Interior CS confirms arrests as investigations point to cooperation between officials and cemetery caretaker in burial irregularities. Preliminary investigations into the recent mass grave discovery in Kericho suggest possible collusion between certain officials and a cemetery caretaker, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed, describing the incident as
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Two Injured in Armed Robbery at Siaya M-Pesa Shop as Five Gunmen Strike in Nighttime Attack
Police launch manhunt for suspects who stormed Ondisore Market on motorcycles and shot two victims before fleeing with undisclosed amount of cash. Two people were injured in an armed robbery at an M-Pesa shop in Ondisore Market, Gem Wagai sub-county, Siaya County, in a brazen nighttime attack that has left residents
Kericho Mass Grave: Postmortem on Eight Bodies Shows Varied Causes of Death
Autopsies reveal head injuries, illness, and other causes as investigations continue. Postmortem examinations on eight more bodies discovered at a mass grave in Kericho have revealed varied causes of death, as investigations into the case continue. The autopsies, completed on March 27, 2026, were conducted by a team of government pathologists led
Makaburini Mass Grave: Forensic Report Reveals Most Victims Were Children
Forensic examinations of 33 bodies recovered from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery have unveiled a disturbing account of the victims' final moments.Dr. Richard Njoroge, a government pathologist, reported that all 25 examined victims are children of various ages, including premature infants and full-term babies. The pathology team identified the
Herman Manyora Charged in Nairobi Hospital Tender Fraud Case
Political analyst Herman Manyora faces charges of cheating under Section 315 of the Penal Code. Allegations suggest that he fraudulently acquired Sh516,000 in a Nairobi Hospital tender deal.On Wednesday, Manyora appeared before Magistrate Paul Mutai at the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied the charges. The court subsequently released him
Maanzo Accuses Police of Manhandling Raphael Tuju During Arrest
Senator Dan Maanzo has leveled serious accusations against police officers, alleging that they handled former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju with excessive force during his arrest on March 23, 2026. These allegations emerge amidst a series of events involving Tuju's sudden disappearance, his reemergence, and subsequent detention on charges of providing
Woman Surrenders After Death of 11-Year-Old Son in Lodging
A woman has voluntarily surrendered to the police following the tragic death of her 11-year-old son in a distressing incident at a lodging in Mumbuni, Makueni County. Authorities reported that the woman spared her two younger children, aged six and three, during the incident, which occurred on March 22. The
Family of Missing Tuju Driver Steve Mwanga to Record Statement as Probe Intensifies
On Monday, the family of Steve Mwanga, the missing driver for former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, plans to provide their statement to the police regarding his disappearance.A spokesperson confirmed their intention to formally record the statement at the Karen police station, facilitating the police's investigation into the matter."Currently, discussions center
Machakos Man Electrocuted in Bar Rooftop Entry Attempt
A 25-year-old man tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while allegedly trying to enter a bar through the rooftop in Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County. Authorities reported that the incident took place at a bar located in Mukukuni Market within Muonyweni Village. Upon arrival, police discovered the lifeless body of
Migori Mining Site Robbery Injures Foreign Nationals as Siaya Attack Raises Alarm
Detectives in Nyatike Subcounty, Migori County, are actively investigating a violent robbery that injured three foreign nationals at a mining site. According to police reports, the incident occurred at a leaching compound owned by Marowa Mines Company Limited in Kalangi Sublocation. The company manager informed authorities that five unidentified assailants,