Detectives in Nairobi’s Kayole area actively investigate the tragic death of a 19-year-old woman who fell from the fifth floor of a residential apartment building following a reported argument with her boyfriend. A police team promptly responded to the scene after a resident reported hearing a loud bang around 5:40
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Hobunaka Boys Dormitory Fire Leaves Over 100 Students Displaced
On the night of July 7, 2026, more than 100 students at Hobunaka Boys High School in Vihiga County faced a devastating loss as a fire engulfed one of the school’s dormitories, turning millions of shillings worth of property to ashes.The fire erupted swiftly, spreading throughout the dormitory before students,
Machakos Horror: Dog Leads Police to Bodies of Pregnant Woman and Two Children
The Kiswahili saying “Ukistaajabu ya Musa, utaona ya Firauni” has become a reality in Kaseveni village, located in Kathiani Constituency, Machakos County.This unfolding drama began when a neighbor's dog led security agencies to one of the most shocking murder scenes in the area. Initially, residents thought the dog was carrying
Nyanja Road Accident Kills 6 After Trailer Collides with Matatu
A tragic road accident in the Nyanja area along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway claimed the lives of at least six individuals and left five others injured on Friday night.The incident unfolded around 8:30 PM, involving a Toyota Hiace matatu and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer. Authorities reported that the matatu, carrying 11
Utumishi Girls Academy Set to Reopen After Deadly Fire
On Monday, June 29, 2026, officials from the Ministry of Education in Kenya engaged in a consultative meeting with parents of students at Utumishi Girls Academy. This meeting took place in preparation for the school's reopening on Thursday, following its indefinite closure after a tragic fire that claimed the lives
19 Fatalities Recorded in Bumgoma and Kericho Road Accidents
Tragically, six individuals lost their lives, and more than a dozen sustained injuries in two distinct road accidents that occurred in Bungoma and Kericho counties.According to police reports, these accidents took place on Saturday evening. The first incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon when a log-laden trailer lost control and overturned
KFS Appeals for Help as Senior Legal Manager Esther Wairimu Keige Goes Missing
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is seeking public assistance to locate its senior legal services manager, Esther Wairimu Keige, who has gone missing under mysterious circumstances.In a missing person notice dated June 15, 2026, KFS called on the community to help find Keige, who last was seen on June 10,
Police Probe Murang’a Ex-Convict Murder and Vihiga Mob Justice Death
Detectives in Murang’a County are actively investigating the murder of 42-year-old Lawrence Maina Irungu, whose body was discovered in a maize plantation shortly after he returned home from prison. The body was found on Wednesday in Kirembu Village, about 500 meters from his home. Preliminary reports show he suffered multiple
DCI Probes Discovery of Four Bodies in Mwingi
Forensic detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kitui County have begun investigating after discovering four bodies in a suspected mass grave, raising concerns about potential killings in the area.On Tuesday, June 10, 2026, police, led by Mwingi Sub-county commander Anthony Maina, acted on a tip from a
Woman Shot During Police Raid on Kisumu Shisha Joint
A woman suffered a gunshot wound during a police raid on a shisha joint in Dunga, Kisumu County. She received treatment at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital after being shot under unclear circumstances.Witnesses reported that the police, enforcing the operation, shot the woman when chaos erupted as patrons