Filmed Gang Rape in Meru Sparks Outcry As Police Arrest Three
According to police, the gang cornered the woman, raped her in turns and recorded parts of the crime on their phones before sharing the clips online. The footage has triggered public outrage and widespread calls for swift justice. The survivor is admitted to a local hospital and ..
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Police are investigating a horrific gang rape in Laare, Meru County, where a woman was assaulted by over ten men during a traditional circumcision procession on December 1, 2025. The attackers filmed the incident and circulated the video online, sparking widespread outrage.
- Three suspects have been arrested, and a manhunt is underway for the remaining perpetrators.
- The incident occurred during a procession involving about 100 men in Laare Town.
- The survivor is receiving treatment and counseling at a local hospital, while a specialized team assists in tracking down those involved.
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Police Investigate Unrelated Violent Crimes Including Deaths, Assault, and a Gang Rape - December 2025
Police are investigating several separate violent crimes. In Kilimani, a 48-year-old woman is facing charges for allegedly pushing her boyfriend to his death from a 14th-floor apartment. DCI detectives are also searching for a suspect who fatally stabbed a digital taxi driver, Kenneth Kimani Gachoka, in Nairobi's Kitusuru area. In Meru County, police arrested three suspects in connection with a gang rape in Laare, where attackers filmed the incident. Additionally, a Kenyan Member of Parliament allegedly stormed a hotel in Kisii town and physically attacked a civilian on November 27th. In a separate case involving the death of Daystar University student Lorna Kathambi Karani on November 23, new CCTV footage has cleared seven initially suspected students.
