Govt announces new polio vaccination drive amid reports of deaths, severe side effects
The government has announced a new polio vaccination drive despite several reports of severe side effects related to the vaccine. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Ministry of Health confirmed two fatalities following its investigation into the adverse events reported after the October 2024 polio vaccination campaign. The new drive will be conducted from November 9 […]
Detectives foil attempted theft in Vihiga, arrest 4 persons of interest
Detectives on Thursday, October 31, 2024, arrested four persons of interest connected to attempted robbery in Vihiga County. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that the four currently in police custody, attempted to steal sacks of cement from a truck destined for Busia. According to detectives, the four invaded the truck […]
Busia: Man jailed for 30 years for collecting information to aid terror activities
A man in Busia has been jailed for 30 years after he was found guilty of collecting information to aid terror activities. The convict, Jackson Kanoti alias Abdul Hakim, actively subscribed to social media platforms such as Telegram and Instagram, where he could receive live updates on terrorism attacks and terrorism-related activities around the world. […]
‘Alikuwa ananipiga navumilia’ – woman demands hubby’s arrest over assault
A 42-year-old woman has called for police action against her husband over repeated incidents of physical assault at their home in Busia County. In the latest incident, Metrine Okumu said she suffered severe injuries to her face and chest after her husband assaulted her with blows. Speaking to the media at Busia County and Referral […]
Busia OCS detained on charges of defrauding German national of Ksh2.6M
Busia police station OCS, his deputy and two others accused of defrauding a German national of Ksh2.6 million have been detained for 14 days pending investigations. Justice William Musyoka of Busia High Court allowed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) request to continue holding the four, Chief Inspector Wairia (OCS), Inspector of Police Kibelio (Deputy […]
Vanessa Ogema arrested days after attacking nurse at Busia hospital
Vanesa Ogema, the 23-year-old woman who was captured in a viral video causing a fracas and verbally abusing a healthcare provider at Port Victoria Hospital in Busia County, has been arrested. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), while confirming Ogema’s arrest on Sunday, January 7, said the suspect will be arraigned in court on Monday, […]
Police in Busia nab marijuana being transported in hearse
Police manning a roadblock at Suo in Busia County have nabbed 12 sacks of marijuana being transported to Kisumu in a hearse. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the drug was nabbed at around 7 pm on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in a white Nissan van branded Rafiki Funeral Services-Othaya. “As […]