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DCI launches investigation into disputed Ruai land ownership

The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched investigations into the disputed Ruai land ownership following a recent video on social media. The matter was first raised by one Catherine Wanderi, who said that someone had commenced construction on her land. She was requested...

Police intercept bus ferrying ammunition and government stores

A multi-agency team manning a roadblock along the Thika-Garissa highway intercepted a bus ferrying a cache of ammunition and government stores. A search in the bus revealed 19 rounds of 7.62x51mm G3 live ammunition, 116 rounds of 7.62x39mm AK-47 live ammunition, two empty AK-47 magazines,...

Police intercept contraband alcoholic drinks and bhang along Busia-Kisumu road

Police have on Sunday intercepted contraband alcohol drinks and bhang along the Busia-Kisumu road following a routine operation. The illegal consignement was recovered onboard a Nairobi bound public service minibus before hawk-eyes police pounced on them. The driver of the minibus was arrested and is currently...

Orengo denies being chased away from Seme burial ceremony

Siaya Governor has come out to dismiss media report that he was on Saturday chased away from a burial ceremony in Seme. Through a statement, Orengo said that the presiding Bisho and Seme MP James Nyikal had already proceeded to the burial of his father...

Somali pirates hijack oil tanker off coast of Yemen

An oil tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Yemen by Somali pirates, as confirmed by Somali officials who spoke to the BBC. The oil tanker identified as  MT Eureka is reported to have been heading to Somalia following the incident at the  Gulf...

Murkomen urges seriousness among Kenyans living in high-risk areas

Interior CS Kopchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans living in high-risk areas to take seriously the warnings issued by the government over heavy rains experienced across the country. Speaking on Saturday, the CS warned residents of Kerio Valley, part of the Coast region, and Turkana, that...