2 h. ago 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – At least 26 people, among them chiefs, clerks, and officers from key government departments, are set to face charges after being arrested for facilitating the illegal and unprocedural issuance of critical government documents. The multi-agency operation, described by investigators as meticulously coordinated and intelligence-driven, targeted a sprawling network responsible for […] The post 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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21 h. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft

Details have emerged of how Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were implicated in the alleged theft of a portion of  the massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mombasa led to the arrest of a woman suspected of dealing crystal meth, with detectives discovering she was married to an active KDF soldier and connected by marriage to a sitting Member of Parliament. Security sources indicated that her detention raised suspicions that part of the KSh8.2 billion meth seizure recovered at sea in October may have been siphoned off before The post How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting money from agents who assist Kenyan migrant workers travelling to the Middle East. According to the EACC, its officers conducted a sting operation on November 30 after receiving credible intelligence. The operation involved one of the affected agents, who had 78 migrant workers scheduled to depart for various Middle Eastern countries. Investigators say the agent approached the three Labour officers at the JKIA labour clearance booth, where they allegedly demanded Ksh34,000 before clearing the group for travel. The post JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Filmed Gang Rape in Meru Sparks Outcry As Police Arrest Three

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 1 – Police are investigating a horrific incident in Laare, Meru County, where a woman was gang raped by more than ten men who also filmed the assault and circulated the video on social media. Officers say three suspects have been arrested and a manhunt is underway for the rest. The attackers […] The post Filmed Gang Rape in Meru Sparks Outcry As Police Arrest Three appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1— The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting agents who facilitate the travel of Kenyan migrant workers to the Middle East. The arrests, conducted on November 30, 2025, followed a report alleging that the officers routinely […] The post EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago DCI chief among 3 officers seriously injured in raid at Ong’ondo Were’s home

Three DCI officers, including Rachuonyo South DCI boss Daniel Muhuhi, were seriously injured during a raid at the home of former Kasipul MP Ong’odo Were. The officers were attacked by a mob while arresting suspects linked to two recent murders in Kasipul ahead of a by-election.

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4 w. ago Holiday Travel Safety: KURA Warns Motorists and Contractors Against Violations

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has called on motorists to strictly adhere to road signs as the country heads into the festive season, particularly on roads undergoing construction. On Sunday, November 9, 2025, KURA Director General Silas Kinoti said security officers would arrest motorists who fail to obey traffic signs, adding that they will face the law. He also declared a crackdown on contractors who fail to install appropriate road signage at construction sites. “Drivers observe all road signs as we head into the festive season. As the authority building these roads, I expect full discipline on site. Contractors The post Holiday Travel Safety: KURA Warns Motorists and Contractors Against Violations appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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