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HomeDaily NewsThursday, January 29, 2026Authorities Respond to Separate Violent Crimes in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Mumbai - January 2026
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Authorities Respond to Separate Violent Crimes in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Mumbai - January 2026

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved murder charges against two police officers, Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga Titus, for the fatal shooting of Shukri Adan Ibrahim Isaac in Mukuru kwa Njenga on January 11. In Mombasa, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested one suspect involved in the brutal assault of a watchman with a panga, an incident captured in viral CCTV footage. The suspect was apprehended at a guest house in the Bondeni "A" area. Meanwhile, a Kenyan businesswoman was robbed of ₹66.45 lakh (Ksh9.3 million) in Mumbai by individuals impersonating Indian Police on Tuesday, January 27.

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Thursday 1:57 PMKenyans

ODPP Orders Prosecution of Two Police Officers in Mukuru Shooting

ODPP Orders Prosecution of Two Police Officers in Mukuru Shooting

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved murder charges against two police officers, Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga Titus, following the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Shukri Adan Ibrahim Isaac in Mukuru kwa Njenga on January 11. The officers are expected to be arraigned before the Milimani High Court.

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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved murder charges against two police officers, Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga Titus, following the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Shukri Adan Ibrahim Isaac in Mukuru kwa Njenga on January 11. The officers are expected to be arraigned before the Milimani High Court.

  • The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) investigations revealed that Shukri was shot in the head while lying on the ground.
  • The plea-taking was postponed due to the assigned judge, Justice Martin Muya, being indisposed.
  • The family of the deceased has urged the court to expedite the case, expressing concerns over potential delays.
Thursday 10:28 AMKenyansFirst

Kenyan Woman Robbed of Ksh9.3 Million by Fake Cops in India

Kenyan Woman Robbed of Ksh9.3 Million by Fake Cops in India

A Kenyan businesswoman was robbed of ₹66.45 lakh (Ksh9.3 million) in Mumbai by individuals impersonating Indian Police. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, outside the Alana Centre building as she returned to her hotel.

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A Kenyan businesswoman was robbed of ₹66.45 lakh (Ksh9.3 million) in Mumbai by individuals impersonating Indian Police. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, outside the Alana Centre building as she returned to her hotel.

  • The victim, Sumaiya Mohammad Abadi, is an entrepreneur from Nairobi, dealing in children's garments.
  • The fake officers, wearing helmets and masks, intercepted her taxi, demanded to search it, and seized bags containing ₹58 lakh (Ksh8.1 million) meant for a wholesale trader.
  • Indian police have launched a manhunt, using CCTVs and ground patrols, and have detained one person based on footage and the bike's registration number.
Thursday 12:35 PMKenyans

DCI Arrests Man Caught on CCTV Attacking Watchman With Panga

DCI Arrests Man Caught on CCTV Attacking Watchman With Panga

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested one suspect involved in the brutal assault of a watchman with a panga, captured in viral Mombasa CCTV footage. The suspect was apprehended at a guest house in Bondeni "A" area in Mombasa.

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested one suspect involved in the brutal assault of a watchman with a panga, captured in viral Mombasa CCTV footage. The suspect was apprehended at a guest house in Bondeni "A" area in Mombasa.

  • The assault occurred on the morning of Sunday, January 25, 2025, at 5:43 am.
  • A joint team from Mombasa DCI Regional Headquarters, DCI Urban, and Tononoka Police Station conducted the arrest.
  • Officers recovered six assorted mobile phones, a blood-stained panga, two knives, and a greyish kanzu matching the attire in the footage.
  • The arrested suspect faces robbery with violence charges, while DCI continues to hunt for the second assailant.
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