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
Crime
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
Kitui Woman Killed Over Sh200 Dispute as Kisumu Stabbing Sparks Manhunt
A tragic domestic dispute over just Sh200 resulted in the death of a 28-year-old woman in Kyuso Sub-County, Kitui County. Detectives have detained a 23-year-old man, who allegedly became violent during a quarrel with his sister, Mwende Mawia, at their family home on April 6.According to police, the disagreement escalated
Kirinyaga Businessman Found Dead After Suspected Drink Spiking
A night out took a tragic turn when police discovered 35-year-old businessman Alfred Muriithi Muriuki dead in his car, following an alleged drink-spiking incident. Authorities have initiated a manhunt for those responsible for his death.Muriuki was found unresponsive on Sunday morning in the Gathoge area of Kirinyaga County. His vehicle
A Police Officer Killed in Siaya as Manhunt Intensifies
A police officer died in a hospital after a suspect attacked him while on duty in Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County. Police reported that the suspect fled the scene following the March 31 incident in Malele Village, Kagwa sub-location. Officers from the Aram Police Station had responded to an earlier report
KNCHR Identifies 1,224 Human Rights Victims Ahead of Reparations Framework Deadline
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has identified 1,224 victims of human rights violations, including those related to protests and demonstrations, as it races against a tight deadline to establish a national compensation and reparations framework.In a press statement released on April 1, 2026, the Commission announced that