Murder suspect Stories

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.

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