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Kenyan socialite and content creator Amber Ray has revealed that her cosmetic transformation is not yet complete, despite recently undergoing several procedures in Turkey. Speaking at Natalie Githinji’s Endometriosis Warriors event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Sunday, September 27, Amber said she still intends to undergo a procedure to reduce her double […]
Read briefingNAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have opposed the release on bail of five suspects charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, citing fears of witness interference, destruction of evidence, collusion and flight.The prosecution says the accused could compromise the ongoing investigation if released, with several alleged accomplices still at large.The five — Rose Mbithe Mulwa, Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and Maritim Kimutai — are facing murder charges over the killing of Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026. The five were due to appear before the High Court on Tuesday for plea-taking.In an affidavit filed in court, Homicide Investigations Bureau officer Corporal Romana Odour acknowledges the constitutional right to bail under Article 49(1)(h), but argues that compelling reasons exist to keep the accused in custody pending the conclusion of the trial.According to the affidavit, investigators believe Dr Mutiso’s killing was linked to a long-running dispute over a 20-acre parcel of land in Mlolongo involving the deceased, her husband and the first three accused.The first three accused — Mbithe, Angela Mulwa and Chris Mulwa — were allegedly known to Dr Mutiso and her family and are said to have formed part of a wider group that investigators believe planned and facilitated the killing.The prosecution alleges that the group conducted surveillance on Dr Mutiso, gathered personal information about her and her family and coordinated communications, logistics and other activities for about four months before the murder.Investigators further claim that telecommunications and other electronic evidence links the accused to meetings, communications and activities allegedly connected to the planned attack.The affidavit also cites an incident on July 7, when Dr Mutiso reportedly told investigators that she had been confronted by two armed people riding on a motorcycle near Junction Mall along Ngong Road.The investigating officer says subsequent investigations identified the fourth accused, Kimoi, as the alleged pillion passenger during that incident.On July 29, investigators allege, Dr Mutiso was intercepted while travelling in an Uber vehicle, registration KDJ 609D, and fatally shot.Earlier proceedings had also placed Kimoi at the centre of the alleged shooting, with investigators telling court that he was suspected of firing the fatal shots.The DCI says searches following the arrests led to the recovery of items considered significant to the investigation.Among items allegedly recovered from the Karen residence of the first and second accused were a black-and-red A7 notebook containing details of the Uber vehicle used by Dr Mutiso, Airtel SIM cards, photographs of the deceased and members of her family, and copies of her husband’s national identity card.A search of the third accused’s residence in Kerarapon allegedly led to the recovery of a motor vehicle investigators believe had been taken from the deceased’s home in Mlolongo.The investigating officer describes Kimoi as a serving police officer at the time of the alleged offence and alleges that he fled after the shooting.Investigators further claim that he later destroyed the clothes he was wearing during the alleged shooting by burning them in an attempt to eliminate forensic evidence.The prosecution has also raised concerns over alleged attempts to interfere with people cooperating with investigators.According to the affidavit, investigators received intelligence on August 20 about an alleged plan to harm suspects who had agreed to assist with the investigation.Kimutai was subsequently arrested at Pangani Police Station on August 22 while allegedly visiting one of the cooperating suspects and carrying food, the investigating officer says.The DCI says information obtained from Kimutai’s phone subsequently helped investigators trace and arrest additional suspects, including three people who had allegedly fled to Uganda.Three additional suspects — Police Constable Collins Bett Kilangat, Pius Muiruri Mbugua and Samuel Karanja Gathoni — were arrested in Uganda on August 29 and returned to Kenya. They are expected back in court on October 1.The DCI says investigations remain ongoing, with several alleged accomplices still at large, including some senior police officers.The prosecution argues that releasing the five accused could enable them, either directly or through associates, to interfere with witnesses, destroy or conceal evidence and frustrate ongoing investigations.The affidavit identifies Dr Mutiso’s husband as a key prosecution witness and describes him as particularly vulnerable because of his relationship with the first three accused and the trauma arising from his wife’s death.The DCI also says some witnesses have been placed under the protection of the Witness Protection Agency and argues that the accused or their associates could attempt to contact, intimidate or influence them if released.
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Read briefingOver 130 residents from Chandavai in Lamu County have filed a lawsuit against Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and multiple Kenyan state agencies, seeking to halt construction on a proposed Ksh 2 trillion oil refinery project. The legal challenge comes just days before a scheduled groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, placing the multi-trillion-shilling development in jeopardy. Allegations of Unlawful Displacement and Eviction The 133 plaintiffs claim that state actors and private contractors have systematically cleared land that their families have occupied, cultivated, and used under customary tenure for generations. The dispute centers on land parcel LR No. 13061 in Chandavai. According to court filings, the residents contend that heavy machinery and bulldozers first entered the property on August 7, 2024, destroying crops, homes, and community structures without prior consultation, formal notice, or monetary compensation. The residents highlight several core claims regarding their historical ties to the disputed area: Ancestral Presence: Families have built homes, farms, mosques, shrines, and burial sites on the land. Customary Rights: The plaintiffs argue that their long-standing occupation grants them valid, compensable land interests under Article 40(4) of the Kenyan Constitution and the Land Act, even without formal title deeds. Exclusion from Compensation: The r...
Read briefingKiharu MP and People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has dismissed efforts by the current government to claim credit for Dangote’s oil refinery investment in Kenya, saying the project was enabled by work completed by earlier administrations. Speaking at the PPK party headquarters on Monday, September 28, 2026, Nyoro said Kenya should acknowledge the role of previous governments in building the infrastructure that encouraged major investors to consider the country. Nyoro said Kenyans should welcome investors such as Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, arguing that such investments support industrialization and create jobs. “Na tunaheshimu wawekezaji wote. Kwa sababu gani? Wanaweka viwanda, inaajiri Wakenya. Dangote refinery is a very good idea,” Nyoro said. However, Nyoro rejected claims that President William Ruto’s administration was solely responsible for bringing Dangote’s investment to Kenya. “And we must know, si Ruto wameleta Dangote Kenya. It is the investment of our country in the previous years that have brought Dangote here in Kenya,” he said. MV Da Yang carrying 2,930 metric tonnes of heavy construction machinery for the Dangote Refinery groundbreaking ceremony docks at Lamu on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Nyoro pointed to infrastructure developed in Lamu by earlier administrations, arguing that the current government inherited the facilities that now pro...
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Read briefingMurang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata at the Murang’a Governor’s Investment Dinner on Friday, September 25, 2026. Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced an ambitious strategy to establish a new planned industrial city spanning 1,400 acres. The project aims to drive economic revitalization and boost regional manufacturing by attracting both local and international investors. Speaking at the second Murang’a Investment Dinner in Nairobi, Kang’ata highlighted the scale of the proposed hub in comparison to Kenya’s capital. “The vision of Murang’a is to create another city larger than Nairobi,” Kang’ata said. “The Nairobi CBD sits on 350 acres. Now our industrial city is 1400 acres; therefore, we will have a bigger city if our dream is realized.” Located near Del Monte, the industrial development relies on leasing land to manufacturers under 99-year terms to ensure long-term stability for businesses. To attract investors, the county government is offering land at Ksh 7 million per acre despite a true market value of Ksh 35 million per acre. Currently, 60% of the available land is already booked. “The main investment is the industrial city near Del Monte, where we are giving one acre at Ksh.7 million. The true value is about Ksh.35 million per acre. It’s planned and secure, and 60% is already booked,” he said. So far, activities at the Murang’a Industrial Park have reporte...
Read briefingAuthorities in Western Kenya have arrested a senior police officer following allegations involving the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Lugari Sub-County. The suspect, identified in police records as Lumakanda Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Wycliff Kwendo, remains in custody at Kakamega Police Station as detectives investigate the incident. Evacuation ruse and confrontation According to official incident logs recorded under OB 14/27/09/2026, the officer allegedly initiated the plot by reaching out to a local family residing in the Kambi Moto area of Kipkaren River. Claiming that security forces were about to conduct an urgent multi-agency operation in the neighborhood, he advised the family to leave their home immediately for their own safety. The girl’s parents trusted the senior law enforcement officer and met him along the highway. He then transported them in his personal vehicle to an entertainment venue, instructing them to remain there until morning. Sensing that something was amiss, the mother persuaded her husband to return home early. Upon arrival, they discovered their front door locked from the inside. When their teenage daughter eventually opened the door, the parents confronted the police commander inside the residence, where he was allegedly barefoot with his clothing unbuttoned. Allegations of intimidation and bribery When confronted, the...
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Read briefingThe Standards cross-border vote smuggling investigation continued to draw strong reactions, with IEBC and DCI denying the allegations and questioning the timing of the report.
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