Gachagua opposes Senator Shakila’s request to remove sniffer dogs in Lamu
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has turned down a request made by nominated senator Shakila Abdalla Mohamed to remove sniffer dogs at roadblocks in Lamu. Speaking during the funeral service of the late Deputy Governor of Lamu County Raphael Munyua Ndung’u on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Senator Shakila expressed concerns over the use of sniffer dogs […]
‘Wathubutu tena!’ – IG Koome warns al-Shabaab as he visits Lamu
The Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome held a security meeting in Lamu on Friday, June 30, 2023, to assure residents of maximum security following the recent al-Shabaab attacks. Koome assured the residents of Lamu that no one “is going to chase them away from their homes”. Speaking during a public gathering meeting at Juhudi […]
2 KDF soldiers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Lamu
At least two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have been killed as they responded to a suspected Al-Shabaab attack on a General Service Unit (GSU) team at Mlima wa Faru, Lamu County. 10 other GSU officers had been injured when the armoured personnel carrier (APC) they were travelling in ran over an Improvised Explosive Device […]
‘Muko wapi tuanze kusherekea’- Saumu Mbuvi celebrates after baby daddy loses Lamu senator seat
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko’s daughter Saumu Mbuvi couldn’t wait to party on hearing that her baby daddy Anwar Loitiptip had been floored in Lamu senatorial race. Loitiptip vied as an Independent Candidate in the August 9, 2022, general election after losing to Francis Kariuki Mugo in the primary held by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party […]
Lamu man charged with raping schoolboy
A man in Lamu has been found guilty, of raping another man contrary to section 3(1) of the sexual offences Act. Lamu Principal Magistrate Temba Sitati noted that the prosecution had proved beyond any reasonable doubt that, Stephen Kombo Kikuyu had forcefully penetrated the anus of, G.N.K by means of threats and force. “As a […]
Man burns stepson using hot metal after losing Ksh10 meant for cigarettes
A 12-year-old minor is nursing severe burn wounds after he was allegedly burnt by his stepfather over claims of having lost Ksh10. The matter was reported at Kibaoni police station by hospital staff at the Muhamarani Kibaoni, Mpeketoni Lamu county, where he was rushed following the incident. The police report indicates that the suspect, Samuel […]
Suspected Al-Shabaab terrorist arrested in Lamu
A suspected Alshabaab militia was on Sunday, July 17, 2022, arrested in the Milimani area of Lamu County by General Service Unit (GSU) Officers. The arrest came after an intelligence-led operation to flush out Alshabaab militants hiding in the Boni forest. Preliminary investigations indicate the arrested suspect is among the group that had planned a […]