2 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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2 d. ago Moses Kuria: Aladwa Pressured to Withdraw from Nairobi Gubernatorial Pact by Powerful Officials

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed that Makadara MP George Aladwa faced pressure from powerful political players to withdraw from a political pact that would have positioned him as Kuria’s running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. In a statement on Wednesday, Kuria alleged that “holders of extremely powerful offices” summoned Aladwa on Tuesday evening and instructed him to publicly denounce the alliance, just 24 hours after the partnership was announced. “George Aladwa was summoned last evening by holders of extremely powerful offices and ordered to denounce our agreement on the Nairobi Governor ticket. I respect his decision,” The post Moses Kuria: Aladwa Pressured to Withdraw from Nairobi Gubernatorial Pact by Powerful Officials appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has refuted allegations that some of its officers stole a portion of a massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, KDF clarified events surrounding the operation, revealing how security agencies intercepted a dhow transporting 1,024 kilograms of crystal meth off the Kenyan coast. The narcotics, valued at Ksh 8.2 billion, were seized during the coordinated mission involving the Kenya Navy, Kenya Coast Guard Service, and NACADA. Six Iranian nationals believed to have been ferrying the consignment were arrested. Authorities acted after receiving The post KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago KDF probes alleged theft of seized meth consignment by its officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is investigating several of its personnel over allegations that they stole and concealed a portion of narcotics seized during a high-profile maritime interdiction operation in October. In a statement issued on Tuesday night, KDF acknowledged receiving claims that some officers involved in the offloading of […] The post KDF probes alleged theft of seized meth consignment by its officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 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 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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1 week ago Gachagua Claims IEBC Using Civilian Officers for Ballot Stuffing in By

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns about the credibility of Thursday’s by-elections, accusing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of deploying plainclothes police officers to allegedly stuff ballot papers in favor of government-backed candidates. Speaking Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, at Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka’s (SKM) command center in Nairobi, Gachagua condemned what he described as blatant interference, saying this is the first time in Kenya’s electoral history that plainclothes officers have reportedly been allowed inside polling stations with the intention of facilitating ballot-stuffing. Gachagua claimed the commission had distributed ballot papers to various government agencies, insisting The post Gachagua Claims IEBC Using Civilian Officers for Ballot Stuffing in By-Elections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago DCP Claims Police and Militia Targeted Gachagua During Narok Campaign

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has condemned the violence that broke out in Narok town on Monday, November 24, 2025, alleging that senior police commanders sanctioned and coordinated attacks targeting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his supporters. Gachagua had gone to Narok to campaign for DCP’s candidate for Ward Representative, Douglas Masikonde, in the by-election set for November 27. The team, however, received a hostile reception, which the party now alleges was orchestrated to disrupt its activities and intimidate supporters. The party has accused the National Police Service of deploying uniformed officers, plain-clothes operatives and alleged militia The post DCP Claims Police and Militia Targeted Gachagua During Narok Campaign appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago KRA officer charged in Kisumu for soliciting Sh500,000 bribe

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) compliance officer was on Thursday arraigned for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Kes500,000 bribe to irregularly assist a secondary school with tax filings. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), its investigations established that the officer, Evans Agumba Oriato, based in Kisumu, demanded the […] The post KRA officer charged in Kisumu for soliciting Sh500,000 bribe appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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