3 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 h. ago PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State Department for Cooperatives. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi faced intense scrutiny over the unexplained […] The post PS Kilemi on spot as MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 h. ago The father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability

The father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability  The Sun Chronicle

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6 h. ago MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma urged […] The post MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 h. ago Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability

Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability  Yahoo

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10 h. ago Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 18—The National Police Service (NPS) has bowed to mounting public pressure and released the identities of two police officers filmed shooting an unarmed mask vendor in Nairobi, an incident that triggered national outrage and renewed calls for police accountability. Police Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed the officers as Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde (Service […] The post Police Officers in Shooting of Nairobi Hawker, Interdicted as Public Pressure Mounts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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11 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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18 h. ago Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities

Kenya: Wanga Demands Government Accountability On Police Brutalities  allAfrica.com

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18 h. ago Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities

KISUMU, Kenya Jun 18 – Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga is calling on the government to take responsibility over the wave of extra judicial killings being witnessed in the country. Wanga says the National Police Service (NPS) too must carry its cross as police are being blamed for the atrocities. She says the death […] The post Wanga demands government accountability on police brutalities appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability

Father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability  KSAT

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20 h. ago Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot

Nairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPhotos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP News

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20 h. ago Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality

Photos capture shooting of a man by a Kenyan police officer during protests against police brutality  AP NewsClashes in Kenya protests over death of blogger in custody  BBCKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al Jazeera

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20 h. ago British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – The British High Commission has strongly condemned the violence meted out on unarmed civilians during the recent anti-police brutality protests in Kenya, calling for a swift, independent, and transparent investigation into the actions of law enforcement officers. In a statement, the Commission expressed deep concern over disturbing scenes that unfolded […] The post British High Commission Calls for Independent Probe into Police Brutality as Kenyan Protests Escalate appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests

Kenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraPolice officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest  ReutersNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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24 h. ago Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash

KISUMU, Kenya June 18 – Renowned televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has died following a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway that also left 15 Moi University students injured. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, the Tuesday evening accident involved three vehicles: a Toyota Noah driven by Deya, a […] The post Controversial ‘Miracle Babies’ Preacher Gilbert Deya Dies in Kisumu Crash appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 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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25 h. ago Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi

Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi  Anadolu Ajansı

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27 h. ago National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans

The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It also sought to empower the Treasury Cabinet Secretary to adjust these tax bands by up to 10% every three years to account for inflation. Proponents of the changes argued that widening the tax bands would make the tax system fairer and more aligned with global The post National Assembly Shoots Down Proposal to Ease PAYE Tax Pressure on Salaried Kenyans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 h. ago Nairobi Hawker Shot During Protests Undergoes Emergency Surgery

A Nairobi mask vendor, critically injured during Tuesday’s protests, is currently undergoing emergency neurosurgical intervention. Health authorities have confirmed that an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed has been prepared, anticipating the need for specialized post-operative care. The vendor – later identified as Boniface Kariuki – was shot point-blank by an anti-riot officer, triggering calls for his arrest and prosecution. He was initially presumed not to have made it, but Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, confirmed on Tuesday that the patient is in the operating theatre with a dedicated neurosurgical team. “As we speak, the patient is in theatre The post Nairobi Hawker Shot During Protests Undergoes Emergency Surgery appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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27 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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