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Rwandan genocide convict living in New York arrested over immigration fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

While he maintained a quiet presence on Long Island, working as a gardener and tending bees, U.S. investigators say his past is now catching up with h...

Two suspected SIM swap fraudsters detained after stealing Sh589,800 from victim
Joseph Ndunda  |  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 two suspects caught on video robbing people during Ruto's Nairobi tour
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 19, 2025

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

Suspect in British businessman Campbell Scott’s murder dies by suicide in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Preliminary investigations indicate that Musembi is suspected of first having taken some poisonous substance in an attempted suicide, but when did not...

Court allows DCI to detain suspects in murder of Briton Campbell Scott in Embakasi
Joseph Ndunda  |  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.

Shock as irate mob lynches murder suspect after storming police post in Nandi
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 03, 2025

Three police officers sustained injuries in the ensuing melee as some items including a printer, a computer, the occurrence book, files, a table, a ch...

Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu repatriated to Kenya
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

Bajabu, who was accused of involvement with al-Qaeda’s East African branch, was arrested by Kenyan authorities in Mombasa in 2007. He was transferred...

French court convicts writer, publisher for denying Rwandan Genocide
Amina Wako  |  Dec 11, 2024

The court ordered them to pay nearly $15,000 in fines and an additional $11,000 in damages to the three human rights organisations that brought the ca...

Detectives arrest key suspect in the murder of Eastleigh resident
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Police revealed that the suspect is also connected to the murder of Police Constable David Mayaka of DCI Makadara.

Killer for hire: Suspect in Eastleigh murders says he was hired to kill women
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Investigators say Hashim is suspected to be part of a gang hired to kill three women from Eastleigh: Warris Daud, her daughter, and her niece, Nusayba...

SIM swap suspect who stole Sh846,000 from Shauri Moyo woman nabbed
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 02, 2024

The suspect was arrested at his hideout in Kiganjo in Thika, Kiambu County.

18-year-old detained over violently robbing Kiamaiko traders
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 30, 2024

Abdi Nache was charged with robbing Abdi Hirbo of a mobile phone worth Sh38,000 and cash—Sh73,000.

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.

US court denies Kevin Kang'ethe bond after extradition in murder case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

Kangethe was extradited to the USA from Nairobi on September 1, 2024, after a successful process by DPP.

Murder trial of Kenyan nurse begins in US after deportation of suspect Kevin Kangethe
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 03, 2024

The family has indicated that they will make no further comments before today's court hearing.

Murder suspect Kevin Kang'ethe extradited to US
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 02, 2024

His extradition was allowed by Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucan Onyina who ruled that he be extradited to face a first-degree murder charge under Massa...

How Mackenzie’s Shakahola victims suffered under ruthless militia-like gang
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2024

The court heard that the gang carried out systematic exterminations under an intricate governance system.

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.

10 suspects charged with Sh1 billion land fraud in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2024

The investigations uncovered that the suspects conspired to defraud a real estate company by presenting a forged letter of allotment.

UN prosecutor confirms death of last two Rwanda genocide fugitives
Reuters  |  May 15, 2024

The prosecutor said investigations had shown that fugitives "Ryandikayo" and Charles Sikubwabo had both died in 1998, around four years after they had...

Terror suspect linked to killing of police officer, two chiefs in Lamu arrested
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 29, 2024

According to detectives, Mustakima Ali, also known as Abu Mahir, and his accomplices are believed to have gone into hiding after the brutal killings i...

Shakahola child torture: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others to be served with witness statements
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 23, 2024

Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir further directed the prosecution to serve the accused with all exhibits it will rely on in its case.

Probe places suspect Julius Osoro at scene of violent Eastleigh robbery
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 22, 2024

Forensic investigations established that Julius Osoro was at the scene where Adan Mohamed was attacked and his Sh4 million stolen.

3 suspects in shooting of Eastleigh businessman detained 10 days
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 11, 2024

The suspects will be in custody until April 22, when a court will rule on the DCI's application to hold them for 21 days.

Musician goes into hiding after allegedly killing his friend in Kinyago slum
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2024

Alfred Mwangi, who goes by the stage name Marsh Kiddy, is accused of stabbing his friend and fellow performing artiste David Kabaka.

Manhunt launched for suspect fleeing to Mombasa after robbing businessman
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 29, 2024

Within less than five minutes, the suspects managed to snatch a bag containing Sh900,000 and another USD15,000.

State waives all mortuary fees for Shakahola victims
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said they will also offer transport for the deceased back to their ancestral homes

State begins release of first Shakahola massacre bodies to families
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 26, 2024

When The Eastleigh Voice arrived at the Malindi Sub County Hospital on Tuesday morning for the exercise, only a few families had shown up for the coll...

3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 25, 2024

The three allegedly obtained the money from businessman Ahmed Ali Mohammed in Eastleigh, Kamukunji Sub-county, between March 2 and 16, 2024.

Families of Shakahola victims appeal for state’s help to bury their kin
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2024

Mwibo lost his mother, sister and niece who were devoted followers of Paul Mackenzie’s church, Good News International.

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