Ode Francis
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Police officers arrest 8 criminal gang suspects in Bamburi
The arrests were made in Kijipwa, Kilifi County, following an ambush in the Bombo area of Kisauni. The suspects have been linked to a series of violent attacks in Bamburi, including a recent incident where a victim lost his hand.
Nyama Villa demolitions: Residents plead for Gov't intervention as more houses brought down
Desperate residents are now appealing to the government to intervene and save them from the private developer as demolitions continued on the second day.
Dozens of families left homeless after bulldozers demolish homes in Kayole
The demolitions stem from a long-standing land dispute, dating back to 2002, between a real estate company and individuals who are alleged to be occupying the land illegally.
Kisii Woman Rep on the spot as whistleblower reveals alleged embezzlement of NGAAF funds
In Kisii County, several groups listed as beneficiaries of the fund have come forward with complaints about misappropriation of the kitty, claiming that while the funds were supposedly allocated to them on paper, they were instead siphoned into private accounts of certain individuals....
Besigye to remain in custody as Karua awaits Ugandan practising licence
The court martial trial was adjourned on Monday to 10th December 2024 to allow time for Martha Karua, who will be the lead counsel, to obtain a temporary practising license from the Uganda council.
Employer arrested in nanny's attempted murder case after fall from Kiambu building
The arrest follows a series of inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the fall, which has raised serious concerns about employee treatment and safety in domestic environments.
Kiambu: Probe as nanny allegedly jumps from balcony to flee violent employer
The incident occurred on Monday, November 18, 2024, around 4 PM, when Atieno reportedly jumped from the apartment's balcony in a desperate bid to flee from her employer's alleged attack.
Looming demolitions for Kiambiu residents as gov't prepares for Affordable Housing project
The government has proposed demolishing the current slum, which residents claim belongs to the Kenya Defence Forces, to construct new affordable social housing.
Child narrowly escapes death as construction debris hits Syokimau estate
The incident occurred despite prior attempts by the National Construction Authority (NCA) to halt the construction. Records reveal that the NCA issued a stop notice on April 15, 2024, but the developer blatantly ignored it, continuing construction with impunity.
Probe as mutilated body of Sharon Atieno, 19, dumped in Kiambaa banana plantation
The badly mutilated body of Sharon was discovered on Friday, November 8, 2024, in a banana plantation in Banana area. Sharon is said to have left her residence in Thindigwa, Karuri, at 10 p.m. on Thursday to make a phone call. She was also taking a walk, ostensibly for a breath of fresh air, le...