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Bitter Nairobi woman charged after falsely reporting ex-lover of abducting missing businesswoman

Mary Wanjiru misled officers at Embakasi Police Station, claiming her ex-partner, Daniel King’ori, 46, had kidnapped an Eastleigh businesswoman.

Narcos: Growing trade in consumption of illicit substances in Kenya

Kenya features in the ENACT Africa Organised Crime Index, owing to its heroin market. It joins South Africa, Mozambique, and Tanzania as countries vulnerable to the destabilising effects of narcotics.

Woman held for stealing Sh14m from chemist till

The main suspect is claimed to have orchestrated the plan with her husband, who is still on the run.

Video: Trigger-happy Kasarani police officer fatally shoots protestor, escapes on motorbike

The police officer nonchalantly reached for the pistol strapped to his waist, cocked the gun, and then aimed and fired at a group of demonstrators.

Nairobi woman steals friend's 2-day old baby, dumps it in Kisii

Catherine Kerubo Mosweta is under investigation for allegedly stealing the newborn from Emily Mosweta, a Nairobi-based shoe shiner.

Amanda Mutheu: Grief as family views body of 5-year-old girl thrown from balcony by uncle

The suspect, Amanda’s uncle, stormed into the house, overpowered the house girl, and snatched the child before throwing her from the balcony.

Court bars Sarah Kabu from posting defamatory statements against ex-hubby Simon

The court noted that Kabu proved that, based on the published statements, his reputation was tarnished and his company lost clients.

Pavel Durov: 40-year-old Telegram founder to leave Sh2.2 trillion fortune to his 106 children

Pavel Durov, Telegram co-founder, said he decided to distribute his estate now to all his children as his work involves a lot of risks.

Boniface Mwangi slams judiciary for allowing police suspects hide faces in court

Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, were charged with the shooting of hawker Boniface Kariuki along Moi Avenue during the June 17th protests.

Swaleh Sonko apologises to Gen Z, retreats to rural home days after mobilising goons

Swaleh Sonko has issued an almost tearful public apology to Gen Z and retreated into self-imposed exile at his rural home in Homa Bay.

Top Nairobi lawyer robbed of MacBook laptop, smartphone after night with mchele babe

The lawyer was enjoying his favourite drinks when a stunning woman, later identified as Elizabeth Njoroge, approached him. She later spiked his drink.

Okoth Obado: Corrupt former Migori governor to lose Sh248 million properties

Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) identified properties belonging to Okoth Obado and his associates for auction. The properties valued at Sh428 million are spread in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori.

Video shows pistol-holding man hijacking boda boda moments after shooting policeman in Thika

An eyewitness said the slain police officer was attempting to remove the bike’s ignition key when the suspect drew a firearm and shot him in the neck.

Julius Malema banned from entering UK over Hamas support, extremist remarks

UK rejected the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader’s visa application, declaring his presence was “not conducive to the public good.”

Nairobi policewoman dies after suspected botched abortion in Kawangware clinic

The case casts a stark light on the ongoing crisis of unsafe abortions, a largely silent epidemic that continues to claim the lives of countless women.

Burundian hawkers arrested in Nairobi CBD for dumping plastic waste

Nairobi's environment officer Geoffrey Mosiria arrested Burundian hawkers for illegal dumping as part of a wider city clean-up campaign.

KAMP bounces back as Copyright Board denies MCSK operating licence

Consequently, two agencies will now collect royalties on behalf of musicians and audio-visual rights holders through Unified Copyright Licenses.

National Police Service denies cops looted laptops, says officers were recovering exhibits

The NPS has defended officers seen carrying laptops during Nairobi protests, stating the devices were recovered from looted shops and are now in police custody as investigations continue.

Nakuru cop Sammy Ondimu strongly condemns brutal police shooting of hawker Boniface Kariuki

The cop, known for his community work, noted that his daughter had urged him to stay safe amidst growing public anger directed at police officers.

Father of hawker Boniface Kariuki speaks after son was shot by police in Nairobi protests

The father of Boniface Kariuki, a hawker shot by police during Nairobi protests, has spoken out as pressure mounts on authorities over police brutality.