A man has been apprehended by police in Eldoret for allegedly murdering a Form 2 student, who is believed to have been his girlfriend.

The tragic event took place at Gem Farm in the Moiben sub-county of Uasin Gishu.

The suspect, who works as a boda boda rider, turned himself in to the authorities on Friday and reportedly confessed to the crime.

According to Uasin Gishu county police commander Benjamin Mwanthi, the suspect had picked up the girl from a local mixed secondary school before taking her to a lodging at Gem Farm, where they spent some time together.

“After the incident, he contacted the local chief to inform him that he had killed his girlfriend,” Mwanthi stated.

Following his call to the chief, the suspect, who operates his boda boda business in the vicinity, walked to a nearby police station to report the crime.

The chief and police quickly responded to the scene, where they discovered the girl’s body wrapped in a blanket.

“He was subsequently arrested and detained as we initiated an investigation into the matter,” Mwanthi added.

While the motive behind the murder remains unclear, the suspect is believed to have strangled the girl following a dispute over unspecified issues.

Mwanthi urged parents to remain vigilant about their children’s whereabouts, particularly those attending day schools.

“As parents, we must prioritize the safety of our children, both in and out of school,” he emphasized.

The suspect will undergo interrogation and statement recording before being processed for court.

“He is cooperating with the investigation, after which he will be presented in court regarding this incident,” Mwanthi confirmed.

The community has expressed outrage over the killing of the schoolgirl, condemning the act.

A requiem mass held in Kimilili, Trans Nzoia County, to pay tribute to the late former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati descended into chaos on Friday when local Governor George Natembeya was reportedly ambushed by hired goons shortly after his arrival.

Natembeya stated that upon his entrance, Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau, who had seemingly left the event earlier, returned with a rowdy crowd that aggressively confronted his team, necessitating police intervention.

The officers allegedly instructed Bisau to vacate the area. However, Natembeya claims the MP directed the unruly group to position themselves along the roadside to ambush his convoy as it departed.

In the midst of the turmoil, Natembeya’s driver, Kaitano Siphas, sustained a neck injury while trying to protect the Governor from a barrage of stones. Additionally, two police officers were injured and are currently receiving medical care.

Natembeya has condemned the attack, labeling it a “disgraceful and barbaric” effort to instill fear and disrupt peace.

The Governor of Trans Nzoia has urged law enforcement to investigate the incident thoroughly and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

He reassured residents that his administration will not be intimidated by such acts and will persist in its efforts to create a safer and more prosperous county for everyone.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is seeking assistance from the public to help apprehend three primary suspects involved in the murder of British national Campbell Scott.

The homicide team at DCI has identified the suspects as Benard Mbunga Mbusu, Samuel Musembi Kamitu, and Alphonse Munyao Kilewa, also known as Edu. They are connected to the violent death of the 58-year-old, whose decaying body was found in Makongo Forest, Makueni.

Authorities believe the suspects lured Scott, who was in Nairobi, under the pretense of a business meeting before he vanished on February 17, leading to his murder.

In addition, police have detained two other individuals who are assisting with the investigation.

Alex Mutua Kithuka and Albunus Mutinda Nzioki appeared before Magistrate Lukas Onyina on Monday.

The court was informed that initial investigations suggest Scott was taken to Mutua’s residence in Pipeline, Nairobi, where he is thought to have been killed.

The prosecution revealed that the two suspects allegedly tried to use Scott’s credit cards in Nairobi, Voi, and Mombasa.

They were apprehended on March 1 along the Nairobi-Mombasa Road, and it was discovered that the first suspect had already vacated his Pipeline home.

The family of Chief Inspector Nicholas Aguk Oballa, who tragically lost his life while on duty on February 7, has expressed their frustration over the lack of investigation into his death.

Chief Inspector Oballa, who served as the base commander at Embakasi Police Station, reportedly died while assisting with the presidential convoy at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

According to his family, he was struck by a reckless driver while directing the presidential party into the airport’s VIP area. They claim that the entire motorcade passed by the injured officer without stopping to help.

For the past four weeks, the family has been left in the dark, as no information about the vehicle or its occupants has been released. This apparent lack of action from the authorities has led them to suspect a possible cover-up.

The Director of Public Prosecutions and the Inspector General have acknowledged the complaint, and a requiem mass is scheduled to take place at the Nairobi Central SDA Church.

Now, the family is torn between demanding a swift investigation and grappling with their grief, all while unanswered questions continue to haunt them.

A man from Nyandarua has received a life sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The ruling was delivered by Engineer Chief Magistrate L. Atamba on Thursday.

David Kimani Njuguna was also handed an additional 40-year sentence for two separate charges of inflicting serious harm on the girl and a 3-year-old boy.

In his ruling, Atamba emphasized that the evidence presented in court clearly established the defendant’s guilt for the crime committed on May 27, 2024, in Matura village, located in the Magumu area of Nyandarua county.

Kimani, who lived nearby, carried out the assault while the victims were in a grazing field.

Additionally, he is facing charges in a separate case involving the death of a 2-year-old boy named Brian Kinyua, with the judgment for that case scheduled for April.

Kajiado County Assembly’s Minority Whip and Purko MCA, Simon Mumeita Saitoti, has tragically passed away.

The 42-year-old leader died at Karen Hospital in Nairobi on Wednesday, where he had been receiving treatment following a minor surgical procedure. Saitoti was admitted to the hospital on February 26, and after the surgery, he was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he remained until his death.

Kajiado County Assembly Speaker Justus Ngossor confirmed the news, expressing that the Assembly will take charge of the arrangements for Saitoti’s burial.

“The County Assembly community has lost a brave warrior, a dedicated leader, a dear friend, and a valued colleague. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends,” Ngossor stated in a Thursday announcement.

He encouraged the leadership and residents of Purko Ward, as well as the entire county, to unite in support of the grieving family during this difficult time.

Saitoti was elected to the 3rd County Assembly on August 9, 2022, representing Purko Ward in Kajiado Central Constituency under the Wiper Party banner. He also held the position of Minority Whip in the Kajiado County Assembly and was an active member of several committees, including House Business, Roads, Trade, and Rules and Procedures.

President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have officially forged a political alliance aimed at collaborating within a unified government.

The agreement between Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Raila’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) was formally signed on Friday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

Both leaders affixed their signatures to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), accompanied by officials from their respective parties.

Following the signing, ODM National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga praised the new collaboration, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing national interests over personal agendas.

“The unity, stability, and prosperity of our nation is a collective responsibility, not just that of a select few. Despite our diverse political beliefs and backgrounds, unity is something we can all support. Equity is essential,” she remarked.

“This partnership established today transcends just the two of you; Baba has experienced it all and has enough wisdom for generations. The President has held various positions. Therefore, I believe this unity is for the youth, women, the marginalized… it is for all Kenyans who have felt excluded from the nation.”

Her UDA counterpart and Embu County leader Cecily Mbarire echoed these sentiments, commending the transparency of the process and the MoU’s provisions.

Mbarire further applauded President Ruto and Raila for setting aside their differences and rigid positions for the greater good of the country.