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Football Fan in Distress After His Vehicle is Stolen From Parking During Kenya vs Gabon Clash at Nyayo Stadium

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

A Kenyan football fan is in distress trying to find his vehicle after it was stolen from where he had parked during the Harambee Stars vs Gabon match at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in a statement shared via X on Monday, March 24, revealed that the vehicle, a Toyota IST of registration number KBN 093B was stolen from a roadside parking along Kisauni Road just behind Nairobi West Hospital.

“A football fan is lamenting the loss of his vehicle which was stolen while parked by the roadside along Kisauni Road behind the Nairobi West Hospital, as he watched a match between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Gabon’s national team at the Nyayo Stadium.

“Reporting at Akila Police Station in Lang’ata, the car owner indicated that he parked his Toyota IST registration number KBN 093B silver in colour at the said spot, at 3.40pm and proceeded to the fan-parked stadium for the World Cup Qualifiers showdown,” DCI stated.

The fan is said to have gone to his parking spot a few minutes past 7:00 pm only to find his vehicle missing.

He has since provided enough proof of ownership to the police, and the officers are now working round the clock to find the vehicle.

“Still healing from a 2-1 loss to the Aubameyang-led Gabonese, the man returned to pick his car at minutes past 7pm only to find it missing. Having provided sufficient proof of ownership of the vehicle to the police, the car has been circulated as stolen, with DCI Langata leading the investigation,” the DCI said.

Several incidents of mugging were also reported outside the Nyayo Stadium after the Harambee Stars vs Gabon World Cup Qualifier.

Meanwhile, police in Juja are also investigating the theft of a white Toyota Axio, registration number KCR 628U which was stolen from a residential house at Matangi area near Rurii Primary School, Kimbo.

The owner had left it parked outside the residential home on Saturday night, but on waking up found it gone.

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Kenyan Politicians Die in Grisly Road Accident in Uganda

by Romelu Lukaku
written by Romelu Lukaku

Four Kenyans, including two politicians, lost their lives on Saturday, March 22, 2024, in a grisly road accident that occurred in Tapach on the Ugandan side.

West Pokot County Commissioner Khaliff Abdullahi on Sunday morning confirmed that the two politicians wo died in the accident are from West Pokot.

Police reports indicate that the accident took place along Moroto-Loroo Road within the Karamonjong area in Uganda at about 8:00 pm on Saturday, involving Kenyans who were on their way back to Kapenguria, West Pokot, from Moroto.

Three passengers died together with the driver, with only one person surviving the horrific accident.

The people who died have been identified as Philemon Lotudo, Elijah Lopuke, Jackson Kariwoi, and Ben Ikong.

Reports also indicate that Kariwoi and Ikong died on the spot while Lotudo succumbed to his injuries on his way to the hospital. The other victim passed away while receiving treatment.

The victims are said to have been part of a delegation accompanying Pokot South MP David Pkosing on a cross-border tour of Kenya and Uganda.

Sook Ward MCA Martin Komongiro narrowly escaped the accident with his life and was rushed to Eldoret for specialized treatment.

One of the deceased vied for the Kapenguria MP seat in the 2022 elections while the other took a stab at the MCA position.

Lopuke, on the other hand, had won the UDA chairmanship in Alale Ward in West Pokot in the ruling party’s last grassroots elections.

Investigations into the accident have since kicked off. A postmortem has already been conducted, and the bodies, together with the survivor, have left Moroto Referral Hospital for West Pokot at 3:00 am. They are currently being reserved at Cherangani Nursing Funeral Home.

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Former Nyandarua Governor Jailed For Graft

by Daily Trends
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Former Nyandarua County Governor, Daniel Waithaka Mwangi, has been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of Ksh. 1 million after being found guilty of procurement irregularities.

The verdict was delivered at the Nyahururu Anti-Corruption Courts, where Waithaka was sentenced alongside Grace Wanjiru Gitonga, the former County Executive Committee Member for Water, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources.

Gitonga also received a sentence of two years or a Ksh. 1 million fine.

Waithaka was sentenced to two years in prison or a Ksh. 500,000 fine for wilfully failing to comply with procurement laws, and another two years or Ksh. 500,000 fine for abuse of office.

Chief Magistrate Hezekiah Keago ruled that the sentences would run concurrently if Waithaka fails to pay the imposed fine.

Gitonga, for her part, was sentenced to two years or a Ksh. 500,000 fine for engaging in a project without prior planning.

She was also given another two-year sentence or a Ksh. 500,000 fine for wilfully failing to comply with procurement laws.

Like Waithaka, Gitonga’s sentences will run concurrently if the fine is not paid.

The court heard that on April 30, 2014, both defendants, in their capacity as public officers responsible for managing public property, violated the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2006.
They unlawfully procured the services of M/s TAHAL Consulting Engineers Limited without a procurement plan for the 2013/2014 financial year, contrary to Section 26(3)(a) of the Act.

Additionally, the court found that on or about April 4, 2014, Waithaka improperly used his office to confer a benefit on M/s TAHAL Consulting Engineers Limited.

He awarded the company a contract for the development of the County Water Master Plan and the design review of the Ol Kalou Town Sewerage System without following the required procurement procedures.

Waithaka is the third governor in the past two years to be convicted on graft charges, joining former Samburu County Governor Moses Lenolkulaal and former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu.

Prosecution team in this case was led by Mercy Gateru, Maryanne Mwangi, Alex Akula, and Wesley Nyamache.

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KRA officers arrested at JKIA for demanding Ksh120K bribe from traveler

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends
  • The KRA officers demanded a Ksh120,000 bribe as a condition for the release of goods they had confiscated from the traveler.
  • The traveler refused to pay the bribe and instead reported the matter to EACC.
  • They are being detained at the Industrial Area police station, awaiting to be arraigned in court on Monday.

Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers for demanding a bribe from a traveler.

EACC, in a statement issued on Saturday, February 22, 2025, said that the officers identified as Mutava Lawrence and Timothy Momanyi were arrested on Friday evening at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

According to EACC, the two officers demanded a Ksh120,000 bribe as a condition for the release of goods they had confiscated from the traveler.

“As part of the ongoing crackdown on bribery at service delivery points, the EACC arrested Mutava Lawrence and Timothy Momanyi, employees of the Kenya Revenue Authority deployed as customs officers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, for allegedly demanding a KES 120,000 bribe as a condition for the release of goods they had confiscated from a traveler,” EACC said.

The traveler refused to pay the bribe and instead reported the matter to EACC, after which the anti-graft agency swung into action and arrested the suspects as they received the bribe they had demanded.

A search was conducted on them, and a total of Ksh 297,000 was recovered, which is suspected to be proceeds of corruption.

They are being detained at the Industrial Area police station, awaiting to be arraigned in court on Monday.

“The Commission conducted an operation and arrested the suspects on Friday evening while receiving the bribe. After the arrest, a search was conducted on the suspects’ cars where KES297,000 suspected to be proceeds of corruption and a firearm were recovered. The suspects are held at Industrial Area Police Station awaiting further processing,” the EACC said.

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Two arrested in Ainabkoi for killing their elder brother over food

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

A family dispute over food took a tragic turn in Mochokoret village, Ainabkoi Sub-County, when two brothers allegedly killed their elder sibling in a heated argument at the dinner table.

According to DCI detectives investigating the incident, the confrontation erupted as a 70-year-old father and his three sons were having dinner. What began as a verbal disagreement quickly escalated into violence, culminating in the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Emmanuel Kiplagat Sing’oei.

Despite their father’s desperate attempts to intervene, the altercation spiraled out of control. Kiplagat sustained a deep stab wound to the left side of his chest, leaving him in critical condition. He was rushed to Plateau Mission Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death upon arrival.

Law enforcement officers responding to the distress call arrived at the scene and recovered a blood-stained kitchen knife believed to be the murder weapon, along with a bloodied T-shirt. The two suspects, Duncan Kiptoo Singo’ei, 27, and Kelvin Kiplimo Singo’ei, 25, were taken into custody and are currently being processed for a court appearance.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal dispute as the community reels from the shocking incident. Law enforcement officials urge families to seek peaceful conflict resolution methods to prevent such tragic occurrences.

The two suspects are expected to be arraigned in court soon to face charges related to the killing.

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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu sentenced to 12 years in prison

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been sentenced to 12 years in prison or a pay a fine of Ksh53.5 million, over Ksh588 million corruption case.

Waititu will serve the sentence concurrently, and has been barred from holding any public office for a period of 10 years.

His wife Susan Wangari Ndung’u has been sentenced to a one-year jail term and a fine of Ksh500,000.

Waititu, his wife and six others have 14 days to file an appeal to their sentences after being found guilty of defrauding Kiambu county Sh. 588M, during his time in office.

More details to follow….

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Kuscco Scandal: 4 suspects including New Fortis Sacco treasurer George Magutu arrested as DCI intensify investigations into Ksh13B fraud

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Detectives drawn from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (DCI) have arrested four individuals linked to the financial mismanagement at the Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO).

The National Police Service (NPS) in a statement issued on Thursday, February 13, 2025, said that three of the suspects namely Jackline Pauline Atieno Omolo, George Ochola Owino, and Mercy Njeru were arrested in different areas within Nairobi.

They are facing several charges including Conspiracy to Defraud Contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code, Stealing by Directors or Officers of Companies Contrary to Section 282 of the Penal Code and Making a False document Contrary to Section 347(a) as read with Section 349 of the Penal Code.

“The National Police Service through the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has set in motion investigations into the Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO) scandal, leading to the arrest of three persons namely; Jackline Pauline Atieno Omolo, George Ochola Owino, and Mercy Njeru. The three, who were arrested in different areas within Nairobi County, now face several charges including Conspiracy to Defraud Contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code, Stealing by Directors or Officers of Companies Contrary to Section 282 of the Penal Code and Making a False document Contrary to Section 347(a) as read with Section 349 of the Penal Code,” the NPS statement reads in part.

New Fortis Sacco treasurer George Magutu Mwangi, who previously served as Kuscco chairman, was separately arrested within Nyeri county.

The arrests come after the Inspector General of Police Mr. Douglas Kanja assured that the National Police Service will leave no stone unturned in investigating the matter, as he received the KUSCCO forensic report from the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya.

“Further to the case, one more suspect by the name George Magutu Mwangi was arrested in Nyeri County. This comes after the Inspector General of Police Mr. Douglas Kanja assured that the National Police Service will leave no stone unturned in investigating the matter, as he received the KUSCCO forensic report from the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya. As investigations continue, NPS remains committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation, uncovering the facts that will see all those involved are brought to book,” NPS stated.

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A DCI homicide detective combs the scene along Mombasa Road where a body of man was found dumped. PHOTO/@husskhalid/X
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Body of unknown man found dumped on river bed along Mombasa Road

by Daily Trends
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A body of an unknown man has been found dumped on a river bed at the Kitengela/Athi River junction along Mombasa Road.

Human Rights activist and Voices Of Community Activists and Leaders of Africa (VOCAL Africa) CEO Hussein Khalid who on Monday, February 3, 2025, visited the scene of the incident, stated that the body appeared to have been dumped on Monday, February 3.

According to Khalid, the body of was of man that appeared to have been in his 30’s.

It had a cut on the leg and appeared like the legs were tied together, signifying the pain the man must have gone through before meeting his death.

The police visited the scene, picked the body and took it to the mortuary for preservation and other processes.

“Our @VOCALAfrica_ team is presently at the Kitengela junction scene where we’ve confirmed a body was dumped a while ago. The body is of a male. Roughly around 30 years of age. It has a cut on the leg and it appears like the legs were tied together. @NPSOfficial_KE, @DCI_Kenya and locals are at the scene. The police have now picked the body for transfer to the morgue,” Khalid stated.

The discovery of the body comes as pressure continues to mount on President William Ruto’s administration to resolve the spate of abductions targeting dissidents.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and CS Muturi separately challenged the police to probe the matter.

They want the security agencies to produce those behind the vice that has been blamed on the Kenya Kwanza administration.

The leaders spoke on the day the bodies of two of the three men who went missing in Mlolongo, were found at City Mortuary in Nairobi.

“This is murder most foul; what has been described is something quite gruesome. It is only fair that at this point in time, the country should shelve all other business they have and discuss this matter of abductions and extrajudicial killings,” Muturi said when he accompanied the victim’s families at City Mortuary.

“When I called the press conference on the 12th of January, I ended by saying that this matter, if left unchecked, will plunge this country into chaos and anarchy and called for a national dialogue and indeed a commission of inquiry to inquire into these gruesome murders.”

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Rueben Urbanus Kioko, a former lawyer at Trident Insurance
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KRA confirms ownership of vehicle ‘stolen’ by former Trident Insurance lawyer

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confirmed the ownership of a vehicle allegedly stolen by Rueben Urbanus Kioko, a former lawyer at Trident Insurance.

KRA presented a document in court confirming the contested vehicle is owned by Muus Kenya Limited. 

“The vehicle, KAH 113S is owned by Muus Kenya Limited,” said a KRA representative when he presented the document at Milimani law Court.

Kioko, who appeared before Magistrate Hon Ben Mark Ekhubi at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, October 8th, 2024, is accused of stealing a motor vehicle, a Hyundai valued at Sh 300,000, from Capitol Hill Towers in March 2023.

He was released on a bond of Sh 500,000 or an alternative cash bail of Sh 200,000 after denying the charge filed against him by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Igonga.

The charge against Kioko had been drawn by the Officer Commanding Capitol Hill Police Station, Nairobi and sent for authentication to the DPP’s office.

The advocate was arrested on April 30, 2024, and released on a police cash bail after recording a statement under inquiry. The Capitol Hill Police Station boss directed Kioko to appear before court to take a plea on May 10, 2024, but he was charged on May 16, 2024.

Rueben Urbanus Kioko, a former lawyer at Trident Insurance

Kioko has now obtained orders from the High Court to stay the proceedings.

“Criminal proceedings before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Milimani in Criminal case E503 of 2024 are hereby suspended until the hearing and determination of this petition,” according to a court order dated September 30th, 2024.

The lawyer was dismissed from Trident Insurance due to allegations of gross abuse of office, professional misconduct and mismanagement of the insurance firm.

It is alleged that he allocated 70% of office work to friends- 70% to his own firm that goes under the style of Urbanus K & Associates Advocates- sabotaged the company’s insurance business with county governments, and approved unauthorized claims for 48 accident victims who were not insured by Trident.

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DCI boss Mohamed Amin during a past event. PHOTO/@DCI_Kenya
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‘We thought he is Francis Gaitho’- DCI on Why They Abducted Journalist Macharia Gaitho

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a statement clarifying on why the mistakenly arrested veteran journalist Macharias Gaitho.

Mistaken for Francis Gaitho

In a statement released on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, through the National Police Service, the anti-crime agency says its officers had mistaken Macharia Gaitho for Francis Gaitho, whom they say is a subject of their investigation.

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho arrested
Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho. PHOTO/Courtesy

“The National Police Service would like to clarify to the public that this morning, we arrested journalist Macharia Gaitho in a case of mistaken identity, meant for the arrest of Francis Gaitho who is our subject of investigation. We reiterate that as a Service, we do not target journalists in any way, and today’s incident is highly regrettable.

“The National Police Service remains committed to working with the media while discharging our mandate of promoting accountability and transparency,” the statement reads.

Macharia Gaitho was on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, abducted inside Karen police station where he had driven to after noticing suspicious people in a Subaru of registration number KCB 847F, trailing him.

Macharia Gaitho roughed up

Gaitho was, however, followed to the police station by the unknown people, who roughed him up and bundled him in a waiting probox, and drove away with him as police officers at Karen Police Station watched.

He was later released after the DCI said the arrest was as a result of a mistaken identity.

Francis Gaitho’s problem

Francis Gaitho who is a popular X user on Monday, July 15, 2024, caught the attention of DCI after he disputed the identity of the prime suspect in the murder of women whose bodies were recovered at a dumpsite in Kware, Pipleline, in Embakasi South.

“The DCI have released the name and photo of Collins Jomaisu Khalisia as the so-called “serial-killer” linked to the bodies found at Kware dumpsite. However there’s no public records of such a name but cross-referencing the image on X reveals that his real name is Jairus Onkundi, a graduate from Meru University of Science and Technology,” Francis Gaitho stated.

Francis Gaitho has since confirmed that he is in touch with his lawyer, after being mentioned by the DCI.

“Thank you for all the messages of concern. I’m truly humbled. As a law abiding citizen, I’m currently in-touch with my legal counsel on how to proceed. Warm regards,” he stated.

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Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho arrested
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Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho Abducted at a Police Station, Freed After Uproar

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho was on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, abducted inside Karen police station where he had driven to after noticing suspicious people in a Subaru of registration number KCB 847F, trailing him.

Macharia Gaitho roughed up

Gaitho was, however, followed to the police station by the unknown people, who roughed him up and bundled him in a waiting probox, and drove away with him as police officers at Karen Police Station watched.

The incident was captured on camera by Gaitho’s son who was with him at the time they were being trailed.

Macharia Gaitho released

After the video went viral on social media and caught the attention of the media, the veteran journalist was set free.

The probox which bears the registration details of KBC 725J that had driven away with him went back to Karen Police Station, dropped him and drove away.

Macharia Gaitho’s daughter Anita Gaitho has since confirmed the release of her father.

She says they have filed an abduction report at the police station.

“I’m with my dad Macharia Gaitho. He’s just been brought to Karen police station by the car that abducted him. He’s safe although they roughed him up a bit. We’re making the abduction report right now,” Anita said.

Anita has also stated that the abductors of her father had guns and handcuffs but refused to identify themselves while forcefully making the arrest.

Mistaken identity

She further notes that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that indeed the abductors were their officers, and that the arrest was as a result of a mistaken identity.

“The DCIO here have confirmed that the abductors are indeed their own DCI. They claim that it is a case of mistaken identity. They’re trying to make it difficult for us to make the report, asking us to go make it at DCI headquarters. They want us to report them to themselves?” she stated.

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NTSA national crackdown
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NTSA Crackdown: 14 Seater Matatu Found Carrying 31 Students, Driver Escapes

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officers are looking for a PSV driver who escaped after his 14-seater matatu was found carrying 31 students in Meru County.

According to NTSA, the students were on Saturday, March 30 coming from Tharaka Nithi County travelling back home following closure of schools.

The vehicle that belongs to Meru Nissan Sacco was towed to a nearby police station for further action.

Alternative transport arrangements were made for the learners who were allowed to proceed with their journey.

NTSA has urged drivers and school management entrusted with the safety of school children to understand their responsibility.

NTSA on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, kicked of a nationwide crackdown that saw several vehicles and motorcycles impounded.

NTSA teamed up with the National Police Service to erect roadblocks on major highways in a multiagency operation that nabbed several traffic offenders.

Many motorists were caught unaware during NTSA road safety compliance checks across several counties.

Pedestrians along major roads in Nairobi who failed to use pedestrian crossing bridges were not spared.

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Guard Force Number (GFN) by Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA)
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Explosive Scandal: Private Security Firms Allege Multi-Billion Shilling Scam in Govt’s Planned Private Security ID

by Daily Trends
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Private  Security Companies and their associations  have expressed concerns about the issuance of Guard Force Number (GFN) by Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA), which could potentially lead to a multi-billion shilling scandal.

All employees in the private security sector, including guards, bouncers, consultants, close protection officers, and others, are required to attend training at institutions licensed by PSRA to obtain the  security ID called GFN.

There are between 1.2 million to 2 million employees in this sector, and the training costs between Kes 10,000 to Kes 12,000 Kes.

It leaves alot of unanswered questions regarding the high cost of this government ID, which could potentially cost all security more than Kes 12 billion. Additionally, it is unclear who the beneficial owners of the training institutions are.

There are concerns that a government institution is charging for such services, with the money being paid to a private security company. It is also worrying that guards are expected to pay for personal numbers, while NSSF and NHIF Numbers are never charged.

There are reports that PSRA CEO, Fazul Mohammed, has shares in several licensed security training schools via proxies and that he is allegedly pressuring security companies to get training from his security training schools, potentially making him one of the key beneficiaries.

So far, PSRA has not only  forced security bouncers from hospitality clubs, lounges and Security Bouncers Association to get training from the same  schools but has also reached out to Universities.

Even highly trained security directors and general managers are being forced to get training from these schools located in Eldoret, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Nairobi.

We are reading Mischief because Fazul Mohammed  is the only CEO or Director running a whole Government Institution without a fully constituted PSRA Board. He also continues to make serious National Private Security Industry decisions without any Industry Stakeholders Consultation and engagement.

It is equally worrying that neither the PS nor CS has spoken out against these unprofessional and unethical practices, and there have been reports of threats against anyone who dares to speak out as well as claims that he has full backing from the President and Chief of Staff.

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Mystery Surrounding Marathon Star Kelvin Kiptum’s Tragic Fate Unravels as Three Suspects Are Apprehended

by Daily Trends
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Police have apprehended three individuals suspected of visiting the residence of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum just days before his fatal accident.

The trio, yet to be identified, was initially held at Kaptagat Police Station in Elgeyo Marakwet County, later being transferred to Iten for further interrogation.

Detectives in Elgeyo Marakwet County, the hometown of the late athlete, are intensively questioning the suspects to ascertain the purpose of their visit.

The investigation was prompted by Kiptum’s father, Samson Cheruiyot, who raised concerns about four strangers appearing at their home in Chepsamo village, Kaptarakwa ward, Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County, just four days before the tragic accident.

The three out of four individuals suspected of visiting the residence of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum just days before his fatal accident. Photo/Courtesy/NTV.

Earlier, it was revealed that all four individuals had been summoned for questioning by the Elgeyo Marakwet County Criminal Investigations Officer.

Mr. Cheruiyot, adamant about a thorough inquiry, positively identified the three suspects at Kaptagat Police Station, where the vehicle they used was also seized for further examination.

The investigation aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the marathon star’s untimely demise.

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Unraveling the Enigma: Dennis Onsarigo’s Inquisitive Dive into Monica Kimani’s Murder Verdict

by Daily Trends
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Seasoned journalist Dennis Onsarigo has delved into the intricacies of the Monica Kimani murder case, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the verdict delivered by Lady Justice Grace Nzioka.

Onsarigo’s musings raise compelling questions about the guilt of Joseph Irungu, popularly known as Jowie, and the innocence of journalist Jacque Maribe.

Exploring the Lack of Evidence

Onsarigo begins by scrutinizing the evidence presented during the trial, questioning whether there were any documented threats made by Jowie towards Monica Kimani.

He challenges the narrative by probing Monica’s circle of friends for any indications of Jowie’s violent tendencies or previous altercations.

The Crime Scene and Witnesses

A key aspect of Onsarigo’s analysis revolves around the crime scene itself. Were there any witnesses who heard disturbances or screams from Monica’s apartment? What insights did neighbors provide regarding Monica’s past guests and movements? Onsarigo dissects the details, searching for clues that could shed light on the events leading up to the tragic incident.

The Missing Puzzle Pieces

Onsarigo explores the apparent gaps in the prosecution’s case, questioning the motive behind Jowie’s actions. He wonders about the significance of a “small drop of blood” found on Jowie’s shorts, raising eyebrows about the selective disposal of evidence.

A snippet photo of journalist Jacque Maribe and Joseph Irungu Jowie in court. Photo/Courtesy.

The journalist also highlights the discrepancy in Jowie burning some clothing items but not others, leaving readers to ponder the potential reasons behind such actions.

Crime of Passion or Staged Murder

Onsarigo’s social media post delves into the heart of the matter, contemplating whether Monica’s murder was a crime of passion or a meticulously staged event. He raises questions about Jowie’s possible motives and contemplates whether the prosecution was presented with a prepared crime scene, complete with a dining set.

The Silent Victim

Onsarigo concludes his piece with a poignant reflection on the absence of Monica Kimani’s voice in the trial. Despite the verdict, he emphasizes that Monica, from her grave, has not spoken during the proceedings, leaving room for speculation and uncertainty.

Dennis Onsarigo’s insightful take on the Monica Kimani murder case prompts readers to critically evaluate the evidence, question the motives, and consider alternative scenarios.

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Dennis Itumbi and Jacque Maribe
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Monica Kimani Murder: Itumbi Romantically Embraces Maribe in Court as he Celebrates Her Acquittal

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenyans witnessed an emotional and heartwarming scene in court as journalist Jacque Maribe was acquitted of murder charges in the Monica Kimani case.

The spotlight, however, shifted towards Dennis Itumbi, whose passionate reaction has since gone viral.

In a video capturing the moment, Itumbi can be seen tightly embracing Maribe just after Lady Justice Grace Nzioka announced the verdict of her acquittal.

The genuine display of joy and relief has resonated with many, as Itumbi took to his official X account to pen a heartfelt message for Maribe.

“Jacque Maribe is FREE! Maribe DID NOT kill Monica. Daaamn! I feel so vindicated!” Itumbi exclaimed in his post, shedding light on the six-year-long journey Maribe endured – a journey marked by shadows and unjust chains.

Itumbi’s message didn’t shy away from addressing what he referred to as a “rogue” DCI boss, George Kinoti, who allegedly used Maribe as a pawn in his pursuit of sensational headlines.

The post emphasized the truth’s brilliance, dispelling the darkness created by “Kinoti’s lies” and a scripted narrative aimed solely at media attention.

“Today, the truth has unveiled its brilliance, dispelling the darkness. The darkness of Kinoti lies and outright script aimed for Media headlines and nothing else,” Itumbi passionately wrote.

He likened Maribe to a phoenix, encouraging her to rise from the ashes, emphasizing that while time may have been lost, the essence of her being remains untouched.

Itumbi extended collective hands on behalf of friends, welcoming her back to the embrace of freedom.

In a show of unwavering support, Itumbi declared, “Let the record reflect that you have always been INNOCENT. The system failed you, and the rogue people who added you in this case just for headlines and creation of a circus should answer, and you must not let them walk out of the mess without questions.”

Acknowledging the pain Monica’s family endured, Itumbi expressed hopes for comfort to fill their hearts beyond the pursuit of justice.

To Jacqueline Maribe, he concluded with a powerful message, “There is a reason storms are named after women. Storms, like focused women, cannot be stopped. You are a lovely storm! Be blessed.”

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