kisauni
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Operation to tame Coast gangs begins
Most criminal groups have political support, which makes them difficult to eliminate as the country heads to elections.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Operation to tame Coast gangs begins
Families search for kin taken away by armed men
The families reported that a heavily armed group of 20 men arrived in the area in several cars and cordoned off the premises.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Families search for kin taken away by armed men
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Kenya Power on the spot after woman is electrocuted
Ms Mgeni Mohammed, who was returning home after seeing off a friend when a loose electricity pole fell, died on the spot.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Kenya Power on the spot after woman is electrocuted
Three dead in brazen night shooting in Changamwe
The assailant is said to have been trailing the Auris in what detectives believe is a deal gone sour.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Three dead in brazen night shooting in Changamwe
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Police pursue killer gang linked to Likoni attacks
The latest incident has also been condemned by religious leaders, who now want residents protected.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Police pursue killer gang linked to Likoni attacks
Standard Four pupil and one woman killed in Kisauni quarry
Samiha had accompanied her mother, a smallscale sand seller, who had gone to pick sand from the quarry when it caved in at around 7am.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Standard Four pupil and one woman killed in Kisauni quarry
Man commits suicide few minutes after accident
Eyewitnesses said the deceased bought a rope from a nearby shop.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Man commits suicide few minutes after accident
18 killed in two road crashes
Five staff of Kilifi County among those who died when a minibus collided head-on with a bus near Malindi town.
By Nehemiah Okwembah and Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
18 killed in two road crashes
Gang banned years ago returns to Likoni bridge
A spot check by The Standard shows the gang issues receipts for the illegal levies every day.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Gang banned years ago returns to Likoni bridge
Mombasa club shut for defying curfew
The restaurant, which was previously located in Diani town, Kwale County, has been at loggerheads with residents since it moved to its new location.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Mombasa club shut for defying curfew
Likoni ferry commuters ordered to use new bridge
Chaos is anticipated at the Likoni Channel today after the Kenya Ferry Service (KFS) announced that all pedestrians will have to use the bridge
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Likoni ferry commuters ordered to use new bridge
Tanzanian woman rescued after jumping into sea in suicide attempt
The mother of three blamed her husband saying he has been mistreating her for quite some time and she had no need to live
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Tanzanian woman rescued after jumping into sea in suicide attempt
428 KCPE candidates 'missing'
The government is tracking down the missing candidates.
By Weldon Kipkemoi and Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
428 KCPE candidates 'missing'
Meet Mombasa MCA who resembles President Samia Suluhu
The resemblance lies in their physique, facial structure and eyes as seen in images widely shared on social media
By Weldon Kipkemoi and Joackim Bwana 3 years ago
Meet Mombasa MCA who resembles President Samia Suluhu
Chungwa House closed as Raila contacts go for Covid-19 tests
Politicians who joined ODM leader for Coast tour opt to go for testing and self-isolation.
By Renson Mnyamwezi and Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Chungwa House closed as Raila contacts go for Covid-19 tests
Man gets orders to exhume body of daughter in US
The woman’s family cast doubt on the first autopsy conducted by the Tarrant County Medical Examiners office
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Man gets orders to exhume body of daughter in US
Al Shabaab still major threat to Kenya, says US General
The attack on Manda Bay airfield camp last year claimed three lives and left a trail of destruction
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Al Shabaab still major threat to Kenya, says US General
Police probe death of trader in girlfriend’s house
Woman tells police that the deceased developed chest pain before collapsing
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Police probe death of trader in girlfriend’s house
Man killed as wife, children watch over witchcraft claims
Guni Mwandia, 80, was hacked with an axe after his home was raided by a gang armed with crude weapons
By Patrick Beja and Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Man killed as wife, children watch over witchcraft claims
Safety concerns raised after tourist bus plunges in ocean
Salim Omar said he lost control of the 35-seater bus while boarding MV Jambo from the mainland side of the channel.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Safety concerns raised after tourist bus plunges in ocean
One schoolboy killed, four escape crocodile attack in Kwale
The reptile tore into his body before it drugged him to the deep waters.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
One schoolboy killed, four escape crocodile attack in Kwale
Doctor under probe for leasing out licence
Ochieng’ pleaded guilty to charges of operating an illegal pharmacy and being in possession of ecstasy tablets–an illegal, synthetic drug.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Doctor under probe for leasing out licence
Travellers feel pinch of hiked fares
The fare between Nairobi and Kisumu had shot up from Sh350 to Sh800, not forgetting an extra Sh200 for luggage.
By Josphat Thiong’o and Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Travellers feel pinch of hiked fares
Boy saved, mother dies as car plunges in ocean
Urban police boss Eliud Monari said the boy was admitted to Coast Provincial General Hospital and is in stable condition.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 3 years ago
Boy saved, mother dies as car plunges in ocean
Eight held for filming police station
Muriithi said the suspects are currently being interrogated to establish their mission.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
Eight held for filming police station
One killed, three injured after gang of 50 attack residents of Kisauni
All the victims of the attacks are Ugandans who have lived in Mombasa for years doing menial jobs. Police say they were also involved in gambling.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
One killed, three injured after gang of 50 attack residents of Kisauni
Police raid a 'church' nab 201 suspected MRC members
MRC secretary-general says the arrested are moles working with the government to derail registered MRC members’ agenda.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
Police raid a 'church' nab 201 suspected MRC members
Woman charged with spiking man drink in Nyali to be released on Sh3m bond
Mueni is alleged to have spiked Wanyonyi's drink while they were hanging out at a club in Nyali on September 8
By Joackim Bwana and Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
Woman charged with spiking man drink in Nyali to be released on Sh3m bond
Officers on the spot over death of suspect in police custody
In March, a boda boda rider died after getting arrested for not wearing a mask by officers from same station.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
Officers on the spot over death of suspect in police custody
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Coast drug addicts turn to Ecstasy
The report also indicates since March this year, more than 300 illegal narcotics traders have been arrested.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
Coast drug addicts turn to Ecstasy
Rehab probed over odd death
The mother said she received a phone call on August 9, around midday, informing her that her son had jumped into the Indian Ocean and died.
By Weldon Kipkemoi and Fidelis Kabunyi 4 years ago
Rehab probed over odd death
Msambweni ODM official and nurse die of coronavirus
Joseph Omuya died on Thursday at the Coast General Hospital in Mombasa.
By Patrick Beja and Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
Msambweni ODM official and nurse die of coronavirus
Decent burial for man after Covid-19 mistake
According to reference note wrote by Pandya to CGH an official depicted the deceased as infected with Covid-19.
By Weldon Kipkemoi 4 years ago
Decent burial for man after Covid-19 mistake