Author: Lorren Aliwa
Mombasa County Lands and Urban Planning Executive Committee (CEC) member, Mohamed Hussein, was arrested on Sunday in connection with the gang-rape of a blogger who had publicly criticised Governor Abdulswamad Nassir. The arrest followed an ongoing investigation into the violent attack, which has sent shockwaves across the coastal city. According to Coast Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Adan Guyo, Hussein is being linked to the brutal assault that occurred in early September. The blogger had reportedly condemned the county leadership, sparking the alleged retaliation. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the high-profile individuals involved and the nature…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Vihiga and Kakamega counties have launched an urgent investigation into the alleged abduction of PAG General Presiding Superintendent. Bishop Patrick Lihanda went missing under mysterious circumstances. The bishop was last seen leaving the Nyang’ori PAG headquarters around 4 p.m. on his way to a meeting in Mbale town, Vihiga County. Shortly after his departure, Bishop Lihanda sent a chilling SMS to his driver, stating that his life was in danger. When the driver attempted to reach him, he found that the bishop’s phone had been switched off, raising immediate concerns for…
Residents of Kabete on Sunday handed over a brand new car to Mwimuto Police Station for officers to use as a patrol car to maintain security in the area. According to a certain publication, the vehicle, a Toyota Probox, was bought due to the joint effort of community members who wanted to improve security in their village. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Kabete Police Commander Antony Mbogo stated that the car will come in handy in providing a quick response to insecurity cases in the area. While handing it over, the residents made it clear that the vehicle would be…
Panic gripped Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday evening after a transformer exploded along Ronald Ngala Street, triggering a massive inferno that sent traders and pedestrians scrambling for safety. The explosion occurred around 6:00 p.m., amid heavy rainfall that had just begun pounding the area. Eyewitnesses described the horrifying moment when the transformer burst into flames, engulfing the ground floor of a three-storey commercial building adjacent to the site. Videos circulating online showed thick black smoke billowing from the building, with the fire quickly spreading to nearby shops, including a shoe retailer. The explosion caused widespread chaos, with terrified…
Six students from Mumbuni Boys Secondary School in Machakos have been arrested following a fire that broke out in one of the dormitories on Thursday night. According to Machakos County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia, a half-liter of petrol, suspected to have been used to start the fire, was recovered from the scene. The suspects, who are in Form 3 and Form 4, were held overnight at Machakos police station but later returned to the school for the board of management to determine their fate. “The fire broke out at exactly midnight, and the school’s administration quickly reported the incident to…
Three men, including two brothers abducted in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have been found alive and released, bringing an end to a tense search. The brothers, Jamil Longton, 42, and Aslam Longton, 36, were discovered in Gachie on Friday morning, while Bob Njagi, the Free Kenya Movement coordinator, was found in Thogoto, Kikuyu. According to Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, the brothers were dumped at the Gachie border between Kiambu and Nairobi. “Every prayer and intervention made a difference,” Odhiambo wrote on X. The three men are currently undergoing medical check-ups before being reunited with their families. The…
In a shocking incident, a 21-year-old man from Mwala, Machakos County, walked into Masii Level III Hospital on Sunday night after chopping off his own manhood. The man, identified as Alex Muthini Mwanzia, arrived at the hospital carrying parts of his severed genitals wrapped in a nylon bag. According to Mwala Subcounty Police Commander Nancy Jerobon, the case was reported as a self-inflicted assault, with the victim presenting himself for treatment at the facility. He was later referred to Machakos Level 5 Hospital for further medical attention. “He took himself to the hospital where he was immediately referred for specialized…
Transport along Magadi Road in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, was disrupted on Tuesday morning as students from Multimedia University staged demonstrations over water shortages and poor internet connectivity in their hostels. The protests, which began early in the day, saw the students block the highway, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes. The students accused the university administration of ignoring their demands to restore water supply, stating that they had been without clean water for several days. This, they said, had caused significant inconvenience, especially for those residing in hostels. “We’ve been patient, but the administration has ignored our concerns despite…
A devastating fire engulfed the Mukuru Kwa Njenga Estate near the Muhindi Mweusi area in Nairobi on Monday night, leaving hundreds of residents displaced. The blaze, which broke out around 9 p.m., destroyed approximately 100 households, forcing families to seek refuge in nearby estates. The Kenya Red Cross Society was among the first to respond, dispatching a rescue team to assist in the emergency efforts. “A fire incident has occurred at Mukuru Kwa Njenga, near Muhindi Mweusi in Nairobi County. Our team is on the ground, actively engaging in response efforts alongside community-based disaster response teams,” confirmed the Red Cross…
Nairobi City County officials shut down the popular Quiver Steak House on Sunday due to ongoing noise pollution. The decision followed numerous complaints from residents, who had long been disturbed by the loud music emanating from the entertainment joint, affecting their ability to sleep. Led by the Chief Officer of Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, the county officials moved to enforce the closure after the establishment repeatedly ignored notices to reduce noise levels and implement soundproofing measures. Despite the residents’ persistent pleas, Quiver’s management failed to address the concerns, leading to heightened pressure for the steak house to be closed. During the…