Crime
Two suspects arrested in Garissa over series of violent robberies
The latest arrests also come as police continue to rely on intelligence gathering and public cooperation to identify suspected criminal networks
North-Eastern
North-Eastern
Governor Guyo seeks four-county pact as bandit attacks unsettle Isiolo
The Governor's appearance also brought an end to a dispute over his failure to attend earlier committee sessions, with senators cancelling an arrest warrant that had been issued against him.
North-Eastern
Senate probe sought into drug shortages in Turkana health facilities
Turkana Senator Lomenen wants the Senate Standing Committee on Health to establish the extent of the shortages and determine whether health facilities have enough essential medicines and medical supplies to ser...
Crime
Man arrested in Garissa over alleged fake Safaricom agent SIM-swwap fraud
The suspect allegedly told the attendant that he was offering a line upgrade before using the opportunity to swap the mobile line
North-Eastern
Man jailed 25 years for defiling 15-year-old child in Isiolo
The conviction followed evidence presented by the prosecution, including testimony from the complainant and five other witnesses, supported by medical evidence. The court found the evidence sufficient to prove...
North-Eastern
Ndindi Nyoro piles pressure on Government over Isiolo insecurity after Gotu killings
The attack has raised fresh concern over the safety of people living in parts of Isiolo, where livestock theft and armed attacks have continued to put both residents and security personnel at risk.
Politics
Muturi: Garissa attack on opposition leaders was ‘attempted assassination’
The former CS called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to move swiftly to establish what happened and identify those behind the incident.
North-Eastern
Police recover homemade gun after foiling highway robbery in Garissa
According to the police, the suspects had been intercepting motorists and robbing them at gunpoint, prompting officers to mount an operation to stop further attacks along the route
Counties
Police failure to arrest Governor Guyo sparks Senate fury
The Senate has escalated pressure on Inspector General Douglas Kanja, asking why police have not arrested Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo to appear before the County Public Accounts Committee. The committee says Guyo...
North-Eastern
Man charged with two counts of defilement over alleged abuse of 13-year-old in Garissa
The man faces two counts of defilement contrary to Section 8(1)(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006, alongside an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child under Section 11(1) of the...
North-Eastern
500 livestock returned to Isiolo herders after bandit attack
The attackers fled with the animals following the raid, but their attempt to escape was cut short after a multi-agency security team was alerted and launched an immediate pursuit.
Health and Wellness
Dengue outbreak hits 1,678 cases in Garissa, Wajir as five deaths investigate
A Public Health Emergency Operations Centre has also been fully activated, with county and sub-county coordination meetings continuing. Health facilities in affected areas have also been placed on high alert, w...