A woman has been formally charged with murder following the tragic death of a one-year-old girl on the Isle of Wight in August of last year.Jayla-Jean McLaren succumbed to her injuries in a hospital on August 3, 2026, just two days after being admitted with severe injuries, according to Hampshire
Crime
Man Kills Uncle in Bomet as Police Probe Multiple Murder Cases
Police are currently investigating a tragic incident in the Ndanai area of Sotik, Bomet County, where a 29-year-old man fatally stabbed his 32-year-old uncle. The suspect allegedly confronted his uncle, Gilbert Kiplangat Bett, accusing him of cohabiting with his mother, leading to a violent altercation.Bomet County Police Commander Edward
Mystery Deaths Rock Nyeri, Kitui, Meru, and Machakos
Authorities discovered the body of Peter Ndirangu, a 65-year-old man, in his home in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Saturday, nearly a month after he was reported missing. The cause of death remains undetermined at this time.Neighbors reported that Ndirangu was last seen in the area in December of the previous
Kindiki Denies Claims of a Role in Witima ACK Church Violence
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki firmly denied any involvement in the violent disruption at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where chaos erupted on January 25, 2026, impacting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other attendees.Reports indicate that the incident involved assailants, police intervention, including the use of tear gas,
Three Suspects Charged Over Killing of MTRH Pharmacist in Eldoret
Three suspects have been charged in connection with the killing of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) pharmacist Robert Rotich, who was shot dead during a robbery at his home in Eldoret. The suspects were arraigned in court and face multiple charges, including murder and several counts of robbery with violence.
Matungulu Boys Closed Indefinitely as Four Students Are Arrested Over Dormitory Fire
Matungulu Boys High School has been closed indefinitely following a late-night fire that destroyed part of the school and left several students injured. Police on Monday arrested four students in connection with the incident, which is being treated as a case of suspected arson. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to establish
Malala Calls for Article 144 Over Ruto’s Leadership
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has urgently called for the invocation of Article 144 of the Constitution, which permits the removal of President William Ruto on the grounds of mental incapacity. In an interview with a local media station on Sunday, January 25, 2026, following a teargassing incident at
Police Investigate Death of JKUAT Student in Mwiki, Kasarani
Detectives are actively investigating a tragic incident in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi, where the body of a university student was discovered hanging in his room following his death by suicide. Authorities have confirmed that the deceased, Cliff Asmund Oroko, a 22-year-old third-year student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,
Domestic Dispute Ends in Tragic Killing
Police in Nyamira County are holding a woman after her husband was found dead following a prolonged domestic dispute over money allegedly sent from abroad. The incident occurred in Tindereti village, Borabu, on January 16, 2026, and the deceased was identified as 32-year-old Elijah Mogoi. According to investigators, Mogoi’s wife had
Police Hunt Gang After Witness Abducted and Murdered in Bondo
Police are actively pursuing a gang responsible for the abduction and murder of a man from his home in Amayo village, Bondo, Siaya County.Authorities believe that the murder of the 37-year-old man, Hezron Nyamburi, is connected to a previous homicide in which he served as a key witness.Nyamburi testified in