Police in Thika shot and killed a suspected robber early Saturday morning while responding to a gang attempting to vandalize a transformer in the Kang’oki area. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when a group of seven had already cut off power to the area. Thika police chief Lawrence Muchangi …
Read More »Nyamira County Assembly Speaker Enock Okero Impeached
Enock Okero, the Speaker of the Nyamira County Assembly, has been removed from his position by the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) due to allegations of gross misconduct and other offenses. This decision followed a vote where 23 MCAs backed the impeachment motion, while 11 chose to abstain. Okero’s …
Read More »Machakos Medics Threaten Strike Over Unfulfilled County Promises
Patients in Machakos County may face disruptions in accessing medical services as doctors and clinicians announced plans to strike starting Wednesday next week. Despite issuing a two-week notice, the health workers claim the county has failed to address key issues they have been raising for the past two years. Their …
Read More »Missing Police Officer Found Dead at Home in Embakasi
A police officer assigned to Embakasi Police Station was discovered dead in his residence after failing to report to work for two days. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to find Police Constable Geoffrey Kinzi after his notable absence raised concern. The team arrived at his home near …
Read More »Tension High as Eight Killed in Latest Tana River Tribal Clashes
Tension continues to escalate in several villages of the Bangale sub-county in Tana River after renewed inter-clan violence over land disputes has resulted in the deaths of eight people. The clashes, which began last week, have spread across multiple villages, with armed groups employing firearms, bows, and arrows, making it …
Read More »Mukuru:Man Dies after Falling from sixth Floor of Apartment While being Chased by Police
Detectives are investigating circumstances under which a suspect died after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment during an arrest in the Kware area, Mkuru slums, Nairobi. The incident happened Tuesday, October 1 morning when the man landed on the ground floor of the apartment. Police at the scene …
Read More »Man’s Body Found in River Athi After Assault Incident
On September 14, 2024, the body of 23-year-old Amos Walale was discovered floating in River Athi in Athi River, Machakos County. Police reported that Walale had been reported missing following an assault on a local resident on the night of September 13. It is believed that he may have drowned …
Read More »Two Men Found Dead After Fight Over Lost Phone in Mwiki
In a tragic incident in Mwiki, Kasarani, two men were discovered dead following a dispute over a missing mobile phone. The victims, Geoffrey Orina Omariba and Samson Manwa Ongera, were found deceased in their home, according to police reports. The men had reportedly been involved in a confrontation with a …
Read More »Three Dead in Nairobi Slum Fire
A tragic fire in the Lunga Lunga slums of Nairobi claimed the lives of three individuals on Monday night. The blaze, which began around 8 p.m., destroyed a residence, resulting in the victims being burned beyond recognition. According to police and local reports, the fire erupted within the affected home …
Read More »Governor Ndeti Returns from UK, Criticizes Corruption Accusations
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has dismissed recent rumors of her arrest in the United Kingdom, attributing them to political adversaries. According to Ndeti, these accusations were spread by corrupt individuals aiming to tarnish her reputation, despite her success in advancing development projects in Machakos. Addressing the media upon her return …
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