2 h. ago 15 Kenyans among ‘Worst of the Worst’ arrested, to be deported from the US

15 Kenyans among ‘Worst of the Worst’ arrested, to be deported from the US  Citizen Digital

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13 h. ago Mombasa Police Arrest Man for Defrauding Holidaymakers with Fake Online Rentals

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 10 – Police in Nyali, Mombasa, have arrested a man suspected of defrauding holidaymakers through fake online accommodation listings, a crime that has reportedly duped several travellers seeking Airbnb-style apartments along the Kenyan Coast. According to detectives, the suspect, identified as Brian Masika, is alleged to have posted non-existent rental units on […] The post Mombasa Police Arrest Man for Defrauding Holidaymakers with Fake Online Rentals appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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27 h. ago Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest

Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest  allAfrica.com

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28 h. ago Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Six Kenyan activists arrested outside Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi for solidarity protest demanding accountability over alleged human rights abuses.

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29 h. ago 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Police in Nairobi on Tuesday arrested six activists who staged a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu’s administration of repression and human rights abuses. The group, led by activists Julius Kamau and Odhiambo Ojiro, was dispersed by officers in uniform and plain […] The post 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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31 h. ago 6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC

6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC  People Daily

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32 h. ago Fake newspaper front page claims Kenyan aspiring MP Kariuki blames ex

Fake newspaper front page claims Kenyan aspiring MP Kariuki blames ex-deputy president Gachagua for losing election  Africa Check

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34 h. ago DCI Arrests Man Accused of Forging Documents to Seize Sh200mn Karen Land

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 9 – Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a man accused of forging documents to fraudulently take ownership of a parcel of land worth Sh200 million in Nairobi’s Karen area. The suspect, identified as Benick Otieno Okombo, was seized by officers from the Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) following […] The post DCI Arrests Man Accused of Forging Documents to Seize Sh200mn Karen Land appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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39 h. ago Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States

Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting job seekers. The allegations surfaced following testimonies from Kenyan migrant workers stranded in Qatar during a visit by the Senate Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism. Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi described how these agencies, some linked to MPs and officials, lure job seekers only to The post Govt Officials, MPs Linked to Recruitment Scams Exploiting Kenyans in Gulf States appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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61 h. ago ‘When you’re desperate, you fall for things easily’: the scam job ads on TikTok taking people’s money

‘When you’re desperate, you fall for things easily’: the scam job ads on TikTok taking people’s money  The Guardian

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63 h. ago PS Muthoni Warns Kenyans Over Uninspected Meat, Fake Drugs Amid Festive Season Health Concerns

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to exercise heightened vigilance over the foods they consume during the festive season, warning of a rising influx of uninspected meat in the market as demand spikes. Muthoni said unscrupulous traders are exploiting the high holiday consumption to sell meat that […] The post PS Muthoni Warns Kenyans Over Uninspected Meat, Fake Drugs Amid Festive Season Health Concerns appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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63 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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3 d. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday inspected a series of newly upgraded roads in Kilimani and Kileleshwa, signalling continued momentum in the county’s plan to rehabilitate road networks across all 85 wards. The improvements include the resurfacing and drainage upgrades of Likoni Lane, Durham Road, and Gichugu Road, alongside sections […] The post Sakaja Inspects Newly Upgraded Kilimani, Kileleshwa Roads as Nairobi Accelerates Ward-by-Ward Infrastructure Overhaul appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 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 Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming Rigathi Gachagua ‘worst vice president’ in Kenya’s history

Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming Rigathi Gachagua ‘worst vice president’ in Kenya’s history  Africa Check

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6 d. ago Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 — A civil servant accused of orchestrating an audacious forgery scheme has been arrested in Thika after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) uncovered a trail of deceptive moves. DCI agents arrested Maroa Sammy Maroa, an economist attached to the State Department for Cabinet Affairs, in the Ngoigwa area […] The post Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 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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7 d. ago 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – Authorities in Meru have arrested six additional suspects linked to the brutal gang rape of a young woman in Laare Town, Igembe North Sub-County—an attack that has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for decisive action against sexual violence. In a statement Wednesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed […] The post 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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