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Nairobi man allegedly attacks boda boda rider suspected of cheating with his wife

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-01-09 14:14:00

According to court documents and police reports, the rider had been regularly ferrying the accused's wife from her home to various destinations.

Nairobi robbery suspect claims police officer bit his middle finger during arrest

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-01-09 15:27:00

The man accused of violent robbery, narcotics trafficking, and assaulting police officers claimed that one of the arresting officers bit his finger.

Nairobi man knocks out friend's tooth after he scared, 'traumatised' his dog

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-01-23 08:00:00

Joshua Wesonga Mubweka denied unlawfully injuring James Mungare by breaking one of his upper incisors when he appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Stephanie Bett.

Nairobi teacher charged with assaulting 9-year old child, later beating up the kid's mother

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-01-23 09:04:00

The teacher, Terresia Wanjiru, 36, appeared before the court to answer charges relating to an incident that allegedly occurred on January 10 in Dandora Phase 5, Embakasi Sub-County.

University student accused of extorting men, posting false rape claims

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-01-23 15:10:00

Beth Wanja Wangari, alias Mary Nduta, is alleged to have used the account to bully and harass men she met earlier this year, contrary to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.

Two detained for 10 days over robbery of city boda boda rider

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-02-20 11:15:46

Benson Mutiso Muema and Moses Kavita Michael are under investigation for robbery with violence under aggravated circumstances, including the alleged use of a knife.

'Governor' opposes transfer, cites police brutality during arrest

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-02-20 11:34:18

A man facing felony, drug trafficking, and weapon charges told a Nairobi court he was assaulted during his arrest and requested protection and medical care.

Tenant charged with alleged malicious damage to property in Kilimani

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-02-25 11:51:16

A tenant has been charged with malicious damage to property after allegedly vandalising a residential premise in Nairobi’s Kilimani area.

Househelp steals Sh1.5m, elopes with boss's husband

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-02-27 10:48:27

Emma Isogol, 28, is alleged to have committed the theft on various dates between January 11 and 16 , 2026 from her employer, Koshi Komora, in the Kamae area of Kahawa West.

Nairobi businesswoman loses Sh15 million to cab driver in chemical supply scam

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-02-27 12:20:00

The businesswoman operating as a Safaricom dealer in Nairobi has filed a lawsuit after allegedly losing Sh15 million to a taxi driver who promised her a lucrative business deal that later collapsed.

How Ethiopians are being trafficked, exploited and dumped in Nairobi City

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-02-27 12:09:45

In a heartbreaking scene, twenty-three frail Ethiopian men of varying ages stood unsteadily at the dock, their bodies gaunt from exhaustion and starvation, barely unable to support their own weight. 

DCI officer accused of allegedly killing his wife detained for 14 days

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-03-05 18:05:55

A DCI officer who is suspected of murdering his wife, was on Thursday arraigned before Makadara Law Courts Principal Magistrate Jane Mbati.

Kenyan Man City fan accused of robbing Nigerian over EPL rivalry

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-03-06 12:12:10

A Nigerian national has moved to court accusing a Kenyan man of attacking and robbing him of his mobile phone and passport in a dispute allegedly sparked by a football shirt.

Man denies throwing girlfriend from balcony, hammer attack

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-03-13 11:51:32

According to court documents, Awuor allegedly attacked Moenga on December 24, 2025, in her bedroom at her home in Utawala, Nairobi, while armed with a hammer.

KDF officer found dead in bar guest room, 'men's entertainer' arrested at the scene

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-03-13 11:57:06

The body of Edward Gwako Nyabuti was discovered on February 28, after the bar manager, Moses Onyonka Nyamongo, reported the matter to Kware Police Station.

Police bust a baby selling syndicate in Dandora, three arrested

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-03-20 13:11:20

The three women were presented before Makadara Chief Magistrate Beatrice Kimemia through a miscellaneous application and remanded in custody pending further investigations. 

Kasarani labourer charged over Sh290,000 fake Qatar jobs scam

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-03-20 15:20:00

Hansel Wanyonyi Kitui is accused of obtaining Sh283,063 from Gecox Ohuru between May 2 and 24, 2025, by falsely claiming he could secure him a job abroad, according to court documents.

'Government officer' charged with raping university student

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-03-27 11:35:00

A man has been arrested and charged with raping a 20-year-old university student during their first night out. He allegedly forced himself on her inside his car in Ruai, Nairobi. 

Nairobi woman allegedly abandons 9-month-old infant for days to collect TV, faces trial

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-04-04 11:53:17

Jane Wangechi appeared before Makadara Senior Principal Magistrate Renee Kitagwa at the Makadara Law Courts, where she pleaded not guilty to charges of child neglect contrary to the Children Act.

Jilted man denies threatening to strangle estranged wife over missing curtains

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-04-04 12:03:11

In one message, he reportedly warned: “Nitakukata kichwa, take it from me. Ukicheza na mimi nitakumaliza” — a chilling statement interpreted as a direct threat to harm or kill the complainant.