Detectives are actively investigating an incident involving the tragic death of a senior officer from the Kenya Prisons Service. Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP) Eric Kiarie Wainaina, 40, was discovered unresponsive in his car, located in an open field behind Spur Mall in Juja, Kiambu County, on Sunday morning.The community
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NACADA Seizes 4,000 Counterfeit Alcohol Bottles in Kayole Raid
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has successfully seized over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products in a significant operation targeting the illicit alcohol trade in Kayole, Nairobi.On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a multi-agency team, spearheaded by NACADA, conducted a raid on a suspected distribution hub
Kilifi Man Jailed 20 Years for Defiling 12-Year-Old Boy
A A Kilifi court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to Mwakonde Mwadzala, a 55-year-old man, for repeatedly defiling a 12-year-old boy. Kaloleni Principal Magistrate Lewis Gatheru reached this decision after the prosecution convincingly established the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence revealed that Mwadzala, unrelated to the
Court Reduces Thai Drug Trafficker’s Sentence from 27 to 17 Years
The High Court at Kibera has reduced the prison sentence of a Thai national, originally set at 27 years, to 17 years for his conviction of trafficking over two kilograms of cocaine.Justice Diana Kavedza determined that while Netima Ngamsap's conviction was valid, the initial sentence imposed by the trial magistrate
Three Suspects Held in Mutiso Murder Probe
Three suspects implicated in the murder of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Mutiso will remain in police custody until Thursday as the High Court deliberates on the next steps in the case.Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, and their mother, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, appeared at the Milimani High Court in Nairobi on Tuesday, August
Charcoal Vendor Shot, Mutilated in Isiolo as Man Arrested Over Father’s Death in Kisii
Detectives are actively investigating a tragic incident involving the death of a 52-year-old charcoal vendor, Adan Adow Abdullahi, who was shot and mutilated in a suspected bandit attack in Garbatulla, Isiolo County. On Thursday morning, August 14, police officers discovered Abdullahi’s body at his homestead after it had reportedly been
Kisumu: 15 Suspected Gang Members Arrested With Machetes
Fifteen suspected members of a criminal gang have been apprehended in Kisumu County following a strategic operation by detectives, who intercepted three vehicles believed to be transporting individuals armed with crude weapons.On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that the arrests stemmed from actionable intelligence
Malaba Court Dismisses Guardianship Suit After VE Turns 18
The Senior Principal Magistrate's Court at Malaba has dismissed a guardianship suit after the individual involved reached adulthood.The proceedings began when JE submitted a plaint on February 12, requesting to be designated as the legal guardian of VE.JE sought the court's appointment as the subject's legal guardian until VE turned
Indian Nationals Rescued After Kidnapping in Kajiado
Two Indian nationals, who arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), have been successfully rescued following their alleged kidnapping. Authorities arrested three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them captive.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that this swift rescue resulted from a targeted intelligence-led operation conducted by the detectives from
Mavoko Court Detains Angela Mulwa for 14 Days
A Mavoko court has ordered the detention of advocate Angela Mulwa, daughter of Rose Mbithe Mulwa (also known as Rose Mbithe Ndetei), for 14 days. This decision comes amid ongoing investigations into the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, where Angela has been identified as a person of interest.Magistrate Lilian