A 36-year-old man was killed in a train accident in Mlolongo, while police nationwide are investigating separate incidents including a child defilement in Embu County, a violent highway robbery in Webuye, and the arrest of suspected gang members in Garissa.

• One fatality: Juda Keya died after being struck by a train in Mlolongo.
• Child defilement: Police are searching for a suspect in Embu County who allegedly attacked a six-year-old girl on school grounds.
• Highway robbery: In Webuye, two lorry crews were robbed by armed assailants, with one driver sustaining injuries.
• Gang arrest: Three suspected gang members were arrested in Garissa after a raid that resulted in five police officers being injured.