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
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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
Kiambu Garbage Truck Driver Dies After Electrocution at Dumpsite
A tragic incident occurred at the Kangoki Dumpsite in Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County, where a garbage truck driver, Joseph Mwangi Muchiri, lost his life due to contact with a high-voltage power line. This heartbreaking event unfolded on Thursday morning when the 42-year-old driver, having just offloaded waste, accidentally raised
Kayole Woman Dies After Fifth-Floor Fall as Boyfriend Arrested
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
Police Investigate Kitui Herdsman Killing and Githurai Murder
A tragic incident occurred in the Itimba Ithei water point area of Tseikuru Subcounty, Kitui County, where a 29-year-old herdsman, Masika Muthemi Mulandi, lost his life while grazing livestock. Authorities are treating this as a murder case.On June 5, 2026, police from Kwa Kamari arrived at the scene after reports
Couple Shot in Mpesa Robbery as Violent Crime Sparks Protests in Migori
In a troubling robbery incident in Macalder, Migori County, a couple sustained serious gunshot wounds while operating their Mpesa shop, as confirmed by police and local residents. This alarming event sparked protests on Wednesday, with community members demanding the immediate arrest of the assailants. Protesters expressed their concerns over the
Police Dismiss Inaction Claims Amid PSV–Boda Boda Tensions
The National Police Service has firmly dismissed allegations of inaction regarding the escalating tensions between public service vehicles (PSVs) and boda boda operators. Ongoing investigations into incidents of arson and violence remain a priority.Senior Superintendent of Police Boniface Otieno stated in an interview with a local television station that authorities
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,
Three Die in Kericho House Fire as Police Probe More Cases
Police are probing a fire that killed three family members in Kapnandet village, Belgut area of Kericho County.Villagers say the victims—an 80-year-old woman, her 52-year-old daughter, and a 19-year-old house help—slept in their rooms on Friday night.A loud blast from a cooking gas in the kitchen woke them. They checked
Police Are Investigating Multiple Deaths Across Various Counties
Police are probing the death of a woman whose decayed body turned up wrapped in a bedsheet in Muthurwa, Nairobi County.They identified her as 40-year-old Resa Lumbasi.Residents found the body on January 7, 2026. A bad smell from the house tipped them off.Officers saw head wounds. Someone locked the door