The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismantled a major illegal electricity connection syndicate in Igembe, arresting two individuals in a sting operation that exposed massive power theft. The crackdown, carried out early Sunday morning, August 17, 2025, marked a crucial step in the fight against unauthorised power connections that have continued to cause huge losses
Detectives from the Operations Support Unit have confirmed the arrest of David Onyango Ochanda in connection with a gold scam that cost an American investor USD 225,968.64, the equivalent of about KSh 29.3 million. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the case dates back to April 3, 2024, when the investor travelled to Kenya
A 26-year-old man believed to be behind a series of violent robberies in Rweno and Kiambaa has been arrested in an operation that brought relief to many residents who had been living in fear. The suspect, identified as Stephen Igogo Kariuki, was cornered by officers from Kiambaa Sub-County following a tip-off from members of the
Dickens Kamau Odhiambo, widely known as Kamau wa Kisumu, has now come out with a shocking revelation claiming that his life is in danger after exposing what he says is a failed State House promise. According to him, he never received the motorbike that President William Ruto promised him and other young people during a
K24 TV has strongly dismissed claims that it had shut down operations after 17 years on air, terming the reports as false and misleading. The rumours started when politician and blogger Alinur Mohamed posted on X that the Mediamax-owned station had closed its doors, a move that, according to his post, had allegedly left hundreds
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has exposed serious financial mismanagement in 12 counties after raising alarm over Sh229.4 million in outstanding imprests for the 2023/2024 financial year. The findings show that county executives have failed to follow basic financial rules, allowing huge amounts of money to remain unaccounted for. The report reveals that some officers were
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) Managing Director John Mativo faced tough questioning from Members of Parliament on Thursday, August 14, 2025, over billions lost in arbitration, questionable procurement procedures, and delays in paying landowners. Appearing before the Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy chaired by Pokot South MP David Pkosing, Mativo was pressed
Kelvin Otieno Onyango, better known as Kevo Sonko, was a man who lived in the fast lane. At just 30 years old, he had created an image that many of his social media followers admired and envied. His Instagram account was filled with videos showing him holding large bundles of cash, riding in sleek, high-end
Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang‘ has formally declined President William Ruto’s nomination to serve as the Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Dr. Ojwang’ cited personal reasons and a perceived conflict of interest as the basis for his decision, effectively halting the
In the past five days, Kenya has witnessed the tragic loss of at least 80 lives on its roads, a figure that has left many citizens deeply concerned about the state of road safety in the country. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir on Monday announced that his ministry had begun nationwide safety audits and inspections