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Police granted 20 days to probe murder of 17-year-old orphan in Garissa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Investigating officer Jefferson Mwiti told the court that the first suspect allegedly defiled and strangled Safiya while she slept.

Over 31,000 SGBV cases filed in Kenyan courts in 2024/25, report reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

Nine counties recorded more than 1,000 SGBV cases each, revealing the regions where the burden of gender-based violence is heaviest. These are Nairobi...

Once a disease of the elderly, colon cancer is now hitting people in their 30s and 40s
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 13, 2025

Once seen as an older person’s disease, colorectal cancer is increasingly striking people in their 30s and 40s — a global wake-up call linking modern...

Ex-Samburu Governor Lenolkulal freed after court acquits him in Sh84 million graft case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 11, 2025

Justice B.M. Musyoki ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove that Lenolkulal had a direct private interest in Oryx Service Station, which suppl...

Kenya reports decline in criminal cases, police misconduct on the rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

While the overall number of crimes decreased, offences such as assault, theft, and drug-related crimes remain the most common.

Over 280 county corruption cases under EACC investigation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud told the committee, chaired by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, that six of the reported cases have been concluded in court, seven a...

Shock and outrage in Lugari as missing school principal’s body found in River Kipkaren
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Police said the body, which appeared mutilated, was discovered several days after Shange was reported missing.

High court upholds six-year jail term for ex-rugby star Alex Olaba in witness assassination case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

The judge found that the prosecution had successfully proved that Olaba conspired to eliminate the witness in an effort to interfere with the course o...

Mpox detected in Garissa, patient isolated as officials trace contacts
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

The patient, who works at Garissa County Referral Hospital (GCRH), developed symptoms including fever, fatigue, and a characteristic rash on October 2...

Justice and Equity Council accuses government of corruption and state repression
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 27, 2025

The group said Kenya's post-independence dream of justice and prosperity has been "betrayed by a political class addicted to greed and deceit."

Mombasa Woman Rep calls for tougher laws amid surge in gender-based violence
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 12, 2025

Zamzam described the situation as a national crisis demanding immediate legislative intervention.

Abductions, torture cases in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania (2024–2025)
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 06, 2025

In July 2025, Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi was abducted in Tanzania, while in May 2025, Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire were also kidnapped an...

Court of Appeal quashes murder conviction of Garissa miner over lack of evidence
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 06, 2025

The High Court had convicted Chege based on circumstantial evidence, reasoning that he was the last person seen with the deceased and that there were...

EACC urges counties to strengthen anti-corruption measures and safeguards
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 05, 2025

The renewed push by EACC comes amid mounting concerns over the misuse of public funds in devolved units, with the commission warning that without prev...

Witnesses detail financial fraud, exploitation in Sh356 million theft case against company director
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 25, 2025

Employees described systematic financial manipulation and workplace exploitation.

EACC recovers Sh505 million in plea bargain with ex-Migori Governor Obado's associates, puts assets up for auction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

EACC said the auction will cover 10 prime assets in Nairobi, Kisumu and Migori counties that were surrendered under a plea bargain deal aimed at resol...

Mpox cases in Africa surpass 190,000, deaths near 2,000: Africa CDC
XINHUA  |  Sep 20, 2025

Ebola is a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever that causes a range of symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, generalised pain, and malaise, and...

Lobby demands arrest of CS Oparanya after High Court revives corruption case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

The the lobby said the ruling was a landmark victory against impunity and a clear affirmation that the DPP cannot operate without accountability.

High Court quashes DPP’s move to drop Sh56.7 million graft charges against CS Oparanya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

Oparanya, had been lined up for trial over claims of conflict of interest, abuse of office, money laundering, and conspiracy to defraud the county gov...

Company director accused of fraud siphoned Sh356 million to personal accounts, court hears
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 11, 2025

The court heard that an auditor's report concluded that between 2021 and 2024, the company had lost Sh356.7 million.

Senators raise alarm over withdrawal of 18 county graft cases without EACC input
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

EACC revealed that since 2013, the ODPP has dropped 18 graft cases touching on devolved units, among them three from Isiolo and one each from Makueni,...

IPhone 17 redefines selfies with AI-enhanced front camera and smart framing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 11, 2025

The selfie camera now supports 4K video at 60fps, along with cinematic stabilization, making it ideal for vloggers, influencers, and remote workers re...

Apple releases iOS 26 with custom icons that sync to MagSafe cases
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

Beneath the elegant surface lies a playful, deeply personalized system that responds to your hardware in real time.

Mombasa County's mpox cases rise to 182 as health authorities activate emergency operations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

The Department of Health Services reports that 182 people have so far tested positive since the outbreak began last year, with cases spread across Mvi...

Kenya battles rising mpox infections as WHO lifts global emergency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral illness causing fever, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash that progresses to p...

Murkomen declares crackdown on criminal gangs causing mayhem in Western Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Murkomen said the threat of gangs in the area is not limited to towns but extends deep into villages.

Health authorities launch 10-day mpox vaccination drive at Malaba border
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

The exercise comes as Busia County continues to record a rising number of mpox cases, highlighting the need for urgent preventive action.

High Court declines to stop EACC from arresting Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 01, 2025

Barchok maintains that unless the court intervenes, the intended prosecution will amount to a political witch-hunt designed to tarnish his image and d...

DPP, EACC enter plea bargain with ex-Migori Governor Okoth Obado in Sh505 million graft case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 01, 2025

Obado is charged alongside his four children and 11 others for embezzlement of funds while he was still a governor

Long-distance drivers decry being forced to take Mpox vaccine, demand voluntary participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Association said drivers feel sidelined in decision-making and fear being used as test subjects for new health interventions.

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