The tragic death of 27-year-old Nicole Semba, discovered unresponsive in her Embakasi home, has prompted a thorough police investigation. This incident unfolds alongside another murder case in Kiambu County, which has ignited public protests and resulted in the arrest of three suspects.Nicole Semba was found unconscious in her residence on
Crime
Police Seize 220 Litres of Chang’aa in Kibra Raid
In a decisive operation in Kibra, Nairobi County, police have successfully apprehended two individuals of interest and seized a substantial 220 liters of illicit chang’aa. This initiative marks a significant step in the ongoing battle against the production and distribution of illegal alcoholic beverages.On Monday, July 20, 2026, the National
Deaths Under Investigation in Taita Taveta, Machakos and Nyandarua
Detectives in Taita Taveta County have initiated investigations following the discovery of a man's body beneath a bridge in Mwatate Subcounty. On Friday morning, authorities found the body of Christopher Kadari, approximately 50 years old, under a bridge at Singila Village along the Voi–Taveta Highway. Upon inspection, police noted that
Kayole Woman Dies After Fifth-Floor Fall as Boyfriend Arrested
Detectives in Nairobi’s Kayole area actively investigate the tragic death of a 19-year-old woman who fell from the fifth floor of a residential apartment building following a reported argument with her boyfriend. A police team promptly responded to the scene after a resident reported hearing a loud bang around 5:40
Klinzy Baraza Murder Trial Delayed as Court Reschedules Hearing
The Milimani High Court has rescheduled the hearing for the murder case against Kayole Police Station's Constable Klinzy Baraza, who faces charges for allegedly killing a mask vendor.Klinzy stands accused of murdering Boniface Mwangi Kariuki outside Imenti House in Nairobi’s Central Business District during protests on June 17, 2025.Originally set
DCI Arrests Suspect in KSh8.6 Million Fake Government Jobs Scam
Detectives have successfully arrested an individual connected to a fraudulent government job recruitment scheme that deceived job seekers out of over Ksh8.6 million with false promises of employment in state agencies.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that this scheme involved enticing victims with job offers in the Kenya Defence
3 Arrested After Attack on Linda Mwananchi Convoy in Kisii
Three suspects have been apprehended following an attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy in Keumbu, Kisii County, last Friday.The National Police Service (NPS) announced on Saturday that they are actively investigating to identify and arrest additional individuals connected to this incident.Investigations revealed that the attack targeted a political group along
High Court Upholds Kibera Robbery Convictions, Cuts Death Sentence to 30 Years
The High Court has confirmed the convictions of two men found guilty of violently robbing a family in their Kibera home. However, the court has replaced their death sentences with 30 years of imprisonment.Simon Muasa John, also known as Christopher Simon Makau, and James Muraguri Mwangi faced two counts of
Three Arrested with Six Elephant Tusks in Anti-Poaching Crackdown
Three individuals were arrested in Laikipia County for possessing six elephant tusks during a coordinated undercover operation targeting illegal wildlife trafficking. On June 24, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) announced that these arrests occurred on June 23, 2026, when officers from Jikaze Police Post collaborated with wildlife officials in
Murkomen Says Kware Killings Suspect Collins Jumaisi Still on the Run
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently confirmed that Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the government's most wanted fugitive, has remained elusive nearly two years after his dramatic escape from police custody. In a televised interview on June 22, 2026, Murkomen indicated that Jumaisi, the prime suspect in the Kware killings, may have