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High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

Justice Roseline Lagat Korir noted that the three were clearly linked to the robbery and were guilty as charged.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 days ago

High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

Six appear before Kericho court deny killing Nakuru women

Six appear before Kericho court deny killing Nakuru women

By Daniel Chege 10 days ago

Act firmly to end these cold-blooded murders

Act firmly to end these cold-blooded murders

By Editorial 11 days ago

He drenched me in paraffin and was about to strike the match when...

He drenched me in paraffin and was about to strike the match when...

By Jael Musumba 11 days ago

Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

Samuel Cheserek had been sentenced to death in August 2001 before his sentence was commuted to life in prison. He has been in prison since August 24, 1999.

By Lynn Kolongei 12 days ago

Robbery with violence: Man's sentence reduced to 30 years after appeal

Woman intent on revenge on ex-boyfriend sets fire to wrong house

Investigators estimate the home sustained approximately Sh2.4m ($20,000) in damage.

By AP 12 days ago

Woman intent on revenge on ex-boyfriend sets fire to wrong house

Residents cry over insecurity as body of teenager found

The boy was found lying half-naked with bruises on his back.

By Obare Osinde 15 days ago

Residents cry over insecurity as body of teenager found

Two arrested after police dig up body in shallow latrine

A neighbour, Ndinda Kyalo, allegedly overheard a conversation between two family members.

By Stephen Nzioka 16 days ago

Two arrested after police dig up body in shallow latrine

Suspects linked to three more murders

Police said that a tracker of a motorcycle recovered from some of the suspects placed them at various scenes of crime.

By Daniel Chege 24 days ago

Suspects linked to three more murders

Police investigate death of 24-year-old nurse Elvis Kipkemei

The body of Elvis Kipkemei was found in his house, a few metres from his parents’ home. He was found lying in a pool of blood, with visible injuries on his head and face.

By Edward Kosut 25 days ago

Police investigate death of 24-year-old nurse Elvis Kipkemei

Police seize military uniforms from a house in Pangani estate, Nakuru

Police invited military officers from Lanet barracks who identified some of the items as belonging to the army.

By Bradley Sikolia 26 days ago

Police seize military uniforms from a house in Pangani estate, Nakuru

Court told how woman clobbered man to death for failing to pay for githeri worth Sh20

George Okoth, a carpenter, met his death on the evening of August 9, 2020, in Munyaka estate on the outskirts of Eldoret town.

By Lynn Kolongei 26 days ago

Court told how woman clobbered man to death for failing to pay for githeri worth Sh20

Man allegedly killed by wife over text message in Homa Bay

An irate mob attempted to lynch the woman before she was rescued.

By James Omoro 28 days ago

Man allegedly killed by wife over text message in Homa Bay

Expectant woman, daughter found dead in apparent murder-suicide

The body of the woman and that of her daughter were found dangling from the roof of their rented house.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Expectant woman, daughter found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Appeal court upholds death sentence against two

Judges said they did not find anything to interfere with the findings of the trial court and High Court in sentencing the two to death.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Appeal court upholds death sentence against two

Kisumu residents raise concern over frequent break-ins, accuse police of laxity

Residents in Riat Estate around the airport area in Kisumu have raised concern over frequent shop burglaries and break-ins.

By Olivia Odhiambo 1 month ago

Kisumu residents raise concern over frequent break-ins, accuse police of laxity

Police probe how officer was shot dead out of his duty area

The officer had travelled for over 20 kilometres from his station of work for the unspecified operation.

By Kamore Maina 1 month ago

Police probe how officer was shot dead out of his duty area

Four murder suspects arrested in Busia

Busia county police commandant Maxwell Nyaema today morning said the suspects aged between 18 and 26 hail from Samia area but were arrested in Ugenya, Siaya County.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

Four murder suspects arrested in Busia

Boy held as village reels from cold blood murder of family members

Security officials say the 17 yea-old had twisted the necks of the two children aged 5 and 10, rolled the bodies down a hill to make it look like an accident.

By Godfrey Oundoh 1 month ago

Boy held as village reels from cold blood murder of family members

Africa Cyber fellowship to boost war on online crime

During the two-day conference in Nairobi, fellows will explore solutions required to address the increasingly complex types, scale, and impact of cyber-crime in Africa.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Africa Cyber fellowship to boost war on online crime

Security concerns delay charges on six linked to killing

Sources said the authorities feared that members of an outlawed criminal gang were planning to crowd the court.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Security concerns delay charges on six linked to killing

Judge faults DPP for five-year delay in prosecuting man for murder

In the case, Eric Alumasa is accused of the murder of Viola Chepchirchir between July 8 and 10, 2017, at Chemoni in Nandi County.

By Lynn Kolongei 1 month ago

Judge faults DPP for five-year delay in prosecuting man for murder

12 people to face murder charges over the death of two brothers

Documents in court show a group of villagers regrouped and lynched the two brothers in revenge.

By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago

12 people to face murder charges over the death of two brothers

Main suspect in Nakuru killings detained for 14 days

Nakuru Senior Principal Magistrate Charles Ndegwa detains Evans Michori, the main suspect in Mawanga killings, for 14 days pending completion of investigations.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Main suspect in Nakuru killings detained for 14 days

Six suspects linked to women's killings to appear in court today

Nakuru County Criminal Investigations Officer Anthony Sunguti said the suspects are being held in various police stations in Bahati where they are being interrogated.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Six suspects linked to women's killings to appear in court today

Police arrest four armed highway bandits in Turkana

The gang has been blamed for a spate of attacks along the highway over the past few months.

By Lucas Ngasike 1 month ago

Police arrest four armed highway bandits in Turkana

Man who killed his wife set free after children's plea

The man had pleaded guilty to killing his wife Janet Maritim on November 21, 2018, after he found her in their matrimonial bed with two men.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Man who killed his wife set free after children's plea

My mother lost her mind after learning that I was an armed robber

The ex-gang leader, now a pastor, makes a rare confession to KTN.

By Jael Musumba 1 month ago

My mother lost her mind after learning that I was an armed robber

Full in-tray awaits police boss as security concerns in Nakuru rise

Peter Mwanzo's first task is to hunt down criminals linked to the murder of three women in Mawanga. Focus is also on how the new police boss will address mental health among his officers.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Full in-tray awaits police boss as security concerns in Nakuru rise

Prime suspect, five others in string of murders in Nakuru arrested

Main suspect in string of murders in Nakuru, five other people arrested in Kisii; Criminal Investigations Officer Anthony Sunguti confirms.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Prime suspect, five others in string of murders in Nakuru arrested

Puzzle of bodies dumped at Kakamega's Joyland Estate

Hassan said illicit brew consumption in the area could be contributing to the cases. A bottle of alcohol was discovered near one of the bodies.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Puzzle of bodies dumped at Kakamega's Joyland Estate

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison

The sentence was imposed nine months after R. Kelly, 55, was convicted of racketeering and sex crimes.

By Reuters 1 month ago

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison

Two members of 'Confirm' gang set on fire by angry mob at bus stage

The pair were cornered yesterday evening while trying to snatch phones from unsuspecting women at the busy matatu terminus.

By Bradley Sikolia 1 month ago

Two members of 'Confirm' gang set on fire by angry mob at bus stage

Auditors say regulation of Saccos has helped tame cyber crime

They noted that the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) has worked well with the co-operatives to weed out the crime that is a headache for many financial institutions.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Auditors say regulation of Saccos has helped tame cyber crime

Man returns from short call to find Sh5m gone

Mathew Mugenda Githinji lost the money immediately after withdrawing the cash from various bank accounts in Thika on Wednesday afternoon.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 1 month ago

Man returns from short call to find Sh5m gone

Court to rule on bond in Sh104 million theft case

Two weeks ago, the six were charged with the offence of stealing the money alongside jewellery, title deed and logbook.

By Collins Kweyu 1 month ago

Court to rule on bond in Sh104 million theft case

Bring those who killed four young men to book

According to the police, the bodies bore torture marks and one of them had his eyes gouged out

By Editorial 1 month ago

Bring those who killed four young men to book

Stun gun torches sold openly amid fears owners do not have permits

When deployed, a stun gun can deliver up to 50,000 volts, which causes muscle spasms, pain and paralysis that can last for up to 15 minutes.

By Denish Ochieng 1 month ago

Stun gun torches sold openly amid fears owners do not have permits

Priest suspected of killing friend nabbed from hideout in Nanyuki

The suspect and the deceased had been seen together at the suspect's home before the news spread.

By Jane Mugambi 1 month ago

Priest suspected of killing friend nabbed from hideout in Nanyuki

No longer holy: When churches turn into grounds for wrangles, scandals

Churches are among the top grabbers of public and private land amid rising cases of the clergy changing church doctrines to protect their territories have hit the headlines.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

No longer holy: When churches turn into grounds for wrangles, scandals

How the communications authority plans to promote online safety

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) works in various ways to protect Kenyan citizens against cyber-threats.

By Communication Authority of Kenya 1 month ago

How the communications authority plans to promote online safety

Tall tale of damsel who left a distressed old man by the roadside, then walked to freedom

Thugs need to deploy some intelligence to their work to prevent senseless suffering of the elderly, especially if one bought you breakfast.

By Peter Kimani 1 month ago

Tall tale of damsel who left a distressed old man by the roadside, then walked to freedom

Uhuru Kenyatta launches forensic lab, ends two decade wait for change

Laboratory billed as a game changer in the fight against crime. Plans to set up the laboratory started in the 1990s.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta launches forensic lab, ends two decade wait for change

Man on fake lawyer charge to be held for 14 days

Kahiro has been on police radar since June 2021 following numerous complaints by victims who are alleged to have paid him to represent them on various matters.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Man on fake lawyer charge to be held for 14 days

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