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Kenyan woman shares painful trauma of car theft amid spike in cases

Motor vehicle thefts are surging in along Thika Road, with dozens of cars stolen from high-traffic spots, with police intensifying operations against repeat offenders and organised syndicates.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-02-24 11:32:36
Son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, faces charges of attempted murder in South Africa and defeating the ends of justice after the firearm allegedly used in the crime went missing.
By Raymond Muthee 2026-02-23 13:15:42
Veteran gospel singer Jimmy Gait is recovering after a brutal Runda attack by thieves that left him injured and his phone stolen, sparking widespread concern online.
By Raymond Muthee 2026-02-22 14:03:20
Post-rescue, the lion was reported stable and was released back into the wild where she was reunited with her pride.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-02-21 11:18:11
In the brief video the child is seen looking up to the sky being perplexed at the flying plane and shouting “Aeroplane” after his mother asked him what was that up in the sky.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-02-20 19:15:00
"There are things that belong to me and those that belong to the Oginga family for whom I also have interest, but mine is about Sh500 million," Ida Odinga briefly stated.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-02-20 12:34:50
A man facing felony, drug trafficking, and weapon charges told a Nairobi court he was assaulted during his arrest and requested protection and medical care.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2026-02-20 11:34:18
What began as viral chatter quickly became a widely consumed digital scandal, sparking debate about privacy, gender, power and the allure of foreign fantasy.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2026-02-20 10:20:00
This transition aligns with the group’s ambitious Vision 2030, which aims to build a Sh60 trillion ($100 billion) enterprise by the end of the decade.
By Tania Omusale 2026-02-19 12:46:01
The Judiciary has dismissed viral claims that the late Dorothy Muoma was ever employed as a magistrate, while condoling with her family following her death.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-02-19 12:14:06
A Boeing 737-700 flying from Lagos to Port Harcourt safely landed in Benin after one of its engines suffered severe damage, leaving 80 passengers shaken but unharmed.
By Molly Chebet 2026-02-17 15:34:31
CS Hannah Cheptumo has condemned a Russian national for secretly recording and sharing private videos of Kenyan women, calling it a form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
By Raymond Muthee 2026-02-16 20:09:08