Shakahola murder trial Stories

Witness reveals how Mackenzie’s Shakahola church starved dozens, killing children and families
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The witness revealed that she lost all seven of her children in Shakahola, where followers were forced to abandon schooling, medical care, and even ba...

Ballistics expert fails to conclusively link ex-Pangani police officer Ahmed Rashid's gun to Eastleigh shootings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 19, 2025

He further confirmed that the recovered AK-47 rifle was in good mechanical condition, but test firings showed no match with the bullets or cartridges...

Man pleads guilty to SIM swap fraud targeting ex-OCS Talaam in Albert Ojwang murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 19, 2025

Dennis Masavi Musyimi admitted to three counts of SIM swapping and extortion.

Human rights lawyer Gitobu Imanyara seeks to privately prosecute Deputy Police IG Eliud Lagat
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 15, 2025

Through his lawyer, Cecil Miller, Lagat argued that any attempt by the court to compel the DPP to prosecute him would amount to an unlawful usurpation...

Three suspects in Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were murder case remain in custody as court denies them bond
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 14, 2025

The five suspects, who have denied the charge, are accused of murdering MP Were on April 30, 2025, near the City Mortuary Roundabout in Kilimani after...

10 Kenyans died in police custody in last five months, Murkomen tells MPs
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Mukomen said daily cell inspections are now conducted by senior officers to ensure the safety, cleanliness and welfare of detainees with all observati...

DNA tests identify five women in Kware dumpsite murders as suspect remains on the run
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament, in response to Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba’s question, that the case had not stall...

BATUK declared hostile witness after snubbing MPs probing Agnes Wanjiru murder case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

The committee had invited Batuk leaders alongside Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya to discuss ongoing investigations into misconduct, but only th...

Ex-Harambee Stars player Collins ‘Gattuso’ Okoth seeks bail in 2024 murder case of three-year-old girl
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 12, 2025

Gattuso’s lawyer, Geoffrey Omenke, argued that concerns by investigating officer Gilbert Kiprotich about possible witness interference had been resolv...

Shakahola murder trial adjourned as prosecution cites new evidence
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

State Counsel Alex Ndiema and Victor Simbi told the court that investigators had uncovered new leads which could result in the arrest of more suspects...

KNH clarifies failed kidney transplant amid patient’s police report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

KNH Chief Executive Officer William Sigilai said the patient, who had received a kidney from her brother, was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2022 an...

Samidoh tells court Jeff Mwathi was likely pushed from Kasarani apartment window
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 11, 2025

Samidoh, a key witness in the case, denied that Mwathi was ever suicidal and dismissed claims of any animosity between himself and fellow musician DJ...

DJ Fatxo to testify in Jeff Mwathi murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 11, 2025

In June, a witness told the court how he found Mwathi's body lying outside Redwood Apartments, triggering an investigation into the death.

DIG of Police Lagat denies role in Albert Ojwang’s death, cites lack of evidence in court filings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 11, 2025

He said IPOA, an independent constitutional body tasked with oversight of police conduct, conducted thorough investigations and found no evidence link...

Police officer arrested for hurling colleague off fourth-floor balcony in Kitengela
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 08, 2025

The scene was processed and documented by the Crime Scene Personnel from the station, who observed that the body had multiple injuries, including to t...

Muchai murder trial: Accused says he’s been locked alone in Kamiti ‘cold room’ for 10 years
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 07, 2025

Simon Wambugu, the seventh accused in the case, told the Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that he has been held in isolation for the entire 10 y...

Senators demand probe into mental health facilities following Chiromo Hospital killing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

The legislators want the Senate Health Committee to investigate the extent of mismanagement in both public and private mental facilities.

Agnes Wanjiru's family slams UK Defence Secretary John Healey over delayed justice
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

Although a suspect was named nearly four years ago, no one has been arrested. Kenyan police have reportedly questioned witnesses in the UK and handed...

Janet Waiyaki case: Two police officers found guilty of causing grievous harm to driver
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi ruled that two superior courts having concluded that what transpired on the fateful day was manslaughter; ther...

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital restricts visits after KNH patient murders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

The changes come after the July 11 murder of a patient at KNH, which triggered public outrage and raised questions about the safety of patients in ref...

Court of Appeal upholds Sh10 million compensation to widow of Pakistani journalist killed in Kenya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 01, 2025

The Kajiado High Court found that Kenyan authorities had acted unlawfully and violated Arshad’s right to life, and awarded compensation to his widow,...

Police officers told to buy bread and milk for remandees after skipping court in Rashid murder trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The unusual punishment, which replaced the typical jail term or fine with a gesture of restitution, brought rare smiles to the Kibera High Court, wher...

Court to rule in October on its jurisdiction in case seeking DIG of Police Lagat's suspension
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

UK-based activist Eliud Matindi is pushing for Lagat's suspension pending completion of ongoing investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight A...

Cop charged with killing colleague during Gigiri bar fight to stand trial in February 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The state has assembled 15 witnesses to testify against the accused, including the injured colleague who has yet to record his statement.

Ojwang murder case: Ex-OCS Talaam, co-accused, to remain in remand until bail ruling on September 26
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 30, 2025

Probation officer Benard Musitia said that compounded by other recent events revolving around security, the public is still in a latent state with the...

OCS Talaam ordered to vacate house, surrender police gear after interdiction
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The letter states that Talaam’s suspension from duty will remain in place as investigations continue. Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, was a...

Court to rule on bail for OCS Taalam, five others accused of killing blogger Albert Ojwang
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 30, 2025

High Court judge Diana Kavedza was urged last month by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to deny bail to the six accused.

DCI report linked Kalombotole to KNH patient murder, but ODPP failed to immediately act
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

Despite the detailed findings being submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), no immediate action was taken.

Court hears grim details from Shakahola teen cult survivor on forced starvation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 29, 2025

The court heard that within the secluded Shakahola forest, individuals were designated specific responsibilities, including village leadership, enforc...

Two police constables sentenced to 35 years for torturing, killing suspect in 2020
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The victim, then aged 21, had an altercation with the constables in Mbururu town on October 4, 2020, during which members of the public intervened to...

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