Police arrest wife of Asian trader as murder investigation intensifies
The businessman left home on Valentine’s Day and was never seen alive again. Five suspects are in police custody over the murder of Jayesh Kanji.
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Police arrest wife of Asian trader as murder investigation intensifies
DCI wants Embakasi gas plant owner to face murder charges
Officers at the Embakasi police station revealed that some high-ranking police officers in Nairobi had been shielding the operators from arrest.
By 1 month ago
DCI wants Embakasi gas plant owner to face murder charges
Intel briefs and call data helped police to arrest murder suspect
Fresh details have emerged on the seven-day police hunt for fugitive murder suspect Kevin Kang’ethe who was arrested on Tuesday night in Ngong.
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Intel briefs and call data helped police to arrest murder suspect
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Inside hunt for murder suspect who vanished from police cells
Police have arrested four people they believe to know the whereabouts of Kevin Kang’ethe. The suspect is wanted in the US where he allegedly killed his lover before disappearing.
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Inside hunt for murder suspect who vanished from police cells
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How police netted Jowie and unravelled Monica murder mystery
CCTV footage, forensic investigations and information provided by family and friends of murdered businesswoman Monica Kimani helped the police to unravel the murder mystery.
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How police netted Jowie and unravelled Monica murder mystery
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How did wanted man escape police cells?
Kang’ethe had been remanded at Muthaiga police station by a Nairobi court that allowed the police time to apply for his extradition to the US.
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How did wanted man escape police cells?
Owner of Embakasi gas plant to face murder charges
Detectives who are probing the explosion at a gas refill point in Mradi are a step away from recommending murder charges against the proprietors already in custody.
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Owner of Embakasi gas plant to face murder charges
Police describe gas plant as illegal but remain silent on why it was operating
Officers at the Embakasi Police Station who spoke on condition of anonymity said the police were aware of the illegal operations at this facility but could not act.
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Police describe gas plant as illegal but remain silent on why it was operating
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Waeni's killers were brutal and heartless, says pathologist
Dr Odour said the killers of the young woman even went ahead to clip off her fingernails in an apparent attempt to tamper with any DNA evidence.
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Waeni's killers were brutal and heartless, says pathologist
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Family reveals Sh500k ransom demand before Waeni's killing
The family of Rita Waeni Muendo have revealed their 36 hours of agony that marked her last moments before her badly dismembered body was discovered.
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Family reveals Sh500k ransom demand before Waeni's killing
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Will Ruto crack whip to end infighting among the police?
So serious is the infighting that 51 civilians who were interviewed and hired by the Eliud Kinuthia-led NPSC were on Tuesday locked out of their offices.
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Will Ruto crack whip to end infighting among the police?
New civilian staff locked out of jobs in police bosses' row
NPSC chairman protests after hired employees are turned away on first day to work in latest clash between Koome and Kinuthia a few months after another fight over promotions.
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New civilian staff locked out of jobs in police bosses' row
Criminal past emerges as parents seek answers for sons gunned down
Pathologist Peter Ndegwa concluded that Brian Mwangi, 24, Benson Mwangi Kinyua, 22, and 25-year-old Julius Mwangi died from excessive bleeding as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
By 3 months ago
Criminal past emerges as parents seek answers for sons gunned down
You did a good job, Ogolla tells troops
The troops, in their hundreds, arrived at the Kenya Army Embakasi Garrison a few minutes after midday where they were received by senior military bosses.
By 3 months ago
You did a good job, Ogolla tells troops
Businesswoman accused of fraud in phony online holiday homes deal
DCI boss Mohammed Amin, in a message posted on social media, said the bank had flagged the woman’s cash after observing suspicious transactions in her accounts.
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Businesswoman accused of fraud in phony online holiday homes deal
Police arrest more Wells Fargo staff in Sh94m heist probe
Four more staff of Wells Fargo have been arrested by police to assist in investigations into the theft of Sh94 million cash in Nairobi on November 6.
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Police arrest more Wells Fargo staff in Sh94m heist probe
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.
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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.
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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 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 5 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 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.
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Senator denies involvement in alleged gold scam
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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.
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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.
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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 6 months ago
Maina Njenga's 23 hours in captivity in the hands of armed, hooded men
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 6 months ago
Police study CCTV footage, mobile data in search for hospital official's killers
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.
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Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga allegedly abducted
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.
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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 7 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 7 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lack of reagents delays DNA test for dead Thika woman
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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.
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Revealed: Thika granny was shunned, depressed and lonely
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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.
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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.
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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 8 months ago
Sting of political arrests as police up crackdown on Azimio allies
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 fiancée of 10 years - Olujobi Gbenga, 41.
By 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 8 months ago
Heaps of praise for priest who died in hotel room
How handwriting, lotion served drug trafficker 15 years in jail
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