One of the country’s most sought after fraudsters involved in the 2024 KCSE examination malpractices, Collins Kipchumba Kemboi was on Wednesday arrested within Kiamunyi area of Nakuru.

Operating in the guise of a female namely Dorothy Jerop Kiprono, the 23-year-old man had become the nightmare of KNEC officials, having mobilized a following of over 78,000 exam leakage seekers in his Telegram account and over 8,500 in his WhatsApp groups.

In an all-out war to curb the unbecoming practice of cheating, DCI officers attached to KNEC jointly with their Nakuru County counterparts sharpened their claws on the miscreant, pouncing on him like a cornered rat at his abode in Kiamunyi.

The detectives had no business turning the house upside down in search for evidence, as Kemboi was caught pants down with his tools of trade right on the table. His key asset – an Infinix Hot 10 Lite phone – used to fleece unsuspecting grade-seekers was confiscated, alongside several SIM cards, national IDs bearing different names and a driving license.

Probing further, the detectives established that Kemboi is a graduate from a Kenyan university, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management.

He is also employed as a salesperson by an international company, and has his roots in Kaseta area of Sacho in Baringo County.

After a bad day in office, Kemboi is now cooling his heels at Nakuru Central Police Station cells, staring at charges of fraud and unauthorized possession of examination materials.

He will be arraigned tomorrow at Nakuru Law Courts.

Following a complaint made by an American national on a fake tender diddle that saw his companies lose over Ksh 182 million to a ring of scammers in Nairobi, the Operations Support Unit detectives have arrested one key suspect within the precincts of Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi.

Michael Otieno Owano, an advocate and supposed face of Owano Michael & Co. Advocates was arrested yesterday after a session he had attended at court no. 5 for the mention of another criminal case (CR 145/13/2024) in which he is the accused person.

The facts preceeding his arrest date back to 2022 when the proprietor of the American-based company namely Underground Pipeline Rehabilitation Company was lured to jet in the country by one Alvin Alexander (the purported CEO of Orion AST Company), to allegedly meet some government officials and discuss the award of tenders by the Kenyan government.

Oblivious of the prime suspect’s choreographed machinations, the complainant flew into the country, where they held several meetings in various offices and was handed three different fake tender documents as follows; 1. Tender No KCAA/032/2021-2022: Tender for Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Area Control Centre and Disaster Recovery System equipment 2. Tender No ICTA/RFP/03/2022-2022: Provision of Consultancy Services for the Process of Design, Implementing and maintenance of an Information Management System (ISMS) 3. Tender No. MEWNR/T/18/2021-2022. Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Automatic Weather Stations (AWS).

In the process, the complainant was hoodwinked to make payments to facilitate the tenders and work permits as part of the conditions to be met before commencing the projects.

Payments amounting to USD 1,617,200 (equivalent to Ksh 182,743,600) were made as instructed by the purported government officials, through four different escrow accounts operated by four law firms as follows;

1. Owano Michael & Company Advocates – $90,000 for legal fees for contracts 1&2)

2. Ollando Misare & Associates, LLP – $30,000 for legal fees, $262,000 and $285,000 for Bid Bond for contract 3)

3. Dennis Onyango & Company Associates – $200,200 for work permits for Orion employees

4. Ouko Angado Co. Advocates – $750,000 for work permits for Orion employees.

What followed the payments were months of being taken in circles, with the once hospitable and respectable members of the syndicate blocking contact and foiling scheduled meetings.

Devastated, the complainant reported the fraud with the DCI and investigations were launched.

The first suspect (Owano Michael), and who is not new to court corridors over such scams, was taken into custody and processed for arraignment today, but was later released on cash bail to await the approval of the charges preferred against him by the ODPP. His accomplices are also being pursued.

Police in Siaya, Gem Wagai sub-county, today recovered a pistol belonging to the late Wells Fargo Human Resource Manager, Mr. Willis Ayieko.

This firearm had been robbed from him on the night he was murdered. The recovery was made following a tip-off from members of the public, reporting that two individuals—one male and one female—were seen with a gun in a Toyota Axio, registration number KDN 948B, at Wagai Trading Centre.

Responding, officers from Wagai Police Station flagged down the suspect’s vehicle, but the male driver defied the orders and instead opened fire on the police while speeding off towards Luanda.

This prompted a hot chase that ended at Adder Farm within Kagilo area, where the vehicle lost control and rolled over on the left side of the road.

Upon searching the vehicle, police recovered a pistol loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition, which was identified as the firearm robbed from Mr Ayieko.

Unfortunately, the driver managed to escape, leaving behind the female passenger, who was injured and unconscious.

The woman was taken to a hospital in Yala, but sadly, she succumbed to her injuries hours later.

Meanwhile, a heightened pursuit of the fleeing suspect led Gem Yala detectives to his rented house at Sagam Trading Centre within Kanyibwop village, where the following items were found and confiscated;

– Jungle green sweater & military pair of shorts

– two pairs of desert storm jungle boots

– two TV sets (40″ and 32″)

– HP laptop

– Rolex watch among others.

A woman found in the house was also arrested. Investigations into the murder are ongoing. Detectives are meticulously examining all evidence, and forensic teams are conducting thorough analyses to uncover new leads.

Starehe Sub-County detectives are hunting down a murder suspect who yesterday stabbed his colleague to death at Valley Bridge area of Kiamaiko in Huruma, Nairobi.

The suspect, George Kuria Kanyigi, is reported to have disappeared after the afternoon fatal attack on his associate John Olando Ambwaya, 29.

In the unfortunate incident that happened at Valley Bridge Carwash, the suspect is alleged to have had an altercation with his ex-wife, whereby he used a stone to hit her on the head, knocking her out.

In an attempt to calm the situation, Olando intervened, only for the suspect to brandish a dagger which he drew through Olando’s neck. As Olando painfully slid to his death, the suspect vanished with the murder weapon.

Olando’s death was confirmed at Huruma Nursing Hospital where good Samaritans had rushed him.

The case was reported at Huruma Police Station and taken over by DCI Starehe, who are piecing up crucial leads to the suspect.

A step father in Tana River County has been jailed for life for defiling his 9 year old mentally challenged step-daughter.

Hola Resident Magistrate Benson Kabanga heard that the minor was lured into sexual activities by the convict when her mother was away.

Hon. Kabanga convicted the accused on 30th September 2024, and he was consequently sentenced to life imprisonment on 28th October 2024, after the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Prosecution, through Michuki Alfred, called 6 witnesses who testified and established a case against the accused person.

The court heard that the victim was defiled by the accused on the 14th September 2022 after the victim’s sister stumbled on them in the act when she returned from school.

The victim’s mother also testified that she returned home and found the victim crying and upon examination she noted her clothes had blood stains and this was collaborated by medical evidence.

Homicide detectives who are pursuing the gruesome murders of three family members – a mother, daughter and 12-year-old niece – have identified the prime suspect in the monstrous killings, Hashim Dagane Muhumed whose photo appears on this post.

Investigations conducted so far have established that Hashim Dagane, 24, was driving the Nissan Note (Reg No. KDQ 718Y) car captured on cctv cameras picking the victims from their Eastleigh home on October 21, 2024, hours before their bodies were discovered scattered at various locations.

The vehicle was also found abandoned at Wakulima Market near ENA Coach stage and towed to DCI Headquarters for forensic examination, further linking Hashim Dagane to the killings.

“With one suspect in custody and assisting in the investigation, we appeal to anyone who may have information that could assist in the arrest of Hashim Dagane Muhumed to #FichuakwaDCI by calling our toll-free hotline 0800 722 203 or report at any police station,” DCI stated.

Detectives domiciled at DCI Mbeere South have brought Benson David Mwendwa, a murder suspect before the Embu High Court to face justice.

Mwendwa is accused of orchestrating the gruesome murder of Jane Kilonzi, 44, on September 25, 2024. Her lifeless body was found in a pool of water in Kiambere division of Mbeere South Sub-County, Embu County, bearing severe bruises and with blood streaming from her mouth and nose.

A meticulous investigation by detectives revealed that Kilonzi, a widow, had been living on a farm where her late husband worked as a supervisor.

After the death of the husband in late 2023, Mwendwa was employed as the farm supervisor and was housed in one of Kilonzi’s son’s house. Though he left the job after three months, he continued to stay in the house.

During his stay, a relationship blossomed between Mwendwa and Kilonzi, much to the dismay of her son. This disapproval by the son led to Mwendwa’s eviction from the house, forcing him to find accommodation in Isakho area.

On September 25, 2024, Mwendwa returned to the homestead and shared supper with Kilonzi. After supper, he insisted on spending the night in Kilonzi’s house where she refused, suggesting he sleep in her son’s house as before.

A heated argument ensued, culminating in Mwendwa striking Kilonzi on the head, knocking her unconscious. He then dragged her to the nearby Ciakarigu River, where he continued his brutal assault before leaving her for dead and watching over her all night.

After an intense manhunt, spanning several weeks, Mwendwa was finally apprehended and arraigned before the Embu High Court where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The suspect is being detained at Majimbo Prison as the case is scheduled for pre-trials on November 19, 2024.

Jared Kiasa Otieno, a businessman previously charged in a Sh300 million fraud case and linked to money laundering, has reportedly secured a quiet acquittal.

According to allegations, Otieno obtained his freedom through substantial bribery of both prosecution officials and the judiciary.

At one point in the case, the complainant sought to appoint a private prosecutor, but this request was denied by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which also linked Otieno to high-level money laundering.

“We intend to pursue this case to its conclusion, and there is no cause for the complainant to worry,” the ODPP stated at the time, adding that further charges could be amended upon completion of investigations.

Despite these assurances, sources suggest that Otieno allegedly spent large sums to facilitate his acquittal. He has since been accused of continuing to defraud investors through his company.

In previous court hearings, the complainant’s legal team repeatedly raised concerns with the ODPP over the handling of the case.

The charges stemmed from accusations that Otieno, along with sixteen accomplices, defrauded Sh300 million from Sounthorn Chanthavong, a director of the Simoung Group from Laos, by offering a fake gold transaction. Between February 8 and February 25, Otieno and his associates allegedly lured Chanthavong to Kaputei Gardens in Nairobi, where they showcased metal boxes filled with what appeared to be gold bars, giving the impression of a legitimate gold deal.

The operation was conducted through an office under the name Nirone Safe Keeping, further disguising their intentions.

During Otieno’s arraignment, he was charged alongside individuals including Philip Nashon Aroko, Robert Ouko Owiti, Ricky Okoth Ochieng, Peter Omondi, Michael Ochieng, Paul Otieno, and others. All suspects denied the charges when presented before Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi.

In a recent development, law enforcement raided Otieno’s residence, allegedly recovering several items associated with the fraudulent operation, including mobile phones, 28 steel boxes, sledgehammer heads, desktop computers, and gold-coated iron bars. During the raid, 15 suspects were arrested, further implicating Otieno’s network in the extensive fraud scheme.