Ella Obota
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IPOA launches probe after woman assaulted by police officer while seeking help
The woman is said to have visited the Naroosura Police Station to report a domestic matter after her husband allegedly swindled her out of a motorcycle they bought together.According to the woman, her husband reportedly sidelined her from the profits of the motorcycle business, leaving her high and...
Off The Record Podcast | The fight against femicide ft Njeri Wa Migwi and Joanna Kinuthia
In this episode we talk to Usikimye CEO Njeri Wa Migwi and JoannaK cosmetics founder Joanna Kinuthia on the call to end the vice.
Seven Chinese nationals convicted for illegal mining in West Pokot
The individuals—Wang Youping, Xian Zhenming, He Zhouming, Wang Xiadodong, Zhao Zhenewei, Guan Qiang, and Deng Chun—were arrested during a joint operation on February 12, 2025.According to the DCI, the enforcement team raided a site where large-scale mining activities were ongoing, despite the a...
Three suspects charged with forgery, possession of Gov't documents
The trio—Livingstone Ambani Munala, Leonard Clifford Wafula, and Paul Muigai Kimani—were arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhumbi at the Milimani Law Courts.Munala, who faces the bulk of the charges, was slapped with 13 counts, among them seven for forgery of official stamps and...
Three men charged with trafficking aloe gum worth Ksh.15M
Adan Adaw Abdullah, Ahmed Yusuf Abdurahiman, and Chode Cheme Chode were on Monday arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts, where they denied the charges leveled against them.The trio was arrested on April 13, 2025, at the Merti junction roadblock, strategically positioned along the Marsabit–Isiolo Highway...
Nakuru man released on Ksh.150K bond over possession of elephant tusk worth Ksh.4.7 million
The accused, a middle-aged man appeared before Nakuru Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to answer to charges of ‘dealing in and possessing a specified endangered wildlife trophy without a permit.’
Mombasa: Two arrested as police recover vehicle stolen from Buruburu Police Station
The vehicle, a silver Toyota Axio Reg. No. KDP 289B, had been reported stolen at Buruburu Police Station.
Nairobi County to revoke licenses of garbage firms dumping waste illegally
In a notice dated March 27, Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria expressed concern over some garbage collection companies illegally dumping waste in unauthorized areas, contributing to environmental pollution in and around the Capital.
Super Metro denies violations cited in NTSA license suspension
This follows the suspension of Super Metro's license by NTSA on Thursday, citing multiple violations of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) regulations, including expired vehicle inspection certificates, unqualified drivers, speed limiter infractions, labor law breaches, among other issues....
Rainfall expected to continue across Kenya this week – Met. Dept.
According to the weatherman, heavy rainfall will be recorded in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, Nairobi County, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Southeastern lowlands and Northeastern Kenya during the period.