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The accused returned home at around 11 pm. Shortly his phone rang and his wife, who was in the same room, overheard a woman’s voice asking if he had “arrived safely.”
It was while engaging with the women that the victim reportedly lost consciousness. He later woke up the next day in a lodging.
Detectives from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU) have launched investigations into a suspected human trafficking syndicate after two 14-year-old teenagers were rescued.
The mum is now left with just memories of how her son, 13, a Grade Six pupil, wailed in despair, begging his father to spare his life.
Kevin Owen Otere was arrested and booked at Pangani Police Station for the suspicion of causing the death of Ian Maina Wambui contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.
The suspect, Aneti Nabalago, a Ugandan, is suspected of killing her 18-month-old daughter before dumping the body at a garage in Nairobi. She denied involvement, accusing the child’s father.
Samuel Muchangi allegedly issued death threats to his mother at her home in Njiru sub-county. Muchangi is facing charges of malicious damage to property.
The man is accused of failing to disclose his status to his partner and deliberately exposing her to the virus.
Police officer Layford Gitonga died on August 2, 2025 as he attempted to rescue a man who was under attack by a group of assailants.
The suspect allegedly obtained money by false pretences. He is said to have demanded Sh150,000 from each victim.
According to court reports, the attacker ordered a drink known as “People’s Choice,” priced at Sh420. He drank it without issue, but when it came time to pay, he allegedly refused.
Eight young men accused of orchestrating a planned escape from police custody by cutting cell grills and drilling through a wall have been arraigned in court to face multiple criminal charges.
The woman is accused of editing and sending forged M-Pesa transaction messages from her mobile phone to her caretaker.
Nduta Wangui appeared before Makadara Chief Magistrate Kennedy Bidali, accused of unlawfully abducting and wrongfully confining her father, Samwel Wangai Mugo, on November 4.
A woman from Tassia has found herself in legal trouble after allegations of witchcraft, husband snatching, and a physical altercation with her former friend led to assault charges.
Philip Mumo is said to have, without lawful excuse, threatened to kill his mother, Jane Katiku, on October 28 at her house in Reuben slums.
A Nairobi woman has been accused of attacking her son’s rival with slaps, biting his nose, and threatening to circumcise him.
The suspect allegedly stabbed a night guard on the head and back before threatening to kill his wife, accusing the two of being in a relationship.
The shopkeeper admitted before the Makadara Law Courts that he attacked his former partner at her home in Dandora Phase 2, at around 9:30pm.
Joseph Omwenga from Umoja 3 estate faces court over assault allegations against his wife and issuing death threats.
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