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The Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, has flagged unpaid police insurance claims amounting to KSh220 million, exposing prolonged failures in compensating families of officers killed or injured in the line of duty. The report shows that despite fulfilling all National Police Service…

Detectives in Nyali have launched investigations into a bold M-Pesa scam that has raised serious concerns about mobile money security in retail businesses. The incident involved two women who allegedly walked into a bookshop, collected goods, and left without making…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) arrested two individuals on Wednesday, January 21, for defrauding Kenyans seeking jobs abroad. The arrest followed a lengthy investigation into a network linked to a KSh 20 million fraud scheme. Labour Cabinet…

Health advocates have endorsed the government’s plan to move from school to school vaccinating girls against HPV. The virus causes cervical cancer, which remains one of the deadliest cancers affecting Kenyan women. The government announced the strategy during the launch…

Three police officers sustained injuries on Wednesday, January 21, after a knife-wielding suspect attacked them in Makutano town, West Pokot County. The incident unfolded in the Joyland area when officers attempted to arrest a man accused of threatening residents with…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced temporary job opportunities for qualified Kenyans. The Commission released a notice on Wednesday, January 21, detailing recruitment for key electoral roles nationwide. IEBC seeks support electoral trainers, presiding officers, deputy presiding officers,…

Police in Nakuru East launched investigations after discovering the body of a 30-year-old man in a trench. Officers found the body on the morning of Wednesday, January 21, with multiple stab wounds.Authorities identified the deceased as Martin Muthomi, a mechanic…

Police launched investigations after residents discovered a human skeleton dumped in a swamp at Rurii Dam. Residents immediately alerted authorities, prompting officers to respond to the scene and secure the area. Officers said criminals likely killed the person elsewhere and…

Police in Keiyo South intercepted a 33-year-old man transporting seven bags of bhang valued at Sh13 million. The arrest occurred along Eldoret–Ravine road at Kamwosor while he drove from Busia heading to Nairobi. Authorities revealed that the suspect removed all…

For many women in Siaya County, gold provides income but exposes them to severe exploitation and unsafe conditions. Beneath the promise of economic survival lies a hidden system where poverty, sexual discrimination, and coercion dominate the mining economy. These findings…

Residents in Mosoriot, Nandi County, have accused police officers of conducting violent raids on their homes. The raids reportedly involved unlawful seizure of livestock and household electronics under the guise of enforcing court auction orders. Allegations emerged after a series…

A Nairobi court has been told how a man allegedly posed as Head of Public Service Felix Koskei to solicit a bribe. Prosecutors say the impersonation targeted a senior government engineer and involved demands running into millions of shillings. The…

Police in Keiyo South Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have launched a manhunt for a man accused of illegally exhuming the body of his child in a disturbing incident that has shocked local residents. The incident occurred on January 17, 2026,…

Police have launched a manhunt for a criminal gang suspected of abducting and killing a man in Amayo village, Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County. Investigators believe the killing was targeted and directly connected to an ongoing murder case in which the…

The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services has condemned circulation of disturbing online content. The content involves a woman recorded in a vulnerable condition inside a Nairobi entertainment joint. Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo issued the warning on…

The demolition of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s business near Nyayo Stadium caused public attention. Authorities confirmed the action aligns with preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The site housed a car wash, carpet cleaning services, and a…

Controversial Kenyan preacher Prophet David Owuor has claimed he predicted a United States military intervention in Venezuela months before it occurred. The claim has stirred renewed debate about prophecy, politics, and credibility. According to Owuor, the revelation came through a…

Operation Targets Violent Criminal Network Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested three suspects linked to violent crime in Uasin Gishu County.The operation focused on dismantling a gang accused of terrorizing residents through armed robberies and coordinated attacks.…

At least six lions and 34 vultures have died near Amboseli National Park. Kenyan and Tanzanian authorities confirmed the deaths after preliminary investigations. Officials believe the animals consumed a poisoned cow carcass. The incident occurred in the Kitenden area near…

The government has cleared the path for the rollout of lenacapavir as an HIV prevention medication. This approval marks an important milestone in public health. The Ministry of Health, through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, recommended registration of the lenacapavir…

Eight suspects, including six Kenyans and two foreigners, appeared at Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday. They face 12 criminal charges related to illegally registering people and issuing identity cards. Detectives from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) arrested the suspects…

Kenya Television Network (KTN) correspondent based in Machakos, Japheth Makau, has sadly passed away. The respected broadcast journalist died on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Machakos Level Five Hospital. His death has sent shockwaves through the media fraternity, as many…

A nurse shot and killed her two young sons and her grandmother before taking her own life. Authorities discovered the four bodies during a welfare check at a Tennessee home on January 2. Investigators confirmed that all victims suffered fatal…