Nicholas Komu
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Villages in central Kenya still dread return of Mungiki
There has been a consistent and strategic regrouping of gangs affiliated to Mungiki. → Read More
The puzzling killing fields of Kirinyaga
Police at a loss as cases of murder linked to domestic differences spike in county. → Read More
How young men with secret dark lives were lured and killed
Their bodies were found in Masinga Dam, Machakos County. → Read More
Mount Kenya county executives evade questions on Covid-19 tenders
Some counties engaged in direct tendering. → Read More
Police arrest JKUAT student over robberies, drugs trade
The student is said to have dived into a dam in a bid to evade police arrest. → Read More
Man hacks father to death in Nyeri following a family dispute
A man has hacked and killed his 84-year-old father in Tetu, Nyeri County following a family dispute. On Sunday morning, Mr Kiragu Wambugu, said to be in his thirties, allegedly attacked his father, Joseph Wambugu, with a machete at his doorstep following an argument that started on Saturday night. According to a relative, the two had protracted disputes for years that have been turning violent.… → Read More
Experts reviewing sexist error in P3 form
The Kenya Police Medical Examination Report Form popularly known as P3 is set to be revised to address existing gender discrimination gaps. Forensic experts are currently redesigning the document, which profiles the male gender as the only one capable of committing sexual offences. The document, which helps police document cases of assault and sexual offences, has been in used for years despite… → Read More
Systemic gaps denying defilement victims justice
A common phrase used as evidence in prosecution of sexual offences is “hymen was broken”. Often, both investigators and victims are left disappointed when suspected sexual offenders are freed on grounds of lack of evidence despite the frequent reference to the phrase. However, basing a sexual offence case on “broken hymen” is not only a medically incorrect misconception, but is also largely… → Read More
Nyeri village in shock as three murdered, suspect hangs himself
Kiamwathi village in Nyeri County is reeling in shock and grief following the killing of three people and the suicide of another one at night. One more person was injured while the man suspected to be behind one of the murders hanged himself. Three people were murdered while one hanged himself in the two separate incidents reported in two homes barely 300 metres apart. The first incident was… → Read More
Kenyans come to aid of parents who wanted to give up children
Kenyans come to aid of parents who wanted to give up children → Read More
As Europe tears down Baden-Powell statues, Kenyan Scouts pledge loyalty
As Europe tears down Baden-Powell statues, Kenyan Scouts pledge loyalty → Read More
Two killed in Nyeri as forest officers confront suspected illegal loggers
Two people were Wednesday evening allegedly shot dead by Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officers in Gatarakwa, Nyeri County following a confrontation over firewood. Police reports say that two KFS rangers were also injured, one by a bullet, in the confrontation with local youth in the incident which has elicited protests. According to authorities, KFS rangers on patrol intercepted two men suspected… → Read More
Double standards? Police allow tens of mourners at Nyeri funeral
Double standards? Police allow tens of mourners at Nyeri funeral → Read More
Dozens flout Covid-19 rules at Nyeri funeral attended by Dr Amoth
Dozens of mourners attended a funeral Friday in Nyeri blatantly flouting Covid-19 regulations in the eyes of top government officials. The funeral at CS Mutahi Kagwe’s backyard in Mukurweini was attended by over 400 people. Director General of Health Patrick Amoth led a delegation from the Health ministry to represent Mr Kagwe, who was expected to attend the event. Mukurweini MP Anthony Kiai and… → Read More
Five killed after car collides with truck along Nyeri-Nanyuki road
Five people have been killed after the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry in Naromoru along the Nyeri -Nanyuki highway. Police reports indicate that the crash occurred Tuesday night, a few minutes to 7pm, about 200 metres from Naromoru Town. Kieni East Sub-County police commander Wilberforce Sichalanyi confirmed that all five occupants of the saloon car died on the spot. "All the… → Read More
Policeman trades his gun for chalk to quench pupils’ thirst – Nairobi News
News,Gossip,Sports and Entertainment from Nairobi. → Read More
Atheists seek DP Ruto’s millions with invite to their meeting – Nairobi News
News,Gossip,Sports and Entertainment from Nairobi. → Read More
Acacia changes fortunes
Tree was nothing more than a source of wood, fodder and shade until foreign buyers cam knocking → Read More
Fires put Mt Kenya forest under threat
Officials lack resources to prevent and contain the fires. → Read More
Nyeri man stabs estranged lover to death
Police say manhunt on for the suspect who has since gone into hiding. → Read More