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Kilimani Police Station

Police station where suspects are detained during DCI investigations in Nairobi.

2026-04-272026-06-28
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    … "We humbly request that Wangari to be detained for 14 days at Kilimani Police Station or any other police station," Nzioka urged.She informed the court that DCI detectives are investigating a possible case of suspected poisoning that could have occurred at Wangari’s residence. …

    DCI seeks 14 days to detain woman in probe into Dr Obwaka's death

  3. Capital News

    … A police incident report filed at Kilimani Police Station shows that Dr. Obwaka was brought to the hospital by ambulance on Friday evening after collapsing in Kitengela, where he had gone on personal errands. …

    Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in Kitengela

  4. The Standard

    … Wangare, 45, was arrested early Saturday morning by security officers from Kilimani police station. …

    Fresh twist as police detain woman over Dr Obwaka's death

  5. The Standard

    … Police sources who spoke to The Standard said Beatrice Wangare was arrested on Saturday morning by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and taken to Kilimani Police Station where she was questioned about her relationship with the deceased. …

    Police arrest woman over death of Dr Job Obwaka
  6. April 2026

  7. Citizen Digital

    … In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the Chief Magistrate’s Court granted the order to allow investigators to complete inquiries, with Ahmed to be detained at Kilimani Police Station for 10 days. …

    Bare Sahara Ahmed arraigned as court grants DCI 10 days to probe incitement video

  8. Capital News

    … Bare Sahara Ahmed is being held at Kilimani Police Station following orders issued by the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kahawa Law Courts in Nairobi. …

    Court orders 10-Day Detention of Hate Speech Suspect in viral video

  9. The Standard

    … "The Court has granted a 10-day custodial order at Kilimani Police Station as investigations continue. …

    NCIC condemns hate speech as DCI arrests a politician
Society

KNCHR condemns cathedral attack during budget meeting

The News

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has condemned the invasion of goons at All Saints Cathedral that disrupted a meeting discussing the national budget, calling the action a violation of constitutional rights and demanding the National Police Service intervene. Five suspects have been arrested and the commission urges accountability for those responsible for planning, financing, organizing, or carrying out the attack.

16 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. KNCHR condemns cathedral attack during budget meeting

    The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has condemned the invasion of goons at All Saints Cathedral that disrupted a meeting discussing the national budget, calling the action a violation of constitutional rights and demanding the National Police Service intervene. Five suspects have been arrested and the commission urges accountability for those responsible for planning, financing, organizing, or carrying out the attack.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Autopsy shows burns killed gospel singer Rachael Wandeto

    Pathologists determined that gospel artist Rachael Wandeto died from severe burns covering approximately 85 percent of her body surface area, with complications from the injuries proving fatal. Wandeto was attacked on May 16 in Mwiki, Kasarani, and samples have been collected for further forensic analysis including assessment of whether sexual assault occurred.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. Autopsy confirms gospel singer Rachel Wandeto died from burns

    An autopsy has confirmed that gospel musician Rachel Wandeto died from severe burn injuries sustained in an attack in Mwiki, Kasarani Sub-County; she had burns covering about 85 per cent of her body. A suspect, taxi driver Josiah Njeru Njiri, has been granted 10 days of continued detention by homicide detectives investigating the case.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Taxi driver held 10 days over gospel singer Rachel Wandeto murder

    Police have been granted 10 days to detain taxi driver Josiah Njeru Njiri in connection with the murder of gospel musician Rachel Wandeto. Njiri, arrested in Ruai, was the last person in communication with Wandeto, who was attacked and set on fire in Mwiki, Kasarani Sub-County; detectives say he holds crucial information about the killing.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DCI seeks 21-day detention of taxi driver in murder probe

    Detectives investigating the killing of Rachael Muthoni Wandeto have asked a Makadara court to detain taxi driver Josiah Njeru Njiru for 21 days to pursue CCTV evidence, trace witnesses, and conduct forensic analysis. Wandeto was lured from her Mwiki home on May 15, attacked with a flammable liquid, and died from severe burns on May 18.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Gospel singer's murder suspect detained for 10 days

    Police have been allowed to hold Josiah Njeru Njiru, the suspect in the murder of gospel singer Rachael Muthoni Wandeto, for 10 days while they investigate. Wandeto was lured from her home on May 15, attacked and doused with flammable liquid, suffering 70 percent burns before dying on May 18.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 18 May

  1. Court detains two suspects in Sh57.7m fake gold export scam

    A Nairobi court has ordered two suspects detained in connection with a Sh57.7 million gold export fraud that allegedly targeted two American nationals. The suspects posed as legitimate gold dealers and allegedly defrauded the victims of $447,000 through fabricated transactions involving cryptocurrency payments for supposed documentation and processing fees.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Court releases Obwaka death probe woman on Sh100,000 bond

    Beatrice Wangari, at the centre of investigations into Dr Job Obwaka's death, has been freed on a Sh100,000 personal bond after the High Court found her continued detention unjustified. The postmortem found Obwaka died of cardiac arrest from pre-existing cardiac conditions, and Wangari must report daily to the investigating officer until the probe concludes.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Detectives investigate suspected poisoning in death of Dr. Obwaka

    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.

    5 May 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 4 May

  1. Police probe suspected poisoning in former hospital director death

    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.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DCI seeks 14 days to detain suspect in Dr Obwaka death

    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.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Police detain woman after veteran gynaecologist's death

    Police have detained 45-year-old Beatrice Wangare, a business partner of veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, as a person of interest after the 83-year-old doctor collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital on Friday. The actual cause of death is yet to be established pending postmortem examination.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Police arrest woman over gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka death

    A 45-year-old woman, Beatrice Wangare, has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, and was questioned about her relationship with the deceased.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Homicide detectives take over Dr Obwaka death investigation

    A woman identified as Beatrice Wangare, 45, has been arrested in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, who collapsed in Kitengela and was rushed to Nairobi Hospital. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation a day after his death.

    2 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Bare Sahara Ahmed held 10 days over alleged hate speech video

    Bare Sahara Ahmed was arraigned at Kahawa Law Courts on Monday and remanded in custody for 10 days as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations probes allegations of hate speech and ethnic incitement linked to a viral video. The court authorized forensic analysis of digital evidence, including call data records and financial transactions, and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission condemned the utterances attributed to Ahmed, stating that freedom of expression does not extend to hate speech or incitement to violence.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 April

  1. Court orders 10-day detention for hate speech suspect

    A suspect, Bare Sahara Ahmed, has been ordered detained for 10 days at Kilimani Police Station while the DCI investigates alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement. The court authorised forensic examination of digital evidence including call data records and financial transactions.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. NCIC condemns hate speech, DCI arrests Garissa politician

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has condemned "hateful utterances" allegedly made by Bare Sahara Ahmed from Garissa County, whose viral video remarks were deemed likely to incite division. The aspiring legislator was arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations following a review of the footage.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

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