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
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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,
Police Investigate Murder of Elderly Man in Kwale Amid Identity Confusion
Detectives in Kwale County are investigating the killing of an elderly man found dead inside his home in Samburu Sub-County, in a case that has taken a confusing turn due to conflicting identification reports. According to police, the incident was reported by the victim’s son, who said his 87-year-old father, Mwavadu
Court Questions Manslaughter Charge in Rose Oluoch Murder Case
The shocking revelation that a woman's eyes were gouged out after her murder on Valentine's Day has led a magistrate in Eldoret to dismiss manslaughter charges against the suspect in the case.Senior Resident Magistrate Beatrice Toroitich has urged the prosecution to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the
Murang’a Quarry Shooting Sparks Manhunt, 4 Arrested in Kakamega Illegal Mining
Detectives have initiated a manhunt for a gang involved in a shooting incident at Kwa Diana Quarry in Gatwikira, Ithanga/Kakuzi Sub-County, Murang’a County. The police reported that the April 13 altercation stemmed from an alleged Sh100 debt owed by a quarry worker.Investigators revealed that a 27-year-old man, known to the
Arrests Made as Haiti Stampede Death Toll Is Adjusted to 25
Multiple Killings Reported Across Kenya Amid Family Disputes
A 25-year-old man was discovered murdered after a dispute with his brother over land in Runyenjes, Embu County. The victim was located in his mother’s compound on the evening of April 12, well after the altercation had taken place.Authorities confirmed that the victim and his brother had engaged in a
Sigei Condemns Attack on Osotsi, Calls for Arrest of Kisumu Assailants
Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei has urged authorities to promptly arrest those responsible for the violent assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu. He condemned the escalating political intolerance and violence in the country.In a Thursday interview on a local TV station, Sigei characterized the attack on Osotsi as deeply