A man was lynched by a mob just moments after he fatally attacked his alleged ex-girlfriend in what seems to be a love triangle in the Kitumbutu area of Machakos County.The deceased woman, known as Susan Nyaboke, 22, was found lying in a pool of blood with serious cuts on
Crime
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested After Hiding in Water Drum in Kisumu
A 21-year-old robbery with violence suspect who robbed a security guard at gunpoint in Kisumu has been arrested.The suspect, Kelvin Oduor, alias Kevoo, was apprehended after Kisumu Sub-County Law Enforcement Officers on patrol heard gunshots within the area and swiftly responded.Upon arrival, officers established that the suspect had attacked a
Officer’s Death Raises New Questions on Corruption, Oversight, and Mental Health in County Service
Details have emerged surrounding the death of Oscar Mungai Kanyi, a Nairobi County enforcement officer who allegedly plunged from the sixth floor of City Hall Annex in May 2025. The untimely death now paints a troubling picture of internal rot, weak supervision, and mounting pressure within the County Inspectorate Department.According
Court Releases Kidero, a Man Who Claimed Ruto’s Sonship
A Nairobi court has ordered the family of Nelson Ibrahim Kidero — aka Nelson Muriithi — to ensure he receives medical attention and remains under close supervision. Kidero had been arreigned following series of incidents, which included his claims of being President William Ruto’s son.Milimani Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi,
Killings Leave Families in Shock Across Counties
Waititu Struggles to Secure Bank Guarantee, Asks Judge for Leniency
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s legal battle has taken a new twist after his lawyers revealed he is unable to secure a bank willing to underwrite his Sh53.5 million bail bond, despite a court order allowing him temporary release pending appeal.Waititu, who was convicted in February and handed a 12-year
Teen’s Death Sparks Debate on Corporal Punishment in Schools
Kilifi County is reeling in grief following the untimely death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl. The death is alleged to have happened at the hands of late girl's teacher. The news has now reignited public debate over the persistence of corporal punishment in Kenyan classrooms despite being outlawed more than two
Former President Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia
In a stunning turn of events, a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, a verdict that is sending political shockwaves across the Great Lakes region.The court found Kabila guilty of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, citing
Police Probe Killings in Nyamira and Nairobi
Police are investigating spate of murders reported in Nyamira and Nairobi counties, heightening alarming concerns over rising cases of violent killings in the country.In Bonyunyu village, Nyamira County, a 30-year-old woman was found murdered inside her home on September 29. The body of Agnes Moraa Monda was discovered seated on
Man Hacks Relatives to Death, Before Mob Lynching
Tragedy struck Samutet village in Kericho County on Thursday after a 19-year-old man hacked three of his relatives to death in a brutal domestic attack.Police said the suspect, identified as Evans Kiprop, first attacked his 70-year-old aunt inside her house, hacking her with a panga as she went about her