DCI and NACADA seize 21.5 litres of chang’aa in Migori
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has confirmed the recovery of 384 tariffs and 628 sticks of suspected marijuana in Pandipieri area, Migori County. In the multi-agency operation involving NACADA, the Anti-Narcotic Unit (ANU), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other law enforcement agencies, 21.5 litres of chang’aa […]
Police seize 50 bags of bhang worth Ksh37.5M in Kisii
Police have seized 50 bags of suspected bhang worth a staggering Ksh37.5 million in Kisii County. In a statement on Wednesday, April 24, the National Police Service (NPS) said the operation, which took place on the night of April 23, involved officers from Gesonso police station in Kisii County and their counterparts from the Transnational […]
Budget-making processes in Nyanza: Journalists decry lack of transparency, information from counties
Stakeholders from several sectors have faulted four Nyanza counties over the lack of transparency in the budget-making processes which blocks journalists and the public from the crucial process. Activists, rights groups, residents, and journalists argue the process is shrouded in mystery and have poked holes in how Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya and Migori counties implement […]
One missing as boat capsizes in River Migori
One person has been reported missing after a boat capsized in River Migori in Matanda, Migori County. On Monday, December 4, 2023, the Kenya Red Cross announced that five people had been rescued while rescue efforts were ongoing for the missing person. “Early this morning, a boat capsized at River Migori in Matanda. Thanks to […]
Migori: 8 admitted over suspected Cholera outbreak
Eight people have been admitted to local health facilities in Migori County over suspected cholera ailments. The eight tested positive for Cholera symptoms pointing to high suspicion of a Cholera outbreak in the area. On Tuesday, the county health authorities put the residents on high alert to improve their hygiene to avoid contracting the disease. […]
Migori: 3 on the run, 2 arrested over illicit brew
Three suspected illicit brewers have escaped a police crackdown in Kuria West, Migori County. However, two were not so lucky as they were nabbed by the Kuria West sub-county police officers led by the police commander Cleti Kimaiyo. The Kuria West Police commander said that police impounded illicit brew (chang’aa) in the operation. Kimaiyo also […]
Puzzle as police officer shoots, kills colleague in Migori
A police officer attached to Awendo Police station in Migori is currently in custody after he allegedly shot and killed his colleague. The officer identified as Sulubu is said to have murdered his colleague Elijah within the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit armoury area in Awendo Sub County on Sunday, February 19 in the morning using […]