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Heavy Rains Set to Intensify Across Kenya, Meteorological Department Warns

Clare Ochieng'March 19, 2026

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, has warned of intense rains expected to affect several parts of the country for the next 6 days. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, KMD stated that the rains will kick off from Thursday March 19, until March […]

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CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Cliffe OlooMarch 19, 2026

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Ftr. The declaration was made through a gazette notice dated March 18, 2026. “IT IS notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the […]

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Detectives Nab Serial Robber in Kisumu, Recover G3 Rifle Linked to Multiple Attacks

Centrine OgonyoMarch 18, 2026

A serial robber suspect has been arrested by detectives in Kisumu County and recovered a G3 rifle linked to multiple robberies across Kisumu and Kakamega counties. In a joint operation of experts drawn from Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and their counterparts from the Operations Directorate, resulted in the recovery of a suspected getaway […]

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Court clears way for charges against pastor Mackenzie over 52 Binzaro deaths

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 27, 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been cleared to formally charge Good News International Church leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and several other co-accused persons who are linked to the deaths of 52 people at the Binzaro homestead in Kilifi County. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Joy Wesonga, Malindi Senior Principal Magistrate, who […]

DPP secures conviction of Kamiti prison wardens for aiding escape of terror convicts

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 15, 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured the conviction of three prison officers stationed at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, over their role in aiding the escape of convicted terrorists in November 2021. The case exposed serious security lapses within the country’s most secure correctional facility. Senior Principal Magistrate Boaz Ombewa delivered the judgement at […]

Finland education scholarship case resumes in Nakuru as bank official testifies

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 15, 2026

The Sh1.1 billion Finland Education Scholarship case resumed at the Nakuru Law Courts with the prosecution presenting its 137th witness as it seeks to demonstrate how public funds set aside for students, were allegedly misappropriated through the Uasin Gishu County Overseas Education Trust Fund. Domitilla Maiyo, a bank official, appeared before the court giving a […]

Six Iranian nationals arrested with methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion plead guilty to drug trafficking charges.

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 13, 2026

Kenya’s intensified crackdown on narcotics has scored a major breakthrough after six Iranian nationals pleaded guilty to trafficking illegal methamphetamine worth Ksh 8.2 billion on the high seas, as eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers in a separate case were arraigned in Mombasa over Sh192 million meth trafficking case. The six Iranians, namely Jaseem Darzadeh […]

Court Hands Two-Year Jail Term to Man Found with Commercial Electric Detonators In Isiolo

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 8, 2026

The Isiolo Law Courts have sentenced a man to a two-year jail imprisonment or a fine of Sh200,000 after finding him guilty of illegally possessing commercial electric detonators, items classified as highly controlled explosives under the Kenyan law. Ibrahim Ali Kala was convicted following a lengthy trial that stemmed from his arrest on January 26, […]

Eight KDF soldiers charged over drug trafficking as DPP opposes bond

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 8, 2026

Eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have been arraigned at the Mombasa Law Courts and charged with trafficking narcotic drugs, in a high-value case involving methamphetamine with an estimated value of more than Sh192 million. The suspects appeared before the Senior Principal Magistrate Gladys Olimo, where they all denied the charges. They included Duke Nyamwaya […]

Nine arraigned over fraudulent issuance of national identity cards

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 8, 2026

Nine suspects, including officers from the National Registration Bureau (NRB), brokers and foreign nationals, have been arraigned in court over allegedly involving themselves in an elaborate scheme involving the unlawful issuance of National Identity Cards and other vital government documents. Following weeks of investigations into what the authorities termed as a well-coordinated identity fraud network, […]

DPP moves to appeal a 10-year sentence in Kajiadio child sexual assault case

Centrine OgonyoJanuary 7, 2026

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has announced plans to appeal a ten-year prison sentence imposed to a man found guilty of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old minor in Kajiado County, citing concerns that the conviction does not fully reflect the gravity of the offence. In a statement released on Tuesday, January 6, […]

High Court Jails Senior PCEA Leaders for Contempt Over Treasurer Installation Dispute

Centrine OgonyoDecember 19, 2025

The High Court has sentenced two leaders of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) to jail for contempt, after disobeying the orders that barred the installation of the church’s Honorary Treasurer. PCEA Secretary General Rev. Dr. Patrick Waihenya and Moderator Rev. Patrick Thegu Mutahi were convicted following the court’s discovery that they willfully ignored […]

DPP Secures 15-Year Jail Term for Ex-Police Officer Convicted of Defilement in Baringo County

Centrine OgonyoDecember 13, 2025

The Director of Public Prosecutions has pronounced a 15-year jail sentence to a former police constable after finding him guilty of defiling a minor at Makutani Village in July 2022. Delivering the judgement at the Kabarnet Law courts, Hon. Purity Kosgey stated that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, dismissing the claims by […]

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Heavy Rains Set to Intensify Across Kenya, Meteorological Department Warns

March 19, 2026

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CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

March 19, 2026

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Detectives Nab Serial Robber in Kisumu, Recover G3 Rifle Linked to Multiple Attacks

March 18, 2026

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Atwoli Dismisses Petition Challenging His Re-election as COTU SG

March 18, 2026

The Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya (COTU-K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed a petition filed to challenge his re-election for a sixth term. In a statement on Wednesday, March 18, Atwoli, responding to a case filed by Fazul Mohamed alongside the Institute for Democratic Governance, termed the claims as baseless and politically motivated. […]

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Heavy Rains Set to Intensify Across Kenya, Meteorological Department Warns

CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Detectives Nab Serial Robber in Kisumu, Recover G3 Rifle Linked to Multiple Attacks

Atwoli Dismisses Petition Challenging His Re-election as COTU SG

DCI Cracks Down on Fake Police Recruitment Scam, Suspect Arraigned in Court

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Heavy Rains Set to Intensify Across Kenya, Meteorological Department Warns

CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Detectives Nab Serial Robber in Kisumu, Recover G3 Rifle Linked to Multiple Attacks

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Court clears way for charges against pastor Mackenzie over 52 Binzaro deaths

DPP secures conviction of Kamiti prison wardens for aiding escape of terror convicts

Finland education scholarship case resumes in Nakuru as bank official testifies

Six Iranian nationals arrested with methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion plead guilty to drug trafficking charges.

Court Hands Two-Year Jail Term to Man Found with Commercial Electric Detonators In Isiolo

Eight KDF soldiers charged over drug trafficking as DPP opposes bond

Nine arraigned over fraudulent issuance of national identity cards

DPP moves to appeal a 10-year sentence in Kajiadio child sexual assault case

High Court Jails Senior PCEA Leaders for Contempt Over Treasurer Installation Dispute

DPP Secures 15-Year Jail Term for Ex-Police Officer Convicted of Defilement in Baringo County

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Heavy Rains Set to Intensify Across Kenya, Meteorological Department Warns

CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

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Atwoli Dismisses Petition Challenging His Re-election as COTU SG

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Heavy Rains Set to Intensify Across Kenya, Meteorological Department Warns

CS Murkomen declares Friday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Detectives Nab Serial Robber in Kisumu, Recover G3 Rifle Linked to Multiple Attacks

Atwoli Dismisses Petition Challenging His Re-election as COTU SG