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Missing persons cases linked to human trafficking in Northern Kenya - Interior CS Murkomen
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 22, 2025

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the individuals are affiliated with recruiting agencies or an organised group.

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...

Funding woes, legal setbacks threaten justice for thousands of crime victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Among the stark revelations is the fact that seven staff members are forced to share a single computer, severely impacting efficiency.

Families of Shakahola victims left in limbo as DNA testing faces funding shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

So far, 333 DNA samples have been tested out of the 453 bodies recovered, yet only a fraction have been matched to their relatives.

Government, IOM sensitise Garissa residents against human trafficking, violent extremism
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 07, 2025

Many parents are left in misery after the human traffickers lured their children into the syndicate and were demanding millions of shillings to releas...

Kenya launches network to combat human trafficking amid rising cases
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 06, 2024

The government has raised concerns over the rising number of Kenyans, being lured to travel to India for fake jobs only to end up as sex workers.

Interpol rescues 100 Ethiopian migrants in Nairobi in major anti-human trafficking operation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

The victims were found in a four-bedroomed house, from where they were held, beaten, and coerced to ask for money from relatives .

Tension high as two people are killed in Madogo, Tana River in clash over land dispute
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2024

Area police boss warned all parties involved in the clashes that the government would not hesitate to take action.

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.

Senators blame weak enforcement for deadly Embakasi gas explosion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 22, 2024

To seek justice for the victims, lawmakers have recommended extensive legal, policy, and administrative reforms in the energy sector to enhance the sa...

Chilling tale of deception, betrayal and deaths for victims of Shakahola rituals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2024

State witness recounted the harrowing experience of being manipulated into starving his daughter and wife to death.

Floods-affected schools in Nairobi slums still await government aid months later
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 26, 2024

The government had promised to check whether all the schools affected received compensation but failed to do so.

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.

Fact check: Receipts released after CS Nakhumicha announces waived hospital bills for protest victims
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 03, 2024

In a statement on her X platform, CS Nakhumicha acknowledged some individuals had been on a funds drive but the government had since waived the bills.

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.

Government allocates Sh300 million to resettle 27,000 flood victims – Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 30, 2024

The demolitions have left many people in areas such as Mathare, Kiambiu, and Kitui Village stranded following orders from the government to minimise r...

Victims permanently scarred as GBV cases rise at the Coast
Mishi Gongo  |  May 20, 2024

A similar pattern was traced to their lovers, who bragged about committing the acts to prevent them from finding love again.

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