The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has successfully seized over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products in a significant operation targeting the illicit alcohol trade in Kayole, Nairobi.On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a multi-agency team, spearheaded by NACADA, conducted a raid on a suspected distribution hub
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Kilifi Man Jailed 20 Years for Defiling 12-Year-Old Boy
A A Kilifi court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to Mwakonde Mwadzala, a 55-year-old man, for repeatedly defiling a 12-year-old boy. Kaloleni Principal Magistrate Lewis Gatheru reached this decision after the prosecution convincingly established the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence revealed that Mwadzala, unrelated to the
Court Reduces Thai Drug Trafficker’s Sentence from 27 to 17 Years
The High Court at Kibera has reduced the prison sentence of a Thai national, originally set at 27 years, to 17 years for his conviction of trafficking over two kilograms of cocaine.Justice Diana Kavedza determined that while Netima Ngamsap's conviction was valid, the initial sentence imposed by the trial magistrate
Three Deaths Under Probe in Nairobi, Meru and Tharaka Nithi
A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday morning at a popular lounge along Kamiti Road in Nairobi’s Kasarani area, where a 22-year-old man, Joseph Gachuhi Kaburu, lost his life following a violent confrontation. Reports indicate that a bouncer allegedly assaulted Kaburu during a dispute that arose after the deceased entered the
Charcoal Vendor Shot, Mutilated in Isiolo as Man Arrested Over Father’s Death in Kisii
Detectives are actively investigating a tragic incident involving the death of a 52-year-old charcoal vendor, Adan Adow Abdullahi, who was shot and mutilated in a suspected bandit attack in Garbatulla, Isiolo County. On Thursday morning, August 14, police officers discovered Abdullahi’s body at his homestead after it had reportedly been
Kisumu: 15 Suspected Gang Members Arrested With Machetes
Fifteen suspected members of a criminal gang have been apprehended in Kisumu County following a strategic operation by detectives, who intercepted three vehicles believed to be transporting individuals armed with crude weapons.On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that the arrests stemmed from actionable intelligence
Sharon Otieno’s Family Speaks After Obado Murder Conviction
The family of the late Sharon Otieno has publicly addressed the recent High Court verdict that found former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero guilty of her murder. This judgment has provided them with a sense of comfort after
DCI Arrests Suspect in KSh8.6 Million Fake Government Jobs Scam
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
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