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

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

Sudan’s military leader Burhan briefs Eritrean President Afwerki on war situation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Sudan’s Sovereignty Council confirmed the discussions also covered strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between Sudan and Eritrea.

Over 100 women killed in first three months of 2025 – police say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 09, 2025

The report notes that at least 129 women were murdered between January and March, with most of the cases reported in Busia, West Pokot and Nandi count...

Back from hell: Survivor of Myanmar jobs scam returns home with scars, horror stories
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Dan, who gave only his first name for safety and privacy reasons, is among 78 Kenyans who arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Saturday a...

Interior CS Murkomen clarifies robbery incident targeting tourist involved lone criminal, not gangs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

Murkomen clarified that the incident, which occurred during the arrival of tourists onboard MS Crystal Symphony at Mapembeni area, involved a lone str...

Police officer poisons three children, ends own life over marital, work frustrations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

The officer, identified as Police Constable David Okebe Goga, was off duty when the incident occurred at his rural home in Kagoga Village, Kadimu Sub-...

Police post to be set up in Mombasa's Mapembeni area after tourist robbed
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 04, 2025

Security officials stated that measures are being reinforced to curb criminal activities, particularly in areas frequented by both local and internati...

Police nab 120 suspects in Kwale crackdown on ‘Panga Boys’ gang
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

Authorities have already taken 63 suspects to court, while another 33 are being held under a miscellaneous application as police seek an additional 14...

Rights groups urge caution as police tackle gang crisis at coastal counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The groups urged law enforcement officers to avoid excessive force while addressing the increasing insecurity caused by juvenile gangs.

Police bosses in Mombasa, Kwale intensify efforts on curbing rising youth crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2025

During the meeting, over 100 youths surrendered to authorities, seeking help to leave their criminal lives behind.

University student faces trial for sharing fake funeral photo of president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Through lawyer Danstan Omari, Mokaya had inquired whether President William Ruto would be called to testify.

Cyber threats surge as Kenya records 840 million attacks between October and December 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

The surge was driven mainly by system vulnerabilities, which accounted for 752.4 million cases, reflecting a 28.9 per cent rise.

Two years of brutal war: Could Sudan be split into two countries?
DW News  |  Mar 17, 2025

Military strikes, famine and disease have killed tens of thousands of civilians and millions have been displaced.

Five days of chaos: How Ruto’s Nairobi tour was marred by crime, disruptions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 16, 2025

The violence peaked with the tragic death of a British national, Charles Frederick, who was allegedly knocked down by Ruto’s motorcade along Ngong Roa...

Ex-Eastleigh's Mega Shopping Mall manager released on Sh2 million cash bail in Sh296 million theft case
Joseph Ndunda  |  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...

Inside Myanmar's online jobs scam centres where many Kenyans have been trapped
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 11, 2025

The stories of how the victims fall prey to their traffickers mirror those given by those who get trafficked elsewhere on tourist visas.

Police seize guns, disrupt criminal networks as Operation Ondoa Jangili gains momentum
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Police spokesman Michael Muchiri confirmed on Saturday that the operation had led to the destruction of 14 makeshift camps, believed to be used by the...

Horror in Kamulu: Missing boy found stabbed to death in a thicket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The gruesome discovery has left the family shattered, struggling to understand who could have done such a horrific act to their child.

Kenya's young women lured into crypto scams through fake investment opportunities - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Young women in Kenya are being recruited to participate in sophisticated online fraud schemes designed to lure unsuspecting victims into fake investme...

Crime surge: Kenya records alarming increase in criminal cases over last decade
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The data confirms that while the country recorded its last major terror attack in 2019, Al-Shabaab militia is still making attempts to carry out its a...

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