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
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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
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
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
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
