32 h. ago Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic death of police officer Winny Zippora Atoo, who allegedly died after undergoing an abortion at a clinic in Kawangware. Atoo, an officer with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in Embakasi, was reportedly transferred from Kabiru Hospital to Eagle Hospital in the area. Her body was brought to the hospital around midday on Tuesday, according to a police report. Responding to a distress call, officers from Muthangari Police Station, along with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and crime scene experts, launched immediate investigations. Upon arrival, officers The post Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt

A 57-year-old man has been arrested in the US state of Minnesota on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband. The arrest on Sunday night was the culmination of a huge two-day manhunt following the deaths of Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband Mark. State Governor Tim Walz called it […] The post Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Nairobi Woman Arrested in Mombasa After Stealing Friend’s Newborn

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have detained a woman accused of abducting her friend’s two-day-old baby in Nairobi before fleeing across counties to avoid arrest. The suspect, Catherine Kerubo, is now in custody at Buruburu Police Station as officers race to find the missing infant. According to police, the baby belongs to Emily Mosweta, who had just been discharged from Mimosa Hospital in Kasarani after giving birth. On May 26, Kerubo, accompanied by another woman, visited Mosweta at the hospital, posing as a supportive friend. Kerubo then offered to help Mosweta get home to Umoja. Together with The post Nairobi Woman Arrested in Mombasa After Stealing Friend’s Newborn appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago IG Kanja says Ojwang was treated well after Homa Bay arrest and enroute to Nairobi

Kanja did not explain why Ojwang was transported over 400 kilometers to Nairobi, while other suspects were detained at local police stations near their arrest sites.

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1 week ago Nairobbery: DCI Cop Among Three Arrested for Vandalizing High

Kenya Power, in collaboration with law enforcement, arrested three suspects on Saturday night after they were caught vandalizing high-voltage underground electricity cables near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. Shockingly, one of the suspects, Dennis Mbithi Nzioki, is a police officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Makadara. The three, Nzioki, Thomas Mutua, and Joseph Kyalo, were part of a group of ten armed with crude tools. Authorities say the gang was tampering with 66kV underground cables, which serve as the main power supply to Ragati and Nairobi West substations. These substations provide electricity to critical areas including Kenyatta The post Nairobbery: DCI Cop Among Three Arrested for Vandalizing High-Voltage Power Cables Near Nyayo Stadium appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago 7 suspects arrested over fatal shooting of Police officer in Nakuru

3 suspects were arrested at the scene while the other four were smoked of their hiding den within Nakuru Central Business District.

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3 w. ago Police Foil Eastleigh Robbery, Arrest Kenyan and Ugandan Robbery Gang with AK

In a major breakthrough against violent crime in Nairobi, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested four armed robbery suspects on Thursday, May 22, following a string of raids across Dandora, Saika, Pumwani, and Huruma estates. The suspects—three Ugandan nationals and one Kenyan—were apprehended in a meticulously coordinated operation that also recovered three firearms and 50 rounds of ammunition. The DCI’s Crime Research detectives launched the crackdown after analyzing the pattern of recent armed robberies plaguing Nairobi and parts of Western Kenya. Their research revealed a sophisticated criminal network operating with precision and violence. Backed by the Intelligence Bureau, the DCI’s Operation Action Team swiftly pursued the suspects. The post Police Foil Eastleigh Robbery, Arrest Kenyan and Ugandan Robbery Gang with AK-47 and Pistols appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Five arrested over vandalism of EACC vehicles at Natembeya’s residence

NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – Five suspects have been arrested in Kitale in connection with the vandalism of five vehicles belonging to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) during a raid at the residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. The National Police Service (NPS) said the arrests were made on Saturday, following a targeted […] The post Five arrested over vandalism of EACC vehicles at Natembeya’s residence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Police crack down on illicit brews in Kisii, arrest four suspects

KISII, Kenya, May 24, 2025 – Police in Kisii County on Saturday intensified their war on illegal alcohol with a major raid in the Kiogoro area that led to the arrest of four suspects and the destruction of thousands of litres of illicit brew. The operation, conducted by officers from Kiogoro Police Station under the […] The post Police crack down on illicit brews in Kisii, arrest four suspects appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago Catholic Priest Shot Dead in Kerio Valley, Six Suspects Arrested

Father Bett was ambushed shortly after presiding over a Jumuiya (small Christian community) mass in Kakbiken village. Witnesses said he was returning to his base when gunmen opened fire, fatally shooting him in the neck.

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