In Kagio town, located in Kirinyaga County, a family is reeling from shock after the remains of 24-year-old Morris Murimi, who had been missing for a month, were uncovered in a forest within the Ndia constituency.

Kirinyaga West Sub-County Police Commander Moses Koskei confirmed that Murimi was reported missing by his family on August 7, 2024. His severed body parts were discovered in Kiamugungo Forest.

“We had been searching for him as a family, but tragically, his body was discovered dismembered and buried in a shallow grave,” Koskei reported. The horrifying finding came about after villagers alerted authorities to a dog seen carrying a human leg.

“Our attention was drawn to the area when a dog was observed gnawing on a decomposing human limb. The foul odor guided us to where the body parts were located—some scattered and others interred in a shallow grave,” Koskei detailed.

Murimi’s family shared their last moments with him. His mother, Grace Wangari, disclosed that Murimi, who worked as a charcoal trader, was contacted by a customer to pick up charcoal from Kiamugungo village shortly before he vanished.

“It’s hard to fathom that the person who called my son could have robbed him of his motorcycle and then taken his life so brutally,” lamented Edward Waweru, Murimi’s father.

Leah Wambui, the deceased’s wife, identified her husband’s remains by the clothes he had been wearing. “When we were contacted by the detectives, we went to Kiamugungo Forest. I recognized his clothing. It was heartbreaking to see his body dismembered at the joints,” she recounted.

The remains have been transferred to Kerugoya Mortuary for a postmortem examination and DNA analysis as the investigation progresses. “We are seeking justice for my son, and we hope the perpetrators will be apprehended and brought to justice soon,” Grace Wangari expressed.

Authorities are currently probing the tragic incident involving the deaths of four children who were playing inside an abandoned old freezer in the northeastern Zambezi Region, Namibia.

The children, ranging in age from three to six, were discovered inside the inactive deep freezer in the densely populated town of Katima Mulilo on Monday afternoon.

Initial investigations suggest that they may have accidentally become trapped while playing, leading to suffocation. According to reports, of the four children, two were found dead inside the freezer, while the other two succumbed to their injuries after being taken to the hospital.

A father identified as Aranges Shoro shared with The Namibian newspaper, “When I arrived, I found paramedics assisting my daughter and another girl.

They quickly transported them to the hospital, while the others were taken away in police mortuary vehicles.” Zambezi regional police commander Andreas Shilelo emphasized, as reported by AFP, that “There was a hook on the freezer that could only be released from the outside.

They were trapped for about an hour and a half, which ultimately led to suffocation.” Tragically, the two children who were rushed to Katima Mulilo State Hospital were pronounced dead upon their arrival, according to reports from the public broadcaster NBC. It remains unclear why the non-operational freezer was left outside the residence of one of the affected families.

In Matuu township, located in Machakos County, a tragic incident occurred when a 21-year-old woman fatally stabbed her 23-year-old husband during a heated domestic dispute.

Neighbors who witnessed the aftermath reported that the young wife attacked her husband after expressing her disappointment with him. The man sustained a stab wound to the left side of his chest and died on the spot.

Following the altercation, the woman inflicted a stab wound upon herself with the same knife. She was discovered bleeding and promptly rushed to Matuu Level Four Hospital for treatment before being taken into custody at Matuu Police Station.

The deceased has been moved to the mortuary at Matuu Level Four Hospital, where an autopsy is pending.

Authorities in Mombasa County have apprehended two suspects believed to be responsible for a series of violent robberies across the coastal region.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported on Tuesday that 22-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim Shaban and 19-year-old Abdulaziz Ali Ogutu were discovered in their hideout in Utange village.

According to the DCI, the suspects are thought to be connected to a range of attacks involving machetes, including a particularly brutal robbery that resulted in a fatality on July 18, 2024.

They are also linked to three additional robbery incidents that occurred on September 14, 2024, in the areas of Majengo, Makupa, and Tononoka.

Authorities reported that the two individuals were in the process of organizing their next assault.

Among the items discovered at their residence were a machete, three knives, two various mobile phones, two backpacks, and an identification card that belonged to a man named Yusuf Amani Yusuf.

In Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County, law enforcement officials have apprehended a man and his wife following the discovery of a significant quantity of marijuana on their property.

County chief Bernard Mulinya reported that authorities acted on leads from local residents who alerted them to the presence of cannabis on the couple’s farm. This information triggered an investigation that ultimately resulted in the arrest of Sylvester Muyumba and his wife.

Meanwhile, their son, Michael Ingosi, who is alleged to have cultivated the marijuana, managed to evade capture.

Elizabeth Kigai, the officer overseeing the Khayega police station, commended the community for their vigilance in reporting the incident and urged them to continue alerting authorities about any wrongdoing in the area.

“We have initiated this crackdown to eliminate marijuana, allowing our youth to focus on their education and engage in productive activities,” she remarked.

The two individuals taken into custody are currently held at the Khayega police station while further proceedings are underway.

Traffic along Magadi Road has been severely affected following a protest by students from Multimedia University. The students claim they have been without water in their hostels and various areas of the campus for several days.

After formally notifying the administration of their planned strike the previous Thursday, they followed through with their protest on Tuesday morning.

The protesting students poured into the streets, obstructing a busy road and leaving motorists stranded for hours.

Student leader Naomi Oketch stated to Citizen Digital that the school administration has remained silent despite their ongoing requests for support.

“We felt compelled to strike because our appeals have gone unheard,” the students conveyed.

They highlighted the severe lack of internet access at the school, which is further hampering their academic progress.

“Several dormitories have broken electrical sockets, while some are missing study chairs. We’ve brought these concerns to attention, but our pleas for assistance have gone unanswered,” they added.

Law enforcement authorities have apprehended a suspect involved in a violent robbery connected to a gang that has been causing distress among residents in Kericho.

Mogotio Police Commander Felicien Nafula confirmed that a firearm was seized from the individual identified as Viliano Ruto. Additionally, a vehicle associated with the suspects, bearing the registration number KDL 714P, was impounded and transported to the police station.

The suspects attempted to flee from Kituro toward the Mogotio-Molo River-Eldama Ravine route but abandoned their vehicle after a tire burst.

One suspect, who attempted to escape on foot, has been captured, and a pistol bearing the serial number 710788 was found in his possession, loaded with two rounds of ammunition.

Authorities indicated that the suspect will be presented in court once the investigation is concluded. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate his accomplices.

A Schengen visa is a temporary entrance permit that allows non-EU nationals to enter a Schengen country for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

There are three types of Schengen visas: multiple-entry, which permits several visits to the Schengen area during the validity of the visa, and single-entry, which only permits one admission into the Schengen area.

The third is an airport transit visa, which permits travel through an airport’s international transit region when making a stopover or switching to another flight within the Schengen area.

You are unable to exit the international transit area with it.

Who is eligible to submit a apply for Schengen visa?

The European Commission states that when entering the Schengen area, citizens of some non-EU nations need to have a valid short-stay visa.

Kenya is one of the nations where travellers require a visa in order to enter other countries.

In addition, there are plenty of other nations such as Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, and Gabon.

Third-world nations whose citizens are not required to have a visa in order to enter other countries include

Antigua and Barbuda, Japan, Israel, Australia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Albania.

Diplomats, members of the armed forces, refugees, and students traveling on school trips are among the groups of people for whom the visa requirements are waived.

When connecting through the international transit regions at airports situated in any of the Schengen States, certain non-EU nationals are furthermore required to possess an airport transit visa.

When connecting through the international transit sections of airports located in some of the Schengen countries, citizens of certain additional countries are required to have an airport transit visa.

Where to apply a Schengen Visa

You apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the nation you plan to visit.

Apply at the consulate of the Schengen nation you plan to visit for the longest if you are traveling to many of them.

If you plan to visit multiple Schengen countries (for stays of similar duration), submit an application at the consulate of the first nation you plan to visit.

In general, you must apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate with territorial responsibility in the nation where you are legally residing.

An application must be submitted to the consulate no sooner than six months before to the anticipated trip, but no less than fifteen days prior.

Prior to applying, you might need to schedule an appointment.

To apply, one must have a current passport. The date of departure from the Schengen area shall be at least three months following the passport’s expiration date.

Multiple-entry visas should expire at least three months after leaving the last country visited.

A completed visa application form, an ICAO-compliant photo, and health insurance that covers emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and repatriation (including in the event of death) are additional requirements.

Additional documentation includes proof of your plan to return home after your visit, proof of your financial stability and accommodations during your stay, and supporting documents pertaining to the reason for your visit.

Upon submission of your application, fingerprints will be collected.

Visa applications typically take 15 days to process, but if further paperwork or a more comprehensive examination of the application is needed, the processing period may be extended to 45 days.

Family members of EU or EEA residents covered by the Free Movement Directive may be eligible for a free and expedited visa application process under certain conditions.

If your application is denied, you will receive information on why and how to file an appeal.