Rogue cops caught on camera shooting unarmed hawker arrested

Klinzy Barasa Masinde and Duncan Kiprono were arrested yesterday night by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Outrage as mask vendor shot in the head at close range by police

Armed goons patrolled the Nairobi's city centre on Tuesady, attacking and robbing pedestrians.

By Fred kagonye and Pkemoi Ng'enoh 7 days ago

Death, chaos as goons infiltrate demonstrations in Nairobi

Hawker allegedly shot by police during protests in Nairobi's CBD. Hired goons disrupt peaceful march to demand resignation of DIG Lagat.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

Is IPOA shielding senior police in Albert Ojwang's death?

Ipoa's sluggish investigation and minimal arrests spark anger, as Kenyans demand Ojwang's real killers be exposed

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

Ojwang' murder case tests IPOA's integrity

IPOA's sluggish investigation and minimal arrests spark anger, as Kenyans demand Ojwang's real killers be exposed.

By Fred Kagonye 9 days ago

CCTV formatting plot unravels in Ojwang's death

Chief Inspector Samson Talam has been arrested over Albert Ojwang's mysterious death at Central Police Station, as a technician admits being paid Sh3,000 to tamper with CCTV.

By Fred Kagonye and Okumu Modachi 11 days ago

Murkomen calls for commitment in tackling small arms

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said that President William Ruto is expected to oversee the burning of illegal weapons recovered in the country.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Give me answers, Ojwang's father tells DIG Lagat

Meshack Opiyo, the father of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody, now wants Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to give answers surrounding his son's death.

By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago

We went through hell in Tanzania, activists Mwangi and Atuhaire say

The pair recounted a chilling ordeal marked by midnight raids, beatings, sexual abuse, and diplomatic indifference.Their experience reveals a cross-border crackdown.

By Fred Kagonye 22 days ago

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Kamirithu: Community's struggle to keep Ngugi wa Thiong'o name alive

The institution's history cannot be told without the mention of the legendary writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87.

By Fred Kagonye and George Njung'e 26 days ago

Mediheal hands over patient files to DCI over transplant allegations

The lawyer added that the court is expected to guide the DCI on how the documents should be handled and what can be disclosed in court.

By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago

Are Kenyans safe? Koimburi's attack reignites abduction crisis

The abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi has shone a spotlight on the Kenya Kwanza regime with a special focus on the safety of the critics of the Ruto-led government.

By Fred Kagonye 29 days ago

KDF officer dies by suicide

The officer was found hanging in her bathroom, a rope tied to the metal bars above.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Kangemi Catholic Church, where the Pope spent two hours in 2015

The team behind the planning then settled on the Kangemi-based Church thanks to the letter sent by Magu and Munjage.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Problem solvers or spies? recognising village elders

The Ministry of Interior has been conducting public participation over the past week to gather views from Kenyans on the recognition and formalization of village elders.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Terror suspects linked to Chinese kidnap plot denied bail

The Chinese nationals were working for Sinohydro Corporation Limited at a sewerage construction site.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Court declines to stay order barring sale of State assets

Led by President Ruto, the Kenya Kwanza administration sought to sell 11 loss-making parastatals.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Kenyans assured of their safety during the Easter holiday

Travelers using private and public means have been warned to get ready for random inspections.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

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Gen Ogolla crash probe reveals gaps, casts doubt on engine failure

Report reveals engine was replaced months before the crash but critical faults went undetected.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

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Report reveals engine failure for chopper crash that killed Ogolla

Nine soldiers were also killed in the helicopter that carrying the Chief of Defence Forces .Probe ruled out weight, bad weather, crew coordination.

By Fred Kagonye and Benjamin Imende 2 months ago

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Officer alleges death threats in Sh3.2b gold scam case

A police officer investigating a case involving a foreigner and some 550 kilos of gold valued at Sh3.2 billion has told the court that he had received death threats.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Ant trade bust: Trio charged in illegal wildlife smuggling ring

A peculiar package for export to France initially labeled as wooden sculptures or curios, turned out to be a rather intriguing consignment of ants (siafu), which caught the attention of KWS and DCI.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Goldmine: Messor Cephalotes ants crawling their way to riches!

Ants boast a lucrative market, with queen ants commanding top prices, especially in Western countries.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Court rejects bid to gag media in meth case

JKIA Magistrate Njeri Thuku declined an application to gag the media from covering the trial of six people suspected to be behind a methlaboratory in Namanga, Kajiado County.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Kenyan family seeks government aid for relative imprisoned in India on drug charges

Before that, Wangeci had called her from India, revealing that she was with a man she only identified as her boyfriend.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

TikToker Rish Kamunge freed on Sh5 million bond over overseas job scam

A TikToker, Maria Wangari Kamunge alias Rish Kamunge, who is suspected of being behind an overseas job scam, was on Friday freed on a Sh5 million bond by a Nairobi court.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Terror suspect admits Nisa officers attacked Kenyan police to free him

A terror suspect, Isaq Cabdi, alias Issack Mohamed admitted that 20 Somalia's Nis officers attacked Kenyan Police Reservists stationed at the border to rescue him.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Former special unit officers to know fate on May 30

Former Special Service Unit (SSU) officer John Macharia and his 14 co-accused will know their fate on May 30, whether murder charges against them will be quashed.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

State House officer shoots friend seven times over pool game dispute in Kawangware

What started as friendly competition ended in tragedy when Mohammed Yusuf Keinan shot Amos Lagat, killing him.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Homicide detectives looking at last 12 hours of Strathmore student who died at Nairobi club

A second post-mortem ruled out strangulation as the possible cause of his death,

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Gikomba traders fight eviction for affordable housing

Traders from the Gikomba market have gone to court protesting their looming eviction to pave the way for the construction of affordable housing units.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Police looking for Brazilian in drug lab deal

Police say Carlos Pedro took off after dropping Israel Alvarado at JKIA on October 5. Detectives suspect Pedro left the country for Uganda after Alvarado's arrest.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Security fears in Mandera as police probe abduction of three mean

Police are investigating an incident where three men were abducted by unknown people on Monday in Mandera County.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

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Gathungu: Sh10b at risk as KCAA lacks documents for its key assets

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says Kenya Civil Aviation Authority doesn't have ownership papers for properties worth billions.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Kisiang'ani cancels Standard Group deal over critical coverage

The government, through Broadcasting PS Edward Kisiang'ani, on Monday cancelled Standard Group's media contract with the Ministry of Irrigation due to its critical coverage.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Hope as security operation tames nagging banditry, two years later

School enrolment on the rise since Operation Maliza Uhalifu was launched in 2023. Local market centres are slowly coming back to live, with residents asking for better infrastructure.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Businessman sues club for expelling him

Peter Mungai claims he was illegally kicked out for creating a Whatsapp group. Mungai alleges that services at the club have nosedived since 2019.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

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Tangled in lies: Cases lift lid on Kenya's human trafficking rings

The chilling cases of human trafficking at JKIA and a Nairobi safe house have revealed the dark underbelly of exploitation.Justice has slowly come to light for victims.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

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The dark web of JKIA smugglers

Human trafficking in Kenya is a growing crisis, with thousands of vulnerable migrants lured into dangerous networks.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

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How an online exchange tied suspect to DusitD2 attack

Hussein Mohamed Abdille's testimony reveals a tangled web of Facebook interactions and an alleged fake ID scheme

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago