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Police are investigating the death of a 75-year-old man whose body was found dumped in a thicket in Juja, Kiambu County, following an alleged abduction. Stephen Gitonga Gacheru was reportedly kidnapped from a parking yard in Thika Town on January 22, 2026, and his body was discovered the next day …

Police in Machakos County have launched investigations after the body of a two-year-old boy was found at a dumpsite in Mlolongo. According to authorities, the child’s body was discovered behind Mlolongo Primary School on January 22, 2026. Investigators suspect the boy may have died in a different location before his …

A night out turned deadly after a 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a club in Githurai 45, Kiambu County. Police said the victim was attacked by another patron after a disagreement on January 18, 2026. The deceased, identified as Daniel Logolie, was discovered inside the bar …

A woman was fatally stabbed during a confrontation inside a house in Riruta, Nairobi County, police have reported. The suspect also attacked and injured another woman and her 15-year-old daughter during the incident, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, January 17, in the Ngando area. Click here to join …

A boda boda rider was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a bar in the Igare area of Kisii County, police have confirmed. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Conlias Onchari, was attacked following a disagreement with a bouncer who works at a popular bar in the area. Police said the …

A woman has been taken into custody in connection with the killing of her husband following a dispute over money in Manga, Nyamira County, police have said. The incident occurred on January 16, 2026, in Tindereti village, Borabu area. The deceased was identified as 32-year-old Elijah Mogoi. Click here to …

Police have successfully recovered 22 cattle stolen from Meru County in Isiolo after a coordinated operation involving the National Police Service (NPS) and National Police Reservists (NPR). The theft was reported at Mutuati Police Station, prompting a multi-agency pursuit that tracked the suspects across county borders. Officers intercepted the group …

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has successfully energised the 132kV Kitui–Wote transmission line, marking a major milestone in improving electricity reliability across Makueni, Kitui, and Garissa counties. The line was officially activated on Friday at 11:00 AM, enhancing grid stability in the Eastern region. The new connection is expected …

Three community elders from Garissa County have appealed to Governor Nathif Jama to urgently address an acute and long-standing water shortage in their area, saying they have yet to benefit from any county-supported water projects since the introduction of devolution. The elders—Mohamud Hajir, Haret Noor and Mohamed Ahmed—from Korisa location …

A gold trader was fatally shot during a robbery at Kehancha town in Migori County, police have confirmed. The incident occurred on the night of January 15, 2026, and involved a 23-year-old Tanzanian national, Leonard Lucas Mabina, who was reportedly involved in gold trade activities across Kenya and Tanzania. Click …