Homicide Investigators Probe Kiptum’s Final Moments With just two days until the burial of the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, DCI Director of Homicide, Martin Nyuguto, has initiated a fresh inquiry into the death of the star athlete, who perished in an accident along the Eldoret-Eldama Ravine road …
Read More »Traffickers Apprehended in Mwingi with 132 Bales of Bhang
Detectives have successfully intercepted a truck carrying 132 bales of bhang along the Garissa-Thika Road in the Kyanunda area of Mwingi. The operation, conducted last night, led to the arrest of two male suspects identified as Daniel Yohana and Ismail Wako, the driver and co-driver of the vehicle respectively. The …
Read More »Tiaty MP William Kamket Arrested Over Suspected Incitement
William Kamket, the Member of Parliament for Tiaty, and Robert Komolle, the Deputy Governor of West Pokot, were both interrogated by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru on suspicion of incitement to violence. Kamket underwent a two-hour interrogation before being released, with plans for him to …
Read More »Senator Khalwale’s Bull Caretaker’s Body Released for Burial
Kizito Moi, the fighter bull caretaker and trainer associated with Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, will have his body released from the mortuary on Sunday, ahead of his burial. A second postmortem, conducted by government pathologist Johansen Oduor, confirmed that Moi had indeed been killed by the bull, putting an end …
Read More »Ten Machakos County Officials Accused of Assaulting MCA During Arrest
Ten Machakos County inspectorate officers allegedly involved in the forceful arrest and assault of Kalama Ward MCA Boniface Maeke on Wednesday have been apprehended and presented in court. The individuals charged include James Mwendwa Muindi, Albanus Muli Maluki, Joshua Kitolo Mutiso, David Ouma Otieno, Cliff Benson Kimeu, Simon Musembi Ndeto, …
Read More »Police Officer, DJ Among Additional Suspects Linked to Meru Blogger’s Murder
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that a police officer and a local DJ are among the four additional suspects to be charged in connection with the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, known as Sniper. The statement from the investigative agency indicated that forensic evidence links the …
Read More »Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation for Sniper Murder Suspects
The Kiambu High Court Deputy Registrar, Jackline Karani, has directed that two individuals connected to the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, known as Sniper, undergo a mental assessment. Vincent Mureithi Kirimi, also known as Supuu, and Murangiri Kenneth Guantai, also known as Tali, will be held in custody at …
Read More »Governor Mwangaza Demands Public Disclosure of Evidence in Blogger Sniper Murder Probe
Governor Kawira Mwangaza of Meru is urging the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to publicly disclose detailed evidence uncovered during a recent raid at her residence in connection to the investigation into the murder of blogger Daniel Muthiani, also known as ‘Sniper.’ In a press conference on Friday, Governor Mwangaza, …
Read More »Governor Mwangaza’s Husband Interrogated in Connection with Sniper’s Murder
On Sunday, police interrogated Murega Baichu, the husband of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of blogger Daniel Muthiani Benard, also known as Sniper. Baichu was summoned and questioned for several hours at the Meru DCI office, accompanied by legal representation during the …
Read More »Police Confiscate 32.5 Tonnes of Smuggled Milk Powder Along Eastern Bypass
Law enforcement authorities have intercepted more than 32.5 tonnes of illicit milk powder at a warehouse situated along the Eastern Bypass in Nairobi. In a sting operation carried out on Thursday, an undercover officer, posing as a potential buyer, was directed by a known broker in Eastleigh to the Kamakis …
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