Author: Joseph Ndunda

Eastleigh SIM-swap heist: How suspects used stolen IDs, fake bank accounts to steal Sh3.2m May 05, 2025

The suspects were not found with any identification documents belonging to them, and the DCI will be relying on the National Registration Bureau to as...

Kitui journalist freed on bail after ODPP rejects charges linked to graft exposé May 03, 2025

Maleve was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for publishing a news story exposing alleged corruption involving Kitui South MP Rac...

High Court declines to remove Lagbogol North Chief from office May 02, 2025

Ismael claimed that Ibrahim’s appointment was driven by nepotism and discrimination, violating his constitutional rights under Articles 27 and 47. He...

ODPP yet to charge teacher allegedly impersonating President William Ruto on X Apr 30, 2025

Sifuna is out on a cash bail of Sh100,000 after the court declined to remand him for an additional seven days as sought by the DCI last week.

"Withhold bail for my daughter's killer", Mother's emotional plea to court Apr 29, 2025

Mutinda, who allegedly killed the deceased after she reportedly rejected his overtures, will remain in custody for 30 days awaiting a bail and bond ru...

High Court orders bench to hear Supreme Court vs JSC case on apex court's future Apr 25, 2025

The bench will be tasked with determining issues raised by the Supreme Court judges against the JSC, which emanate from the JSC's intention to investi...

Court releases 22-year-old man arrested for impersonating President Ruto on social media Apr 25, 2025

Sifuna was arrested in Bungoma County for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving Kenyans that h...

Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

Court declines to halt prisons recruitment amid claims of discrimination against serving officers Apr 24, 2025

The KPS will on Tuesday recruit degree holders who have not worked anywhere as cadets to take them for the inspectorate's course and hire them as pris...

Waititu smells freedom as court allows him to file fresh bail application pending appeal Apr 23, 2025

In his second application for bail and bond, Waititu has asked the Anti-Corruption High Court to consider that he had been given an option of paying a...

Two suspected SIM swap fraudsters detained after stealing Sh589,800 from victim Apr 22, 2025

Silas Kipkoech and Thomas Kibet were arrested in Embakasi, Nairobi, after being trailed for two months following an incident where they allegedly stol...

DCI arrests 22-year-old man for impersonating President Ruto Apr 22, 2025

Titus Wekesa Sifuna from Bungoma County was arrested for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving...

Ex-Eastleigh police boss, junior officer charged with torture of UK national Apr 16, 2025

The charges against them arise from an incident in which they allegedly declined to arrest Jama for assaulting Ayni.

DCI nabs IT expert in Sh49 million Jambo Pay portal hack Apr 14, 2025

The funds were transferred to mobile banking wallets, several bank accounts and till numbers.

High Court directs IG Kanja to restore former CS Justin Muturi’s security detail Apr 11, 2025

The judge warned Kanja and others that any disobedience or non-observance of the court order will result in penal consequences to him or any other per...

DCI arrests Ministry of Lands officials, police officer suspected of aiding land grabbing Apr 11, 2025

The DCI has been holding the eight suspects for the last 10 days and is seeking an additional period of two weeks to continue with their probe into th...

Trader threatens to sue KQ over dispute in unexplained reduction in shares Apr 10, 2025

Kamau says he has been writing to KQ chairman Michael Joseph, demanding an explanation on the issue, without getting any responses.

Lucy Wambui death: Manslaughter charges against doctors who performed liposuction stir controversy Apr 02, 2025

The questions arose following the prosecution of a surgeon and two clinic owners over the death of a patient following a cosmetic procedure has raised...

Court of Appeal overturns ruling suspending Ruto’s university funding model Mar 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal, however, directed the government agencies to notify the stakeholders of the possibility of changes in the course of the hearings...

Ex-Kitui MCA, two others in impersonation case decline to allow detectives access to phones Mar 20, 2025

The three suspects were arrested at a hotel in Komarock, Nairobi where they had "summoned" a person under "their investigations" while allegedly claim...

High Court dismisses Wajir MCAs bid to block creation of conservancy Mar 20, 2025

They argued that the registration and allocation of land to the conservancy posed a direct threat to the social fabric of the affected communities.

DCI arrests two suspects caught on video robbing people during Ruto's Nairobi tour Mar 19, 2025

Two mobile phones recovered from the two suspects will be forwarded to the DCI Cybercrime Unit for analysis.

Waititu makes second application for bail, says he can pay fine if appeal fails Mar 18, 2025

Through his lawyer, Kibe Mungai, Waititu argues that it is neither fair nor logical for him to serve part of the sentence, only to pay the fine if his...

Human Rights Watch demands release of report on probe of Kware murders Mar 17, 2025

In a press statement, Otsieno Nyamwaya, the associate director of HRW Africa, said volunteers had claimed that police officers had threatened them and...

High Court blocks EACC from investigating bribery claims against Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo Mar 17, 2025

The orders, issued by Justice Chacha Mwita, are extended to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and suspend search orders issued by the M...

Mwangaza moves to Court of Appeal to overturn ruling on her impeachment Mar 17, 2025

She argues that her appeal raises arguable questions of both law and fact for determination, and she intends to pursue the appeal against the entire j...

Magistrate recuses self after learning search order targeted long-time friend Mar 14, 2025

The EACC had not disclosed the details of the subject of the application when seeking the search orders, and Ondieki granted them without being aware...

High Court dismisses Meru Governor Mwangaza's petition to overturn her ouster Mar 14, 2025

Deputy Governor Isaac Mutuma M'Ethingia may now become the new governor.

Former Kitui MCA, accomplice are serial fraudsters, EACC warns Mar 13, 2025

EACC says the suspects have been intimidating senior government officials and parastatal heads by threatening them with graft charges before they were...

Ex-Eastleigh's Mega Shopping Mall manager released on Sh2 million cash bail in Sh296 million theft case Mar 12, 2025

The suspect has been in remand for a month after failure to raise the bail and bond terms set by a Makadara law court after he was charged on February...

Former Kitui MCA, two accomplices arrested for impersonating EACC investigators Mar 12, 2025

During a search on the suspects, EACC sleuths recovered 12 mobile phones of different types, 22 SIM cards and eight notebooks.

Rex Masai murder inquest adjourned after state witness fails to appear in court Mar 10, 2025

Masai was killed on June 24, 2024, during the youth-led protests in a push for better governance.

Campbell Scott murder: How a gang has been using dating apps to rob and kill wealthy men Mar 07, 2025

Bernard Mbunga Mbusu from Machakos County has been leading a gang using "honey traps" to lure wealthy but love-starved men into secluded places before...

Gachagua given 48-hour ultimatum to apologise for defamatory remarks Mar 07, 2025

The senator has denied receiving any bribes and demanded that Gachagua retract the statement, which he says has damaged his reputation and integrity.

Moses Dola released from prison after serving 9-year prison sentence for killing wife Mar 06, 2025

He was released by Justice Alexander Muteti after he convinced the court to grant him an early release from prison.

DCI seeks to detain police officer who allegedly shot and killed colleague in Ruaraka Mar 03, 2025

Tarus opposed the application to detain him, arguing that it does not require his incarceration for the pending investigations to be conducted.

Court allows DCI to detain suspects in murder of Briton Campbell Scott in Embakasi Mar 03, 2025

Kithuka had relocated to a different house after Scott's body was found and before he was arrested by the DCI's Homicides Unit.

High Court orders Kenya Pipeline to pay Sh200m to Taita Taveta residents for oil spill damage Mar 01, 2025

The petitioners said the oil spill tampered with the soil and its impact still persists since the soil is now completely infertile.

DPP Ingonga dismisses petition seeking his removal from office Feb 28, 2025

DPP stated that criminal case number E222 of 2023, in which Hussein was allegedly issued with death threats by his wife, is still pending in court and...

Kenya Power: City Hall's actions were criminal, calculated to evade paying electricity arrears Feb 26, 2025

KPLC also wants the county barred from parking its garbage trucks or vehicles at the entrance of the electricity vendor's offices obstructing movement...

High Court reinstates sacked UoN council chairman Amukowa Anangwe Feb 26, 2025

Anangwe obtained orders revoking the Gazette notice announcing his ouster and obtained further orders prohibiting the Ministry of Education from recru...

ODPP opposes Waititu's application to be released on bond pending appeal Feb 24, 2025

The prosecutor reminded the court that it is dealing with a convict and sufficient reasons must exist before he can be released on bond pending appea...

Kimani Ichung’wa faults high court ruling on National Assembly majority status Feb 19, 2025

Ichung’wa faulted the court for not recognising the implications of its decision while awaiting a resolution on which party holds the majority and whi...

Waititu's bail application pending appeal hearing to be heard on Monday Feb 18, 2025

He seeks to be released on bond pending the hearing of his appeal, which he filed to overturn his conviction and set aside the 12-year sentence, which...

Sarah Wairimu to remain in custody after being denied bail in Cohen murder case Feb 18, 2025

Lady Justice Diana Mochache said the likelihood to intimidate or interfere with the witnesses has been proved with sufficient evidence, adding that th...

Waititu appeals Sh588 million corruption verdict, claims unfair trial Feb 17, 2025

Waititu argues that the court erred in law and fact by failing to consider "key exceptional and unusual circumstances" crucial to determining the case...

Court rules Waititu to serve 12 years in jail or pay Sh53.5m fine after conviction in Sh588m fraud case Feb 13, 2025

At the same time, the court ruled that all the convicts are barred from holding public office for 10 years.

Ferdinand Waititu says he lost everything as he pleads for non-custodial sentence Feb 12, 2025

Through lawyer John Swaka, Waititu told Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki that he had been dragged through the mud by the case that had brought him to th...

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