Crime
Page: 5
Detectives have arrested a suspect believed to have been involved in the arson attack on a motor vehicle at Githurai Roundabout during recent violent fuel-related demonstrations. The suspect, identified as Elisha Karanja Gatwa, was apprehended in Ruiru following investigations that established crucial leads linking him to the incident. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […]
The prosecution has petitioned the court to hold several student suspects in custody for 30 days as investigations continue into an incident that has triggered widespread public anger and forced the indefinite shutdown of a school. During Tuesday’s court session, the prosecution maintained that detectives need additional time to wrap up their inquiries, particularly the […]
A 52-year-old man is being held at Longisa Police Station in Bomet County after he allegedly defiled two school children, aged 6 and 10, before giving each of them Ksh.50. According to Bomet East Sub-County Police Commander Michael Singa, the suspect, identified as Kipkirui Sitonik, allegedly accosted the two victims during the lunch break on […]
Three suspects are in custody following a failed robbery attempt at a Parklands residential compound on Sunday, with one of those arrested found disguised in a Muslim hijab while attempting to flee the scene. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation, the incident occurred at around 2:00 PM when a resident of […]
A 22-year-old man has been rescued by police after being held in chains for five months at the home of a traditional herbalist in Mwamanga Village, Kwale County. The man, who hails from Darugube, was found padlocked to a heavy metal chain fastened to the floor inside one of the herbalist’s rooms. He had reportedly […]
An Eldoret man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was found guilty of defiling his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter. The incident happened on the girlfriend’s bed. The matter was later reported to the police, which led to investigations and his arrest. During the hearing people who witnessed gave their statements and evidence that […]
A suspected drug trafficker is in police custody after officers in Bomet County found him with eight bags containing approximately 1,600 rolls of cannabis sativa during an operation on Sunday. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said that Bernard Marwa, 35, was arrested after a police chase when he defied orders at a traffic […]
Residents of Machakos were left talking after police arrested Benedict Muthama Kioko for allegedly setting John Kyalo’s beard on fire at an entertainment joint. The reports say,the incident happened at night while people were enjoying themselves at the club .The incident caused confusion and panic among those who were present. Police later arrested the suspect […]
A police investigation is underway after a woman in Kibra was allegedly attacked and burned with boiling beans following a heated disagreement linked to “two-term chants” in the area. The shocking incident has left many residents disturbed, with locals calling on authorities to act quickly and ensure justice is served. According to reports from the […]
Residents of Inani village in Bomachoge Borabu were left in shock after a middle-aged man was reportedly lynched and burnt by residents. The man was accused of raping and killing an elderly woman. The elderly woman was found dead in the area. Residents said she showed signs of assault. After the news spread, anger grew […]
