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Detectives investigating the killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used to transport the suspected gunman to and from the scene of the shooting. The recovery marks the latest breakthrough in investigations into Mbobu’s murder on September 9, 2025, following the arrest of three suspects, among them …

The Kibera High Court has declined to grant bail to eight students of Utumishi Girls Academy who are facing murder charges following a dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students. The eight minors are charged with 16 counts of murder in connection with the fatal fire that occurred …

President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to allocate Sh5 million to each school and institution that participated in the Kenya Music Festival State Concert held in Bungoma. The President said the funding would help participating institutions improve facilities and infrastructure needed to support music, arts and other …

Police in Ugunja, Siaya County, are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman who succumbed to injuries after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband. The deceased, identified as Beatrice Owino, was taken to Homegrown Hospital in Ugunja Township after suffering stab wounds. However, she died while undergoing treatment. Click …

President William Ruto on Thursday presided over the 46th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits’ pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The ceremony marked the completion of basic military training for a new group of recruits and their transition from civilian life …

Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has announced her decision to resign, informing Head of Public Service Felix Koskei that she plans to leave office at the end of August to pursue other interests. In a letter to Koskei, Wanjiru issued a 30-day notice and confirmed that her last day …

A senior police officer attached to the National Police Service Airwing has been found dead inside a house in Juja, Kiambu County. The officer, identified as Chief Inspector Michael Waiganjo Kabere, was discovered on Thursday evening at a residence in the Malaba ODM area of Witeithie. Click here to join …

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has been acquitted in the criminal case related to the controversial Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme. The decision was delivered by Nakuru Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege, who cleared Mandago and two former Uasin Gishu County officials of all charges connected to the …

Criminal defence lawyer Cliff Ombeta has challenged the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in the murder of Sharon Otieno, arguing that the prosecution failed to produce evidence directly connecting his client to the crime. His remarks come a day after the High Court found Obado, alongside Michael Oyamo …

Former Radio Africa journalist Rose Mbugua will be laid to rest today at her family’s home in Limuru, a week after she lost her life in a tragic road accident in Nairobi. Relatives, friends, colleagues and members of Kenya’s media fraternity are expected to attend the burial to pay their …