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Crime and justice in Kenya: courts, police, security and accountability stories. Fact-focused reporting for the public.
High Court summons WPA director over three witnesses in four-man missing case
Milimani High Court ordered the Witness Protection Agency director to appear in person and say what was done for three potential witnesses in the habeas corpus file on Abdulaziz Zizou, Macmillan Kiarie Mugo, Michael Oloo and Evans Otieno, missing nearly two months.
Kilifi leaders: genital-vanishing rumours used to provoke attacks and extort cash
On Monday 17 August 2026 Governor Gideon Mung’aro, Kilifi North MP Owen Baya and Bishop Amos Lewa said unverified ‘disappearing genitals’ claims had led to attacks, two deaths, property losses and a Matsangoni extortion try of Sh2,000 after a Sh100,000 withdrawal.
High Court keeps Chelogoi’s Sh1.3bn Lower Kabete fraud trial on track
Justice Alexander Muteti refused to halt the Sh1.3 billion Lower Kabete land-fraud case against former Nairobi PC Davis Nathan Chelogoi; mention is 1 September 2026 before Magistrate Alego. Prosecution has closed; accused are on defence.
Police arrest six at Jogoo House protest demanding Kanja resign
On Monday 17 August outside Jogoo House, police arrested at least six activists led by Julius Kamau, who chained himself to the gate with coffins marked “Why kill Kenyans?” after Sunday’s Homa Bay death; Murkomen has previously defended IG Douglas Kanja.
Homa Bay rally: one dead, 46 hurt, six cars burned on Mbita road
Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital said a Ugandan woman run over at Sunday’s Linda Mwananchi rally died there; 46 were injured (7 critical, 4 gunshot), six vehicles were burned on the Homa Bay–Mbita road, and SDA Lake Victoria Field HQ in Lala was attacked.
Kapondi denies Gachagua’s 18-gun claim over Wasama killing
Mt Elgon MP Fred Kapondi on Thursday denied Rigathi Gachagua’s claim that 18 firearms and more than 3,000 bullets were found at his home after Nathan Masai Wasama, 61, was shot at Tuikut on 6 August; five suspects are in custody.
Red Cross: 31 dead, 75 seriously hurt in 23 crashes in first 13 days of August
Kenya Red Cross counted 31 deaths and 75 serious injuries in 23 crashes in the first 13 days of August 2026 and wants 30 km/h zones at schools, markets and estates; the tally includes Kijabe, a 16-year-old driver in Parklands and a Marsabit roadside hit.
Activists demand arrests after goons beat petitioners at Mombasa Assembly
After Wednesday’s assault at Mombasa County Assembly, VOCAL Africa’s Hussein Khalid said an official needed a head scan and a journalist was hurt; Coast police boss Ali Nuno promised arrests, while activists said officers stood by.
DCI recovers M16 in Isiolo Burat, links it to four Isiolo–Meru murders
A joint team recovered an M16 with five 5.56×45mm rounds in Kakili, Burat, Isiolo, and DCI says it may link to four killings from January 2025 to February 2026; the rifle is tied to bandit Aloise Lochuchu alias Akoo and goes to the National Forensic Lab.