Detectives have successfully arrested an individual connected to a fraudulent government job recruitment scheme that deceived job seekers out of over Ksh8.6 million with false promises of employment in state agencies.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that this scheme involved enticing victims with job offers in the Kenya Defence
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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
Murkomen Says Kware Killings Suspect Collins Jumaisi Still on the Run
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently confirmed that Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the government's most wanted fugitive, has remained elusive nearly two years after his dramatic escape from police custody. In a televised interview on June 22, 2026, Murkomen indicated that Jumaisi, the prime suspect in the Kware killings, may have
Two Arrested Over False Claims of Disappearing Genitals in Mombasa
Two men were arrested for falsely claiming that preachers caused their genitals to disappear. They are set to appear in court on Monday.This incident, which took place on Friday in Soweto, Kadzandani Ward, sparked unrest as angry residents attacked several preachers conducting door-to-door evangelism.The police identified the two men, who
Unidentified bodies found in Dandora dumpsite and River Yala
Detectives are actively investigating a murder after an unidentified man's decomposing body was found at the Dandora dumpsite in Nairobi.An excavator operator discovered the grim scene around 1 PM on Friday while unloading waste. Alerted by onlookers who noticed a human hand sticking out of the garbage, he paused his
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
Rachel Wandeto Dies After Mwiki Petrol Attack in Nairobi
Gospel artist Rachel Wandeto, who suffered severe burns from an attack, has tragically passed away in the hospital. She sustained 70% burns and fought for her life at Kenyatta National Hospital but succumbed to her injuries on Monday morning.The attack, where unknown assailants poured petrol on her and set her
Police Probe Multiple Fatal Incidents Across Six Counties
Authorities are investigating a series of violent deaths and fatal incidents across several counties, including Kiambu, Migori, Kirinyaga, Kilifi, Meru, and Siaya.In Juja, Kiambu County, police arrested a couple on Wednesday after they reported the death of their three-year-old son. Officers stated that the boy was taken to a local
Teenager Released on Bail After Laikipia Shooting Incident
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