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Kenya political feud: Gachagua vs Ruto

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Rigathi Gachagua faces legal threats and convoy attack in Nakuru

In late July 2026, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed he had received confidential information from within State House about President William Ruto’s upcoming State of the Nation address and warned that the

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Kenyan police custody death and accountability measures

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: National Police Service outlines protocols for deaths in custody

The death of nineteen-year-old Erick Otieno in Nairobi has prompted investigations into police conduct. Otieno, a boda-boda rider, died at Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital following his detention at Muthaiga Police Station.

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Marfin Bank arson investigation in Greece

3 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Marfin arson case: Defense challenges detention of 46-year-old suspect

Following the 2010 arson attack on a Marfin Bank branch in Athens that killed three employees, new forensic developments have emerged years later. Greek authorities utilized AI-assisted image-matching and photo-forensic

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Kenyan DCI anti-trafficking operations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: DCI rescues three Indian nationals in suspected human trafficking sting

The Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has conducted several operations targeting human trafficking and child exploitation. In July 2026, the DCI rescued a newborn baby in Nairobi after the mother was l

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Investigation into murder of Kenyan researcher Dr. Victoria

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Kenya detectives uncover KSh1.5 million bounty plot in Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder

On July 29, 2026, Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, a prominent Kenyan clinical psychologist and researcher, was ambushed and shot dead near Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. The attack involved a four-wheel-drive vehicl

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Marfin Bank arson case: suspect testifies

4 clusters · 64 sources · last updated

Latest: Marfin Bank attack: 46-year-old woman returns to Greece

A 46-year-old woman from Brighton was arrested at Gatwick Airport on 13 July 2026 after Greek authorities issued an Interpol red notice. She was flown to Athens on the night of 6 August 2026, held overnight at the Genera

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Kenya police service overhaul

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Kenya Police Service Revamps Structure and Deploys 200 Anti‑Narcotics DCI Officers

In late July 2026 the Inspector‑General of Police Douglas Kanja issued amendments to the National Police Service Standing Orders, giving the IG authority to create, merge or abolish police formations and to issue written

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Kenya political speech controversy

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Kenyan MP John Kaguchia Arrested Over Rally Remarks Amid Political Tension

In late July 2026 Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was criticised after remarks in Mandera County were interpreted as targeting the Kikuyu community. Duale denied the allegation, claimed the proverb was misquo

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