46 h. ago Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has alleged that the government is plotting to abduct former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he returns from the United States. In a Thursday, August 14 statement, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala said Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had issued public threats to arrest Gachagua. Malala further alleged that the party had received credible intelligence pointing to a more sinister plan. “While our Party Leader was abroad forging a path for democratic renewal, the regime was hatching a dangerous and cold-blooded plot. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and The post Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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60 h. ago BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The BBC has denied paying or coaching interviewees featured in its explosive documentary on Kenya’s child sex trade in Maai Mahiu, following allegations from the government that some accounts in the film were fabricated. In a statement released Thursday, BBC News described the BBC Africa Eye investigation — Madams: Exposing […] The post BBC denies paying interviewees in Maai Mahiu child trafficking exposé appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago DCI officer, female companion arrested after losing a firearm during night out

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 — A police officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kuria West is in custody after reportedly losing his firearm during a night out in Kehancha Township. According to a police report filed at Kehancha Police Station under OB No. 7/10/8/2025, Corporal James King’ori Karimi, attached to DCI Kuria […] The post DCI officer, female companion arrested after losing a firearm during night out appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – A Ugandan woman accused of masterminding a high-stakes cannabis trafficking scheme was on Monday arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts, where she was charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Hellen Ikareut, believed to be a key figure in a transnational drug network, was […] The post Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over cannabis trafficking arraigned appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Murkomen says State keen to hear from Gachagua on Shabaab links

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to record a formal statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over his recent allegations linking President William Ruto’s administration to terror groups. Murkomen said the claims — made by Gachagua during an ongoing tour of the […] The post Murkomen says State keen to hear from Gachagua on Shabaab links appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago DCI uncover skulls, bones in 7 shallow graves amid probe on Chakama cult

KILIFI, Kenya, Aug 11 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kilifi has discovered seven shallow graves containing human bones and skulls in Kwa Binzaro village, following an exhumation order issued by the Malindi court on July 30. County DCI chief Robert Kiinge said the remains are suspected to be linked to yet another […] The post DCI uncover skulls, bones in 7 shallow graves amid probe on Chakama cult appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Kenyan ‘FBI’ members Osoi, Cop Shakur, and Kimathi released on Sh50,000 bail

Kenyan ‘FBI’ members Osoi, Cop Shakur, and Kimathi released on Sh50,000 bail  Daily Nation

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8 d. ago Kenya: President Ruto Orders Release of Over 9,000 Motorcycles With No Cases

Kenya: President Ruto Orders Release of Over 9,000 Motorcycles With No Cases  allAfrica.com

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8 d. ago Mlolongo Disappearances: Families Urge Ruto to Act in Search for Loved Ones

Two families in Mlolongo, Machakos County, are still reeling from anguish months after their loved ones disappeared under chilling circumstances. Kalani Muema and Stephen Mbisi were among four men allegedly abducted in December 2024 during a wave of enforced disappearances that many believe involved state-linked operatives. Tragically, the other two men – Martin Mwau and Justus Mutumwa – were later found dead, leaving Muema’s and Mbisi’s families fearing the worst. “We are tired of waiting. We just want the government to tell us the truth. If my brother is alive, show us. If he is gone, we deserve to bury The post Mlolongo Disappearances: Families Urge Ruto to Act in Search for Loved Ones appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Former MCA Aspirant Shot Dead After Daring Escape from Police Van

Former Kirimari Ward MCA aspirant Swaleh Abdallah Njiru alias Oswado was shot dead on Tuesday, August 5, after he attempted to escape police custody. The dramatic incident unfolded in the Gatondo area of Embu County as police were transporting detainees from the Siakago Law Courts. Embu West Sub-county Police Commander Vincent Kitili confirmed the incident and revealed that Oswado caused chaos inside the prison van before making his escape. “The suspect threw pepper at the officers, momentarily blinding and disorienting them, then jumped out of the moving vehicle,” Kitili explained. One officer immediately gave chase while the others continued transporting The post Former MCA Aspirant Shot Dead After Daring Escape from Police Van appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Beware of fake front page – Kenya’s Standard newspaper didn’t report that previously missing IT expert orchestrated his own abduction

Beware of fake front page – Kenya’s Standard newspaper didn’t report that previously missing IT expert orchestrated his own abduction  Africa Check

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9 d. ago President Ruto orders release of over 9,000 motorcycles with no cases

President Ruto stated that boda boda operators are legitimate entrepreneurs whose businesses must be supported.

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9 d. ago City Hall services paralysed for second day as staff down tools over 3

Workers at the county government headquarters blocked the entry and exit of vehicles belonging to senior county officials.

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9 d. ago Garissa IED Blast Injures Eight Officers After Reservists Allegedly Recalled

An attack in Garissa County that left at least eight police officers injured is now being blamed on a controversial decision by senior security officials to summon all National Police Reservists (NPRs) to the county headquarters for fresh data collection. On Tuesday, more than 20 officers from the elite Border Patrol Unit (BPU) narrowly survived after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) struck one of their vehicles during a routine patrol. The officers stationed at Banane Camp had been on patrol along the Banane–Yumbis road in Fafi Sub-county when the explosion occurred around 10 kilometres away from Yumbis. Fafi Sub-county Deputy The post Garissa IED Blast Injures Eight Officers After Reservists Allegedly Recalled appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Kenya boosts armoured vehicle fleet with Springbuck and M1117 APCs

Kenya boosts armoured vehicle fleet with Springbuck and M1117 APCs  defenceWeb

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1 week ago Koimburi Abduction Case: DCI Still Analyzing Devices, Vehicles to Be Released

Investigations into the alleged abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi remain ongoing, the Milimani Law Courts heard on Tuesday. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is still analysing mobile phones and other electronic devices seized from the suspects in connection with the case. During the court session before Magistrate Mark Ekhubi, the prosecution explained that the devices had been submitted to the DCI headquarters and forensic laboratory. The data extraction process is still in progress and is expected to take up to 21 days. “The electronic devices were taken to the DCI forensic labs, and the extraction is The post Koimburi Abduction Case: DCI Still Analyzing Devices, Vehicles to Be Released appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Trump administration probes Kenyan officials over RSF links, abductions

Trump administration probes Kenyan officials over RSF links, abductions  Daily Nation

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1 week ago Evangelical Alliance of Kenya welcomes new drug and substance abuse policy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) says it welcomes and fully supports the newly released National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse spearheaded by NACADA and the Interior Ministry. The alliance applauded the policy’s bold, multi-sectoral approach to confronting the escalating crisis of […]

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1 week ago Police Boss Under Fire for Saying Female Officers ‘Vomited in Helmets’

The National Police Service (NPS) distanced itself from provocative remarks made by a junior police officer calling for reducing the number of women recruited into the service. NPS clarified that the remarks do not reflect the government’s or the service’s opinion. In a statement released on Saturday, NPS described the comments made by Nyahururu Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Isaac Kimutus as personal and inappropriate. The service once again made it clear that women form part of policing and law enforcement in Kenya. ““The National Police Service (NPS) wishes to clarify comments made on Thursday, 31st July 2025, by a junior The post Police Boss Under Fire for Saying Female Officers ‘Vomited in Helmets’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago KAA lists alternative access corridors to JKIA, Wilson amid CHAN road closures

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 — The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a passenger advisory urging travelers to plan ahead for possible delays when accessing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport due to road closures in Nairobi for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. In a statement released Sunday morning, KAA warned that […] The post KAA lists alternative access corridors to JKIA, Wilson amid CHAN road closures appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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