Authorities in Nakuru have initiated a manhunt following the tragic murder of Rev. Julius Ndumia inside PCEA Tabuga Church. County Police Commander Samuel Boit confirmed that specialized detectives are actively pursuing the assailants, while religious leaders and community members urgently call for justice.The murder has sent shockwaves through the local
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Mystery as Elizabeth Wanjiru Found Dead in Locked Juja House
A A cloud of mystery envelops the tragic death of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier, whose body was discovered inside her locked home in Juja, Kiambu County.The 44-year-old soldier, identified as Elizabeth Wanjiru and stationed at the Department of Defence headquarters, was found unresponsive after relatives forced entry into her
Shopkeeper Shot Dead in Migori Robbery as Police Launch Manhunt
Police are actively investigating the shooting death of a shopkeeper during a robbery in Ntimaru, Migori County. A specialized squad has been deployed to track down the gunmen responsible for this incident and previous crimes, as confirmed by police on Tuesday.Morris Marwa, 45, suffered seven gunshot wounds at close range
Mystery Skeleton in Nyambene Forest as Police Probe Deaths
Detectives in Igembe Central, Meru County, are investigating the discovery of a human skeleton hanging from a tree in Nyambene Forest.A Kenya Forest Service officer found the remains deep within the forest. Police and other officials confirmed the finding at the scene.Authorities reported that the body had decomposed significantly, leaving
Kitale Court Acquits Brian Soita Wafula in Love Rival Killing Case
A man accused of murdering his love rival has been acquitted by the High Court in Kitale due to insufficient evidence. Brian Soita Wafula faced charges for the death of Jairus Wanyonyi Khamala, stemming from a violent incident in February 2023 in Milele village, Trans Nzoia. Justice Robert Limo highlighted
Bellarmine Mugabe Fined, Deported by South African Court
Two months after an employee was shot at the Mugabe family residence in a wealthy Johannesburg suburb, a South African court has fined and ordered the deportation of Robert Mugabe’s youngest son due to two unrelated charges.Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, and his cousin Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, 33, faced attempted murder
Teenager Released on Bail After Laikipia Shooting Incident
A 14-year-old British-Kenyan boy connected to a tragic shooting incident at a ranch in Laikipia West Subcounty has been released on bail following his arraignment.The suspect, a Kenyan of British descent, arrived at Rumuruti Police Station on April 24, 2026, accompanied by his father and legal counsel.Reports indicate that the
Kenya–Uganda Taskforce to Curb Cross-Border Motorcycle Theft
Security agencies from Kenya and Uganda, in collaboration with boda boda operators and financiers, have established a joint committee aimed at addressing the increasing incidents of cross-border motorcycle theft.This team comprises police officers, boda boda leaders, and asset financiers from both nations. Its primary objective is to enhance intelligence sharing,
Murderers to Get Just 30 Years in Proposed Penal Code Changes
A new bill before Kenya's Parliament seeks to scrap the mandatory death penalty for capital offenses, allowing judges to sentence convicted murderers, traitors, and armed robbers to as little as 30 years in prison instead of death. The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes redefining "imprisonment for life" as a term
SIAYA: Alleged Demo Mobilizer Arrested in Ramula Raid
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a man believed to be the key mobilizer behind the violent demonstrations that rocked Yala town earlier this month. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Silas Asitiba, was apprehended during a targeted operation conducted in Ramula area, Gem Sub County. According to investigators,