LSK President Faith Odhiambo speaks after advocate is found dead
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has spoken after the body of Onchiri James Nyaata, an advocate, was found at prefabricated buildings near the Kajiado Law Courts. In a statement on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Odhiambo called for thorough and swift investigations into the death of the lawyer. “The Law Society of Kenya […]
Police recover bhang worth Ksh6.9M in Machakos
One person in Machakos was arrested after he was caught with bhang worth Ksh6.9 million. Confirming the arrest, Machakos County Commissioner Josephine Ouko noted that the suspect was caught as he was driving within Machakos Township at midnight. Police who were on routine patrol, intercepted his vehicle as it was headed to Kitui County from […]
Police dismantle militia operation in Ijara, recover materials used in making explosive devices
Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Special Recce Team (SRT) officers from Ijara in Garissa have successfully dismantled a militia operation believed to be responsible for producing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the region. National Police Service (NPS) in a statement issued on Monday, October 21, 2024, said the officers who were acting on intelligence […]
Suspect arrested as police recover heroin worth Ksh14M in street value
Police officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit have arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Kilifi County and seized a large stash of heroin worth Ksh14.5 million. The operation, which took place on the night of Monday, October 21, 2024, was conducted by National Police Service (NPS) officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit […]
3 robbery suspects arrested as detectives seize valuables
Three suspects believed to be involved in a high-profile burglary in Nairobi’s Westlands area last month are cooling off their heels in police custody. Police said the suspects, identified as Lenah Khamatioli (28), Ian Kavaya (28), and Peninah Mutola (32), were traced to their hideout in Kawangware, where a treasure trove of brand-new items was […]
DCI arrests 3 suspects accused of drugging and robbing revellers
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended three suspects linked to drugging and robbing revellers of their property. In a statement shared on the night of Friday, October 18, 2024, DCI operatives from its headquarters in Kiambu Road indicated that they received a tip-off from one of the victims and immediately acted. […]
Police nab key suspects in robberies targeting Laikipia University female students
In a series of sweeping operations, police have apprehended two men believed to be the masterminds behind a string of robberies targeting female students at Laikipia University’s main campus. The arrests come as part of a broader crackdown on crime, including separate investigations into widespread SIM card fraud and impersonation scams across the country. The […]