MP Were murder case Stories

Businessman Philip Aroko freed, to serve as state witness in MP Were's murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 26, 2025

Aroko, who was initially arrested and treated as a suspect in the high-profile case, was freed following a review of evidence by the Directorate of Cr...

Twisted faith: How Mackenzie turned scripture into death weapon for followers in Shakahola
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Testifying before Principal Magistrate Leah Juma, Consultant Forensic Psychologist Dr Oscar Githua explained how Mackenzie used charisma and spiritual...

DPP urges court to expedite Kianjokoma brothers murder case amid ongoing delays
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 09, 2025

The case involving the deaths of Benson Njiru and Emmanuel Mutura, two brothers from Kianjakoma in Embu County, sparked national outrage in 2021 and c...

Three suspects in Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were murder case released due to lack of evidence
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 05, 2025

The move comes after the prosecution told the court that the evidence gathered does not incriminate the three.

Suspects' bail ruling in Baby Pendo murder case pushed to June 10
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 04, 2025

Justice Margaret Muigai said the postponement will give time for all parties to receive key pre-bail and witness protection assessment reports.

MP Were’s driver turns State witness as five suspects face murder charges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

Three of the suspects, William Imoli, also known as Imo, Edwin Oduor Odhiambo alias Machuani, and Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, will be arraigned at t...

Kasipul MP Were murder case: Businessman Aroko granted Sh300,000 cash bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 27, 2025

Aroko, representing himself, told the court that he will abide by the directions issued and also avail his passport at the Kibera Court.

Shakahola trial: Children's officer recounts discovery of tortured, emaciated minors
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 22, 2025

Muteti told Principal Magistrate Hon Nelly Chepchirchir that between February and March 2023, Shakahola residents called their office to rescue emacia...

Shakahola massacre: Court hears chilling testimonies of alleged torture as Mackenzie, associates face child abuse charges
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2025

Helen Mwikali Kimwele, who manages the Mayungu Children’s Centre in Malindi, recalled receiving 43 children in 2017 who had been rescued from GNI-affi...

MP Were murder case: Politician Aroko re-arrested after High Court overturns bail ruling
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 20, 2025

The court observed that the lower court ought to have allowed the police reasonable time to finalise investigations before releasing the respondent on...

Court orders police officers in Baby Pendo murder case not to visit crime scene
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 12, 2025

The court further ordered that the accused persons must not contact any witnesses or the victims.

Concerns raised over DPP's handling of Baby Pendo's murder case
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2025

The rights groups are concerned that the publishing of the witnesses' names seems to have been done deliberately.

Baby Pendo murder case: DPP drops charges against six senior police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

The National Police Service informed the court that Mohammed Baa, who is linked to the brutal killing of Baby Samantha Pendo remains at large, years a...

Baby Pendo murder case: Eleven police officers to be charged with crimes against humanity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

They are accused of orchestrating or enabling violent police operations that led to the death of Baby Pendo and 39 other civilians during protests tha...

Body of 17-year-old refugee girl killed after refusing forced marriage to be exhumed Friday for autopsy in murder case
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2025

Wajir Principal Magistrate Roselyn Aganyo expressed her concern, saying further delays were likely to destroy the evidence required for justice.

Shakahola massacre: Court of Appeal reinstates 191 murder charges against Paul Makenzie
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The judges on Friday emphasised that the 191 charges stem from the same facts and form a single transaction, making them permissible under the law.

Government plans mass burials for Shakahola victims amid DNA identification delays
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 08, 2025

Since the exhumation of 429 bodies from the Chakama forest, the government has collected 336 DNA samples. However, only 66 bodies have been positively...

Court allows DCI to exhume body of teen Gaala Aden, who refused to marry old man in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

A postmortem conducted on Gaala’s body showed 100 per cent burns, confirming that an open flame was used in the crime.

Court grants police 14 days to hold suspects in Gaala Aden’s murder case
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Gaala, a refugee, was murdered after refusing to marry a 55-year-old man who is among the arrested suspects. She endured 27 days of beatings before su...

Mackenzie helped secure release of follower who forced his children out of school, court told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Mganga said his father removed his siblings, who were in class three and form four, from their education as part of a broader pattern of ignoring soci...

DCI identifies persons of interest in Molo activist's murder investigation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

Otieno, a youth mobiliser and outspoken critic of local leadership, was brutally attacked and hacked to death on the night of January 18, 2025.

Police urge public vigilance as 339 murders reported in two months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

The NPS has reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice is served for the victims and their families.

Second Shakahola massacre suspect dies in custody
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2024

Munyambo's death comes after that of Mary Charo Mbita, another accused, who died earlier while in custody at the Coast Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Woman charged with husband's murder in Kamukunji denied bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 26, 2024

The ODPP and the DCI opposed bail and bond terms for her citing possible interference with their main witness who is currently living with paternal re...

Hundreds of cult victims to be buried in Shakahola Forest amid identification challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 11, 2024

Out of the 453 bodies linked to Mackenzie’s teachings, only 34 have been positively identified and handed over to relatives for burial.

Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif murder: Is state using ODPP in cover-up?
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2024

Details from the judgement have hinted at a possible cover-up of the perpetrators by the office of the DPP. 

Wajir teacher convicted of murdering 16-year-old girl
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 12, 2024

Noor Ahmed Ismail was found guilty by Justice John Onyiego of Garissa High Court after a trial that lasted eight years.

Shakahola exhumation to resume Monday as DCI reveals fresh details on cult deaths
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 06, 2024

Since the inception of the first phase in April last year, a total of 446 bodies have been exhumed.

Shakahola Forest exhumations: Detectives launch fifth phase in hunt for missing bodies
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2024

The homicide detectives, led by Director Martin Nyuguto, have spent the last few months mapping and identifying new mass graves.

Shakahola massacre: 422 witnesses lined up in Paul Mackenzie manslaughter case
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2024

The prosecution confirmed supplying evidence to the defence lawyers, expressing confidence in proving the case beyond reasonable doubt.

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