Nakuru: Man gets reduced sentence after being found guilty of defiling 9-year-old minor
Nakuru High Court has upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of defiling a 9-year-old girl in Nakuru North sub-county. The appellant had been originally sentenced to life imprisonment for the July 18, 2018, offence, a penalty deemed unconstitutional. “The appellant was charged with defiling a 9-year-old girl on July 18th, 2018, in Rigogo […]
Wanted: Police publish faces of persons accused of unlawful activities during protests
The police have published faces of persons accused of engaging in illegal activities during anti-government protests in the last two weeks. In a poster published on X on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the police called on the public to help identify the 38 suspects and their whereabouts. “The Individuals whose images/photos appear below are wanted […]
‘Charged with Ksh37M theft, not 181 Kgs goat meat’ – Judiciary clarifies on protester granted Ksh10M bond
The Judiciary has issued a clarification on an Eldoret court case in which a protester was charged and freed on a bond of Ksh10 million. In a statement issued on the evening of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Judiciary says the protester had been charged with theft of items amounting to Ksh37 million. 181 Kgs […]
DPP wants Kenyan deported to the US to face murder charges
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) testerday asked the court to order the extradition of Kevin Adam Kang’ethe who is wanted in the United States over the murder of his girlfriend last year. The prosecution, led by Vincent Monda urged the court to hand over the Kenyan fugitive to the US to face murder charges. Monda […]
Palestinians flee Khan Younis as Israeli forces strike south Gaza
The UN says 250,000 Palestinians in southern Gaza have been affected by evacuation orders from the Israeli military. Many people have been fleeing areas in and around the second city of Khan Younis on foot and by car. The Red Cross said a major hospital in the area was unable to continue functioning because so […]
DCI dispatches sleuths to pursue gang members filmed robbing Kenyans during protests
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dispatched detectives to pursue gang members who have been filmed robbing Kenyans during the anti-government protests. DCI in a statement shared through social media on Tuesday, June 2, 2024, said the gang members had been recorded by concerned citizens violently robbing innocent Kenyans on the roads. Taking advantage […]
Three charged with stealing 1,500 bags of milk powder
Three people have been charged with the theft of at least 1,511 bags of milk powder at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court. In a statement, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the three identified as Florance Wanjiku Muiruri, Moses Boyi Odhiambo and Daniel Ngugi among others not present in the court, are […]