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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 1 day ago

High Court dismisses appeal for three men facing death sentence

Act firmly to end these cold-blooded murders

Act firmly to end these cold-blooded murders

By Editorial 7 days ago

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

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

By Lynn Kolongei 8 days ago

Gang raids Rangwe MP candidate's home, cart away Sh1 million

Gang raids Rangwe MP candidate's home, cart away Sh1 million

By James Omoro 8 days ago

Residents cry over insecurity as body of teenager found

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

By Obare Osinde 11 days ago

Residents cry over insecurity as body of teenager found

Three suspected robbers killed in Mombasa Road shootout

The suspects had just staged a robbery and were headed to commit another crime, before they were waylaid by the detectives from the Special Service Unit.

By Mate Tongola 21 days ago

Three suspected robbers killed in Mombasa Road shootout

Two suspected thugs killed in Embu as three escape with gunshot wounds

Police recovered at least six gas cylinders in the car that the suspects were using. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

By Muriithi Mugo 25 days ago

Two suspected thugs killed in Embu as three escape with gunshot wounds

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 29 days 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

Gangsters break into church, steal Sh250,000 items

The gang had also stolen table cloths that cover the alter and it was suspected they used the same to cart away the piano.

By Timothy Kariuki 1 month ago

Gangsters break into church, steal Sh250,000 items

Suspects in Sh104 million house theft released on bond

They are accused of stealing the money alongside jewellery, a title deed and logbook from a businesswoman on April 29, 2022.

By Collins Kweyu 1 month ago

Suspects in Sh104 million house theft released on bond

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

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

Ongata Rongai robbery: Pistol, cash, clothes recovered as two more arrested

The robbery incident occurred on Sunday, June 12 at 2am at the victim's home on Gataka Road in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Ongata Rongai robbery: Pistol, cash, clothes recovered as two more arrested

Family of Rongai woman accosted by robbers say victim is still in shock

The thugs frog-marched the woman to the house where they ransacked it as they brandished their guns.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 1 month ago

Family of Rongai woman accosted by robbers say victim is still in shock

Police issue update on status of woman robbed at gunpoint in Ongata Rongai

Two people have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery incident caught on surveillance cameras at Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County on Sunday.

By Brian Okoth 1 month ago

Police issue update on status of woman robbed at gunpoint in Ongata Rongai

CCTV footage: Woman robbed at her Rongai home

Police Commander: I can assure you that you will get news about the attackers very soon. We will have them in custody. Allow us time to get to the bottom of this.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

CCTV footage: Woman robbed at her Rongai home

Man cheats death after wrestling AK-47 from assailant

The attack would have been fatal had Irungu known how to operate a firearm. As he fumbled with the machine, aiming at the attacker but not knowing what to press, the robber fled into the darkness.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Man cheats death after wrestling AK-47 from assailant

Three M-Pesa shops lose Sh1.34m in Kamukunji robbery

Three M-Pesa shops located in Kamukunji, Nairobi lost a total of Sh1.344 million on Thursday, May 5 in a morning robbery incident.

By Brian Okoth 3 months ago

Three M-Pesa shops lose Sh1.34m in Kamukunji robbery

Nine people hospitalised after gunmen spray their matatu with bullets

Eight passengers and a matatu driver have been hospitalised after gunmen sprayed their vehicle with bullets at Kainuk, Turkana South on the Kapenguria-Lodwar Road.

By Bakari Ang’ela 3 months ago

Nine people hospitalised after gunmen spray their matatu with bullets

Reprieve for man sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbery

The High Court in Homa Bay has freed a man who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison after for robbery with violence.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Reprieve for man sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbery

Attempted robbery at steel factory in Kisumu goes wrong

One person has been arrested as police launched a manhunt for two armed robbers captured on CCTV in an attempted robbery at a steel factory in Kisumu.

By Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago

Attempted robbery at steel factory in Kisumu goes wrong

Church elder hospitalised after being shot by 'police officers'

Joseph Mireri was admitted at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital after he was hurt on his right thigh and leg.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Church elder hospitalised after being shot by 'police officers'

Armed robbers stage raid at bank entrance, steal farmers’ Sh25m

A gang on Tuesday attacked a vehicle transporting Sh25 million and stole the money.

By Omelo Juliet 5 months ago

Armed robbers stage raid at bank entrance, steal farmers’ Sh25m

Suspect linked to Bungoma bank robbery arrested

Bungoma North OCPD Apollo Busolo said the suspect has given information that will lead to arrest his accomplices.

By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago

Suspect linked to Bungoma bank robbery arrested

Video: How gun-toting robbers stole Sh25m from Bungoma bank

Eyewitnesses said the robbers struck at 1pm Tuesday, accessing the bank premises through the fence.

By Kamore Maina 5 months ago

Video: How gun-toting robbers stole Sh25m from Bungoma bank

Sh2.2m heist: Corporal arrested over robbery at a mall in Kasarani

The cop was arrested in Kasarani where police recovered a Ceska pistol loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.

By Mate Tongola 5 months ago

Sh2.2m heist: Corporal arrested over robbery at a mall in Kasarani

Theft, robberies in Nairobi CBD, estates have reduced, police say

Kayole, Dandora, Umoja, among other estates in Eastlands have registered a significant drop in the number of theft and robbery reports.

By Mate Tongola 5 months ago

Theft, robberies in Nairobi CBD, estates have reduced, police say

What you shouldn’t do when confronted by robbers

Security expert Andrew Franklin advises not to get into a fight with robbers.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

What you shouldn’t do when confronted by robbers

Why court freed man who stole Bibles worth Sh3,000 from supermarket

When he appeared before Chief Magistrate Wendy Kagendo on Monday, Alex Ndagayo admitted to committing the offence.

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Why court freed man who stole Bibles worth Sh3,000 from supermarket

Fresh crackdown to rid CBD of muggers, pickpockets looming

Central OCPD Adamson Bungei said this is part of a strategy to eliminate petty crimes in the city.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Fresh crackdown to rid CBD of muggers, pickpockets looming

Suspect in job fraud scheme charged, freed on Sh200,000 bail

The suspect allegedly collected Sh160,700 from a city resident in the guise of securing her employment in Poland.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Suspect in job fraud scheme charged, freed on Sh200,000 bail

Two businessmen charged with fraud, firearm theft

The pistol, according to the charge sheet, belonged to the late Tapata Lengues and is valued at Sh200,000.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Two businessmen charged with fraud, firearm theft

Suspect shot dead, three escape as police foil robbery

The suspects who reportedly had guns, exchanged fire with the police before one of them was shot dead.

By Obare Osinde 7 months ago

Suspect shot dead, three escape as police foil robbery

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