23 h. ago Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics

Digital fraud is becoming increasingly rampant in Kenya, with four out of five citizens reporting they’ve been targeted in recent months. According to a new report by TransUnion, scammers are taking advantage of Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital landscape to carry out more sophisticated attacks. The report, based on a nationwide survey conducted between November 21 and December 9, 2024, revealed that 82% of Kenyans had received fraudulent emails, texts, phone calls, or online messages in the three months leading up to the study. Alarmingly, 11% of those targeted confirmed they had fallen victim to at least one scam. Cybercriminals are The post Digital Fraud Epidemic: 4 in 5 Kenyans Targeted by Online Scammers with Vicious New Tactics appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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32 h. ago Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to appear before the House next Wednesday to respond to concerns raised by Members of Parliament on the controversial murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’. The Speaker’s directive came after members expressed dissatisfaction with the […] The post Interior CS Murkomen summoned as MPs castigate IPOA over Ojwang’s murder investigations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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33 h. ago DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody

NAIROBI,Kenya, Jun 18- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, requiring him to appear before its investigations team to record a statement in connection with the ongoing probe into the death of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody. A secondary school teacher and blogger, Ojwang was arrested […] The post DIG Lagat Summoned by IPOA Over Ojwang’ Murder in police custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 h. ago IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been granted 15 days to detain Central Police Station cheif Samson Talaam to enable them complete investigations into the murder of Albert Ojwang. Trial Magistrate Ben Mark Ikubi said the prosecution had given compelling reasons to allow the detention sought. He said a clear […] The post IPOA to detain Central Police Station Chief Samson Talaam for 14 Days in probe over Albert Ojwang’s Murder appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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45 h. ago Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The hearing of a murder case against former Pangani Police Station officer Ahmed Rashid is set to resume today at the Kibera Law Courts. Rashid is facing charges of murdering two teenagers — Jamal Mohammed and Mohammed Dhair Kheri — in a controversial incident that occurred in March 2017 at […] The post Hearing of Former Pangani Officer Ahmed Rashid’s Murder Case Resumes Today appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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47 h. ago Kasipul MP Murder Trial Begins: Accused Deny Charges as Court Weighs Bail

Three men have officially been charged with the brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’odo Were, launching what is expected to be a closely watched high-profile trial. The accused, William Imoli Shigali, also known as Imo; Edwin Oduor Odhiambo, alias Machuani; and Ebel Ochieng, alias Dave Colo, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Their plea followed confirmation that all three had undergone mental evaluations and were declared fit to stand trial. The court had earlier directed the accused to be assessed before formally responding to the charges. A report submitted by medical professionals cleared them, paving the way for The post Kasipul MP Murder Trial Begins: Accused Deny Charges as Court Weighs Bail appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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48 h. ago Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government

Mama Jerusha Muthoni, the woman who received a house from President William Ruto during the launch of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has come out strongly to dismiss claims that the government used her as a publicity prop. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru on Tuesday, July 17, Jerusha addressed the wave of online speculation suggesting she was part of a staged political stunt. She clarified that she is a real beneficiary of the housing program and not an actor planted to manipulate public opinion. “There are people claiming I’ve been following the President around saying they saw The post Ruto Housing Beneficiary Dispels Claims of Staged Publicity by Government appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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48 h. ago “I’m Not a Government Prop”.. Mukuru Affordable Housing Beneficiary Speaks Up

Jerusha Muthoni, a beneficiary of the Mukuru affordable housing project, has publicly refuted allegations that she is a mere prop used by the government. Muthoni, who received a house from President William Ruto, addressed these claims on Tuesday. Speaking during the Kenya Urban Forum in Nakuru, Muthoni acknowledged that some Kenyans were accusing her of being manipulated by the government to sway public opinion. She also noted the circulation of photos of other women meeting the President, falsely identified as her, to further these misleading narratives. “Some people say that the President walks with me in Kisii. Some say that The post “I’m Not a Government Prop”.. Mukuru Affordable Housing Beneficiary Speaks Up appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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57 h. ago MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya June 17 – The Ministry of Defence is under fire for allegedly shielding senior officials of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from appearing before a National Assembly Committee to respond to long-standing accusations of human rights violations. The National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson […] The post MPs demand appearance of BATUK Commanders over Allegations of Sexual Violence, Killings in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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58 h. ago Bullet in broad daylight: How cameras, courage and OSINT are unmasking Kenya’s police brutality

Bullet in broad daylight: How cameras, courage and OSINT are unmasking Kenya’s police brutality  The Eastleigh Voice

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59 h. ago Chaos in Kenya as violent protest erupts in Nairobi over blogger’s death; Police fire tear gas

Chaos in Kenya as violent protest erupts in Nairobi over blogger’s death; Police fire tear gas  The Economic Times

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64 h. ago Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters after death of blogger in custody

Kenyan police fire teargas at protesters after death of blogger in custody  Yahoo

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67 h. ago Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution

Nairobi, Kenya June 17 – Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi’s Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody. Chanting slogans and waving placards bearing Ojwang’s image and those of other victims of police brutality, protesters called for the […] The post Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Ojwang’s Murder, Calls for Lagat’s Prosecution appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 d. ago (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women

The arrest of a British soldier accused of rape at an army barracks in Nanyuki, Kenya, has put a long-running, and very current, scandal involving mistreatment of local women by members of the forces – even, allegedly, murder and cover ups – back in the spotlight. Kenyan lawmakers began a public inquiry in 2024 about […] The post (WATCH) Rape arrest at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) reignites abuse claims from local women appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Lamu Police Reservist Kills Pregnant Wife, Injures Friend Before Taking Own Life

A tragic shooting in Kiunga, Lamu County, has left three families reeling after a police reservist fatally shot his estranged wife and injured her friend before turning the gun on himself. Authorities have identified the gunman as 36-year-old Shafi Swaleh. According to police, Swaleh opened fire on 34-year-old Najma Athman, who was heavily pregnant, killing her instantly. He also shot her friend, 37-year-old Mariam Yussuf, who was with her at the time. Moments after the shooting, Swaleh turned the weapon on himself and died by suicide. Police say they are still investigating the motive behind the attack. Neighbour Tima Abdulrahman The post Lamu Police Reservist Kills Pregnant Wife, Injures Friend Before Taking Own Life appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Ojwang’ murder probe puts spotlight on Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General

Ojwang’ murder probe puts spotlight on Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General  Citizen Digital

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3 d. ago Mass protests erupt in Kenya after police murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang

Mass protests erupt in Kenya after police murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang  World Socialist Web Site

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3 d. ago Murkomen Orders CCTV in All Police Stations After Blogger Ojwang’s Murder in Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the installation of CCTV cameras in all police stations across the country following the shocking murder of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody—an incident that has fuelled public fury and renewed fears of extrajudicial killings by security agencies. Murkomen said the […] The post Murkomen Orders CCTV in All Police Stations After Blogger Ojwang’s Murder in Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention

Eliud Lagat steps aside amid uproar over death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang in detention  BBCKenya hit by protests sparked by teacher’s death in police cell  CNNKenya’s deputy police chief steps aside as blogger’s death investigated  AP NewsKenya police officer arrested over blogger’s death in custody  Al JazeeraKenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody  The GuardianProtests erupt in Kenya's capital over blogger's death in police custody  NPRKenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests  Bloomberg.comKenya deputy police chief resigns after blogger's death  DWKenyan blogger's wife seeks answers after his death in police custody  Reuters

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3 d. ago Kenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests

Kenya Police Boss Steps Down to Allow Murder Probe Amid Protests  Bloomberg

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