Two arrested over possession of Ivory in Mombasa
Police in Mombasa have arrested two men for allegedly being in possession of elephant trophies. Ibrahim Samonali and Japhet Muguni Bakari were arrested at Mwembe Tayari area in Mombasa. “Nine elephant tusks weighing approximately 9 kg were today morning impounded after a Mombasa-bound TAHMEED bus from Kitale was intercepted by Detectives and Kenya Wildlife Service […]
Taita Taveta county on the spot for overspending Sh 234 million
It has emerged that Taita Taveta county overspent funds amounting to sh 234 million on its allocation to county assembly in two consecutive years . Speaking during an audit query meeting between senate committee on accounts and investment chaired by Senator Moses Kajwang, Taita Taveta governor Granton Samboja ,the committee pointed that the funds allocated […]
Actor arrested over Moi girls rape incident
A set book actor has been arrested by Director of Criminal Investigation over the Moi girl’s student rape incident. The 26 year old suspect was arrested by Kilimani based detectives after the form two victim positively identified him. “Detectives handling the case are carrying out further enquiries including a DNA analysis to scientifically link the […]
Police officer arrested over raping woman at gunpoint
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Department in Lamu county are investigating an incident where a police officer attached to the Mokowe Administrative Police Camp allegedly raped a woman at gunpoint. According to a police statement, the incident took place at Langoni Arra village in Lamu west. The suspect who has been identified as […]
Security heightened after suspected Alshabaab fighters cross into Kenya
Security has been heightened after Alshabaab fighters were seen crossing into Kenya in Mandera county. According to a report seen by Baraka FM, two group of 100 fighters crossed into the country through Mandera County on Wednesday morning. According to the report, the two groups were each carrying heavy luggage . On Wednesday, the National […]
Iftar dinner raises Sh 15 million in two hours
An Iftar dinner organized by the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims successfully raised over Sh 15 million in two hours for refugee education in Kenya this past weekend. The dinner held at the Intercontinental hotel had dignitary speakers including H.E. Ali Bunow Korane, the Governor of Garissa County; Ambassador […]