Police in crisis talks over damning Maraga report
The meeting follows the President's instructions to implement the task force report. The bosses have been fingered for inefficiency and complacency.
By Kamore Maina 3 months ago
Police in crisis talks over damning Maraga report
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Where is IG Koome?
Koome was absent when a security task force presented its final report to the President in State House. He was also absent during the visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
By Kamore Maina 3 months ago
Where is IG Koome?
Taxi driver arrested, cash recovered in probe on Sh94m heist
Police have arrested a taxi driver and recovered a car believed to have been used by two employees of a security firm who vanished with Sh94 million in Nairobi last Monday.
By Kamore Maina 4 months ago
Taxi driver arrested, cash recovered in probe on Sh94m heist
Officer arrested in probe on taxi driver's murder
Detectives said they arrested the officer based at Lang'ata Police Station after called data showed he was among the last people to communicate with the late Mochara.
By Kamore Maina 4 months ago
Officer arrested in probe on taxi driver's murder
Widow of slain Pakistani journalist sues Kenyan police for murder
Javeria Siddique, the widow of a Pakistani journalist who was killed in controversial circumstances in Kenya, has sued the Kenyan police.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Widow of slain Pakistani journalist sues Kenyan police for murder
Senator denies involvement in alleged gold scam
The lawmaker terms the allegations as politically motivated and targeting his businesses.
By Kamore Maina, Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago
Senator denies involvement in alleged gold scam
Officials sent to Haiti ahead of police mission
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said the team included his deputy Noor Gabow, senior officers and representatives from the Interior and Foreign Affairs ministries.
By Brian Otieno and Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Officials sent to Haiti ahead of police mission
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Maigo had premonition he would die after promotion, family says
Maigo's body was on September 15, 2023, discovered in a pool of blood in his bedroom bearing 25 stab wounds. Two kitchen knives preserved as evidence were recovered from the scene.
By Erick Abuga and Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Maigo had premonition he would die after promotion, family says
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Hunt on for woman seen leaving Maigo's home on day he died
DCI boss Mohammed Amin, on Thursday released CCTV pictures of the woman said to be the prime suspect in the murder of Erick Maigo.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Hunt on for woman seen leaving Maigo's home on day he died
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Police zero in on three women in the puzzle of Erick Maigo murder
A fourth woman, who was also on the list of the women who dealt with Maigo, was arrested on Monday in Nairobi and presented before a Nairobi court.
By Kamore Maina 5 months ago
Police zero in on three women in the puzzle of Erick Maigo murder
Maina Njenga's 23 hours in captivity in the hands of armed, hooded men
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga says he has been released after being abducted by police officers on Saturday night.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Maina Njenga's 23 hours in captivity in the hands of armed, hooded men
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga allegedly abducted
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga allegedly abducted by unknown people in Kiambu town; his brother Njoroge Kamunya says he was pulled out of his vehicle.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga allegedly abducted
Police study CCTV footage, mobile data in search for hospital official's killers
Police say CCTV footage and data from the official's phone have provided them with crucial leads even as they search for his assailants.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Police study CCTV footage, mobile data in search for hospital official's killers
How did our daughter die in your hands? Parents ask top university
Mercy Cherono was found dead in a hostel only four days after reporting for her studies. Her father, Bowen Kanda, said the death of his daughter has shocked his family.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
How did our daughter die in your hands? Parents ask top university
Police search for missing billionaire Jaswant Singh Rai
Kilimani police boss Moss Ndiwa said police were called by a member of the public on Friday and informed that a vehicle had been left abandoned by the roadside in the estate.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Police search for missing billionaire Jaswant Singh Rai
DCI officer murder: Suspect killed in gunfight, pistol recovered
Police recover pistol believed to have been used in murder of Makadara DCI officer in a house in Kayole, Nairobi; one suspect shot dead.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
DCI officer murder: Suspect killed in gunfight, pistol recovered
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Body of Thika grandmother still 'unclaimed', one month later
The decomposed remains of Leah Njeri were found at her home in Thika one month ago. Before she met her mysterious death, the woman was a retired teacher and businesswoman.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
Body of Thika grandmother still 'unclaimed', one month later
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More arrested in search for gun that killed officer
The search for a pistol that was used to kill Makadara DCI officer David Mayaka continues, days after police arrested the man believed to be the prime suspect in the killing.
By Kamore Maina 6 months ago
More arrested in search for gun that killed officer
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How motorcycle lights led police to murder suspect
DCI boss Mohammed Amin, in a message posted on the DCI twitter handle, identified the motorbike as a red Boxer registration number KMGJ 350V.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
How motorcycle lights led police to murder suspect
Lack of reagents delays DNA test for dead Thika woman
Last week, investigators met some relatives at the DCI headquarters to record statements.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Lack of reagents delays DNA test for dead Thika woman
Police arrest suspect linked to DCI officer murder
Wanjiru is said to have left Kayole after the incident and went to seek refuge at his grandmother's place in Ruthingiti, Kikuyu, Kiambu County.
By Fred Kagonye and Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Police arrest suspect linked to DCI officer murder
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Revealed: Thika granny was shunned, depressed and lonely
Retired, lonely and shunned by her immediate family, the Thika granny whose remains were discovered months after she died had sank into a pit of depression.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Revealed: Thika granny was shunned, depressed and lonely
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Mystery of a mother's death at a home discovered after 9 months
Njeri, a retired teacher lived alone at home on a Sh20,000 monthly stipend from her son. Investigations reveal a deep-seated family feud between a mother and her immediate family members.
By Kamore Maina and Francis Odee 7 months ago
Mystery of a mother's death at a home discovered after 9 months
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DCI quiz eight relatives over granny's mystery death
Eight people, including the sons of the grandmother who died in mysterious circumstances nine months ago were lined up for questioning by homicide investigators.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
DCI quiz eight relatives over granny's mystery death
Jackson Mandago grilled by EACC over Finland education saga
He presented himself at the EACC headquarters in Nairobi where he recorded statements about the education project that he presided over when he was governor.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Jackson Mandago grilled by EACC over Finland education saga
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Sting of political arrests as police up crackdown on Azimio allies
Opposition leaders have claimed that the government was unfairly targeting their supporters and any person who was critical of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
By Kamore Maina 7 months ago
Sting of political arrests as police up crackdown on Azimio allies
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Revelations on how special unit raided Uhuru son's home
In addition to the ex-president's immediate family members, other individuals who work as aides to the Kenyattas have also been directed to hand over their personal weapons.
By Kamore Maina and Benjamin Imende 7 months ago
Revelations on how special unit raided Uhuru son's home
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Kenyans on edge as Ruto goes for Uhuru over resumption of demos
Uhuru is the Azimio Council Chairman and has been accused of having a hand in demos with investigations focusing on the role money played in the demos, and its source
By Kamore Maina and Jacob Ngetich 8 months ago
Kenyans on edge as Ruto goes for Uhuru over resumption of demos
Police zero in on Rachel Kanini's friends in murder probe
Detectives at the Kasarani DCI (Directorate of Criminal Investigation) are investigating the death of Rachael Kanini, 31, and her fiancee of 10 years - Olujobi Gbenga, 41.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
Police zero in on Rachel Kanini's friends in murder probe
Heaps of praise for priest who died in hotel room
Those from the fallen priest's rural home and his church members have described him as a true church leader and a father figure to many.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
Heaps of praise for priest who died in hotel room
Azimio Protests: Palpable tension in the air intertwines with swirling teargas
Nairobi's CBD on Friday awakened to tension, teargas and anti-government protests staged by Azimio la Umoja coalition supporters.
By Josphat Thiong'o and Kamore Maina 8 months ago
Azimio Protests: Palpable tension in the air intertwines with swirling teargas
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Police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian man, his Kenyan lover
Charred remains of the couple were discovered in Ruai estate. Police believe that the duo could have been killed elsewhere before their bodies were dumped and burnt.
By Kamore Maina 8 months ago
Police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian man, his Kenyan lover
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Police trace final hours of Tom Osinde
An employee at the home of former Treasury official Tom Osinde confessed to the murder and offered to take the investigators to where the body was.
By Julius Chepkwony and Kamore Maina 8 months ago
Police trace final hours of Tom Osinde
Kindiki throws weight behind officers' promotion by IG Koome
The National Police Service Commission last week castigated Koome over the promotion of 500 police officers.
By Boniface Gikandi and Kamore Maina 9 months ago
Kindiki throws weight behind officers' promotion by IG Koome
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A divided force: Koome directs police to ignore promotions call
There has been disagreement between the IG and the Commission chair over a recent promotion of 500 senior police officers. NPSC has since denounced the promotions announced by the IG.
By Kamore Maina 9 months ago
A divided force: Koome directs police to ignore promotions call
Mystery of missing Brazilian missionary, police recover car with charred body in boot
Police investigating the disappearance of Francisco Antonio, a Brazilian man reported missing on Wednesday, June 7; his vehicle was recovered with charred human remains in the boot.
By Kamore Maina 9 months ago
Mystery of missing Brazilian missionary, police recover car with charred body in boot
Hunt on for man linked to killing of ex-lover
The woman's has multiple stab wounds in the chest and neck.
By Kamore Maina 9 months ago
Hunt on for man linked to killing of ex-lover
CS Kindiki warns politicians linked to criminal gangs
CS says no one will be allowed to revive outlawed groups. Last week, supporters of ex-Mungiki leader swamped DCI offices.
By Kamore Maina 9 months ago
CS Kindiki warns politicians linked to criminal gangs
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How Noordin Haji edged out Kameru before his time
He was the last man standing among the top security men appointed by retired President Kenyatta. Kameru's term as the NIS boss was supposed to end in September 2024.
By Kamore Maina 9 months ago
How Noordin Haji edged out Kameru before his time
Kenya, UK promise justice for woman killed by soldiers
Wanjiru, 21, was last seen in the company of British troops at a hotel in Nanyuki in March 2012 before her mutilated body was discovered three months later.
By Kamore Maina 10 months ago
Kenya, UK promise justice for woman killed by soldiers
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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It's high time we went the lottery way in allocating public sector jobs
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