… As Lucas Ochieng faces a grievous harm charge at the Kibera Law Courts over the alleged acid attack, questions remain why Elvis, the man Claire believes orchestrated it, remains free. …
… charges in Nairobi today By Dzuya Walter June 26, 2026 09:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are expected to appear before the Kibera Law Courts …
… Earlier, regional police commander Issa Mohamud announced the arrest of 225 suspects who were later arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts over the protests that took place on Monday, May 18, 2026. …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 19 – The Kibera Law Courts have released 220 suspects arrested during the recent fuel price protests on a cash bail of Sh5,000 each. …
… Audio By Vocalize A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday’s fuel price hike protests were on Tuesday afternoon arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic by barricading roads within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 18 – More than 100 suspects arrested during the recent fuel price protests were on Tuesday arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic within Nairobi’s Central Business District. …
… He is expected to be arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday morning. The arrest comes as police continue investigations into incidents reported during Monday’s countrywide protests and demonstrations, which were accompanied by disruptions in parts of Nairobi and other towns. …
… Wangari was arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts after spending the long weekend in police custody, as police sought more time to complete investigations into the circumstances surrounding the gynaecologist’s death. …
A 25-year-old woman says she was attacked with concentrated sulphuric acid in February 2026 after ending a relationship with Elvis Opiyo, reportedly a NIS officer. She alleges the attack was orchestrated as part of a campaign involving the Mathare underworld, and says justice has been painfully slow while those responsible remain free.
Why it matters
Acid attack survivor's account of slow justice exposes gaps in Kenya's prosecution of violent crimes and victim protection.
A 25-year-old woman says she was attacked with concentrated sulphuric acid in February 2026 after ending a relationship with Elvis Opiyo, reportedly a NIS officer. She alleges the attack was orchestrated as part of a campaign involving the Mathare underworld, and says justice has been painfully slow while those responsible remain free.
Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are to appear before Kibera Law Courts facing 16 counts of murder over a dormitory fire that killed 16 schoolgirls. The case was transferred from Naivasha to Nairobi; one of nine initially arrested students was cleared and released.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has published images of suspects allegedly involved in property destruction and attacks during recent fuel price protests, appealing to the public for information to aid in arrests.
The Kibera Law Courts released 220 suspects arrested during fuel price protests on a cash bail of Sh5,000 each. The suspects, arraigned on Tuesday, face charges of obstructing traffic after allegedly barricading Moi Avenue in Nairobi on May 18 during demonstrations over rising fuel costs and high cost of living.
A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday fuel price hike protests in Nairobi were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on charges of obstructing traffic by barricading Moi Avenue in the CBD. The accused, including some minors, were released on a cash bail of Ksh.5,000 and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
More than 100 suspects arrested during fuel price protests were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic on Moi Avenue in Nairobi's CBD during May 18 demonstrations against rising fuel and living costs.
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been arrested and charged with abuse of office after allegedly releasing 64 suspects arrested for public order offences without lawful authority on May 18, 2026. He was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and is being held at Lang'ata Police Station pending arraignment.
Investigators from the DCI are pursuing a suspected poisoning case following the death of veteran obstetrician Job Obwaka, 83, with authorities naming Beatrice Wangari, 45, as a person of interest. The prosecution has requested 14 days to complete inquiries including a postmortem and toxicological analysis of samples from Wangari's residence.
Detectives investigating the death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka are pursuing a case of suspected poisoning believed to have occurred at a residence. A woman was arraigned in court after police custody, with prosecutors seeking 14 days to complete postmortem and toxicological tests.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is seeking a court order to detain Beatrice Wangari for 14 days to complete investigations into the death of Dr Job Obwaka, which the state now suspects may be a poisoning case. A postmortem examination is scheduled and specimen samples will be sent to the Government Chemist for analysis.