Police in Narok are investigating an incident where a Maasai Mara University employee and student was allegedly killed by a mob on allegations of stealing a cow. Narok Police commander Riko Ngare confirmed that three people namely; Felix Lemomo, Dennis Lanke and Brian Lanke have been arrested and are helping the police to unveil the circumstances that led to the death of Gideon Mankuyio on Saturday. Ngare said the deceased had been found lying unconscious and surrounded by members of the public at TM area, in Narok town. “The members of the public told the police that the deceased had…
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The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) will recruit 10,000 police constables through a new online system, a move aimed at ending corruption, nepotism, and irregularities that have long plagued police recruitment. NPSC Commissioner Prof Collette Suda said the digital process will drastically reduce human contact, choking off opportunities for bribery and favouritism. “It is true there has been public outcry over irregularities during police recruitment,” Prof Suda told a public participation forum in Kisumu. “Leveraging technology will significantly reduce irregularities and give young Kenyans a fair chance to serve in the National Police Service.” Past recruitment scandals have included bribery,…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru County Commissioner Dr Lyford Kibaara have provided differing statements regarding claims of child sexual exploitation in Maai Mahiu, Nakuru County, as revealed by a BBC investigation. During a press conference this morning outside her office, the governor confirmed the investigation and stated that inquiries are ongoing to gather more information on the issue. She urged the community to remain alert and to inform the appropriate authorities about such incidents. “Everyone has a role to play in such cases; we should not leave it to the police and social workers only,” she said. The governor…
Gang violence in Haiti continues to cripple the small Caribbean nation, with 1,520 people killed during the second quarter of 2025 alone. Despite efforts by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM), working in close collaboration with the Haitian National Police, gangs continue to terrorise civilians, creating a grim picture of human rights violations. On 1 August, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) released a report detailing the disturbing human rights situation in the country. It revealed that between April and June 2025, at least 1,520 people were killed and 609 injured — mostly in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan…
Kenya’s Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status is on thin ice as the US Senate has begun a probe into several issues, including human rights violations and links to terror groups. The Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) designation is granted to countries that have strategic working relationships with the US Armed Forces but are not members of NATO. The probe was initiated by Idaho Senator Jim Risch, who introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2026, seeking a 90-day reassessment of Kenya’s MNNA status. One of the major concerns is Kenya’s growing ties with China,…
President William Ruto fulfilled his Sh1 million promise to the Harambee Stars squad after their historic 1-0 win against DR Congo’s Leopards on Sunday, August 3. The confirmation came on Monday, August 4, through State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed in a statement on X. “President William Ruto has fulfilled his commitment to pay Sh1 million each to all 27 Harambee Stars players and 15 members of the technical bench—a total of Sh42 million—following the national team’s 1-0 win over the DRC on Sunday. Sports Ministry officials, led by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, delivered the funds, and a similar reward awaits…
Police officers, Kenya Revenue Authority officials, and chiefs are some of the professional groups most involved in unethical conduct, according to the National Ethics and Corruption Survey 2024. Released on Tuesday, August 8, the report was compiled by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) after interviewing over 6,000 respondents nationwide between August and October 2024. It found that police officers topped the list at 27.6 per cent, followed by KRA officials at 17.3 per cent, chiefs at 16.2 per cent, county inspectorate officers at 14.6 per cent, county revenue officers at 13.4 per cent, lawyers at 14.1 per cent, and…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested TikToker Shedrack Omondi Okindo, also known as Hon Mosquito, for alleged incitement through a TikTok video. According to the DCI, the clip, which contained threats of violence and incitement against public order, quickly went viral, triggering public concern and swift action from security agencies. “Detectives have arrested Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon Mosquito, in connection with a seditious video that was widely circulated on TikTok on August 1, 2025,” the DCI said on X. Okindo was arrested in his hideout in the Miritini area of Mombasa County after detectives trailed him following…
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) detectives have arrested two suspects believed to be running a drug lab in Diani, Kwale County. In a statement on their X handle, the DCI said they uncovered a secret narcotics lab in the quiet neighborhood of Mwabungo village, Ukunda, an area more often associated with serene beaches than crime. According to the DCI, a team from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and Kenya Police carried out a well-coordinated raid on a heavily guarded, secluded one-acre compound hidden behind tall walls and a secure gate. Two suspects were arrested: a 37-year-old Italian national, Gianardi Giulio, and Kenyan…
Activist Mwabili Mwagodi has recounted how he was abducted and held incommunicado for four days in Tanzania, before being abandoned in a thicket in Kinondo, Kwale County. After receiving medical treatment for five days at a Mombasa hospital, Mwagodi—accompanied by his relatives, lawyer, and fellow activists—made his first public appearance at the Central Police Station in Mombasa to record a statement. However, his attempt was unsuccessful after the Officer Commanding Station declined, citing a lack of jurisdiction since the incident had occurred outside their area. Addressing the press afterwards, Mwagodi explained that he had been working legally at a hotel…
