Crime

Nestled at the junction of Ngong’ Road and Raila Odinga Road, Nairobi City Mortuary has served as the epicenter for death care in Kenya's bustling capital for over a century. This institution, once known for its grim reputation, has evolved significantly, reflecting Nairobi's own transformation from a colonial railway town to a modern metropolis.   The Early Days Founded in the early 20th...

  In the opulent suburb of Spring Valley, Nairobi, the story of Tob Cohen, once a celebrated CEO of Philips Electronics East Africa, has evolved into a gripping saga of murder, mystery, and legal warfare. The tale began with Cohen's disappearance between July 19 and July 20, 2019, from his Lower Kabete residence, only for his body to be gruesomely discovered in a septic tank at his Kitisuru home,...

  In the heart of Nairobi, where the city's pulse beats strongest, a story unfolded that would capture the imagination and sorrow of many. It was June 17, 2011, when Mercy Chepkosgei Keino, a promising young law student at the University of Nairobi, attended what should have been just another party at the Wasini Luxury Apartments in Westlands. However, that night would mark the beginning of an...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWEuVR1XIs Undercover Al Jazeera reporters, on Thursday  exposed how Kamlesh Pattni, alias Brother Paul turned dirty money into gold and established Southern Africa's largest smugglers ring.   A four-part investigative series revealed that Pattni would turn dirty money into gold and export it from Zimbabwe to Dubai, where he allegedly owned gold trading...

    In what has now become a heart-wrenching saga for many in Kenya, the body of 24-year-old activist Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti, who had been missing since November 2024, was discovered at Thika Level 5 Mortuary. The discovery has not only brought immense grief to his family but has also sparked a demand for accountability from both the police and the government regarding his disappearance and...

Lawrence Njuguna, better known as DJ Fatxo shared the events leading to the demise of interior designer Jeff Mwathi. Speaking at Radio Jambo, he explained that Mwathi looked distressed at around midnight as they were levering at a joint along Thika Road. At the time, DJ Fatxo indicated that he was engrossed in a conversation with the club owner and was not paying attention to Mwathi who was in the...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1767864174363783668 Joseph Irungu popularly known as ‘Jowie’ has been handed a death sentence in the September 2018 murder of Monica Kimani. While delivering the sentence, Justice Esther Nzioka indicated that the nature of the killing warranted the highest penalty. She stated that Jowie was ineligible for rehabilitation as the crime was beyond...

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https://twitter.com/i/status/1766405485836537949 The sentencing of Joseph Irungu alias Jowie has been postponed to Wednesday, March 13th. This is after Lady Justice Grace Nzioka pointed out that crucial documents expected to assist the court in reaching its final decision had been filed as late as last evening at 7pm. The postponement was also occasioned by a change of counsel by the accused...

Nairobi, Kenya – The horrifying details of the attack on Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei are slowly emerging, painting a picture of a senseless act of violence that has left the community in shock. According to eyewitnesses, the incident unfolded on the evening of September 1, 2024, as Cheptegei was returning home from a religious service. Her ex-boyfriend, whose identity has not been publicly...

Rally Driver Maxine Wahome now claims that the late Asad Khan was the one who attacked her and, in the process, hurt himself leading to his death.   In an affidavit filed in court, Wahome says that on December 12 last year, Khan woke her up on the morning of December 12 last year and ordered her to leave his house.   “That, in the process, he attacked me and I took refuge at the...

Mathe wa Ngara, an alias for Nancy Kizungu, a Kenyan woman, is currently evading authorities as law enforcement recently apprehended one of her associates. Nancy, previously unidentified, had been deeply involved in the illicit trade of marijuana within the slums., an alias for Nancy Kizungu, a Kenyan woman, is currently evading authorities as law enforcement recently apprehended one of her associates....

Not far from my village, a couple living in USA who had visited home were brutally butchered on Monday night in Gesima, Kitutu Masaba. Yesterday, I visited the well secured home and heard most horrifying story in my life. Edward Morema and his wife Grace were good people.   According to the week-old maid, she prepared food and served the elderly couple. There was a "visitor" who was very free...

Private citizens in Kenya who are licensed gun holders are allowed carry a concealed gun with them for personal protection. For those of youseeking thrilling outdoor activities other than the usual road trip or a safari, visiting a shooting range could be a creative addition to their bucket list. There are places in Kenya where a private citizen can head out to practice guns safely and under...

Jimmy Chérizier, also known as "Barbecue," is the leader of the Haitian gang and has issued a dire warning to Kenya and any other foreign forces considering sending security forces to the war-torn Caribbean country. According to "Barbecue," the gangs in Haiti will view the 1,000 police officers that Kenya plans to send there on a mission to restore peace as "invaders" who threaten the lives of...

Salma Hussein, the wife of the well-known rapper and producer George Mugai, also known as Madtraxx, has recently come forward with disturbing allegations of domestic abuse against her husband of five years. She bravely took to Instagram to share her harrowing experience, posting photos that revealed bruises and a doctor’s report from 2021 detailing the severity of the alleged abuse. The medical report...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey_b6Ed7JQw The residents full of anger were driving out an elephant out of their farm before it began charging back at them. They ran for some distance before turning back and began attacking the animal that was now hostile. Men came out in their numbers armed with all manners of weapons and began attacking the elephant which left at a helter skelter speed. They threw...

In a shocking twist in the investigation of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, law enforcement officials have confirmed a significant breakthrough. Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect arrested in connection with this high-profile murder, has his fingerprints matching those found at the crime scene. This revelation adds a pivotal piece to the puzzle, drawing intense media and...

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a statement following videos of detectives arresting an elderly man over what is purported to be a disputed piece of land in Nairobi’s Lavington district. One video shared by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai on Saturday shows police handcuffing the man and escorting him to the car, saying they are taking him to the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road....

New revelations have emerged into the mysterious killing of Nairobi Hospital Acting Finance Director Eric Maigo who was stabbed to death nearly two weeks ago. Sources privy to the investigations intimated that the suspect believed to be a minor now claims she stabbed Maigo in self-defence, and that she was a victim of rape. She reportedly told detectives that Maigo picked her up by the roadside as...