Busted! Fake Recruitment Drive Shut Down in Nairobi.
The operation, led by detectives from Nairobi Regional Headquarters, apprehended the suspects following a tip-off from the public. The phony recruitment agencies, Alhanawa Jobs and Supply Link Ventures Ltd, were luring victims with promises of overseas employment at KCB Sports Club grounds.
What you need to know:
- Five suspects arrested: Nick Van Opstal, Samuel Marigi, Patrick Wangai, Susan Oluoch, Christine Muthoni Wangechi.
- Roughly 1,000 job seekers saved from potential scam.
- National Employment Authority confirms the exercise was illegitimate.
- Manhunt underway for three additional suspects: Hannah Mbugua, Gladys Oluasa, Lucy Wanjiru
The operation, led by detectives from Nairobi Regional Headquarters, apprehended the suspects following a tip-off from the public. The phony recruitment agencies, Alhanawa Jobs and Supply Link Ventures Ltd, were luring victims with promises of overseas employment at KCB Sports Club grounds.
What you need to know:
- Five suspects arrested: Nick Van Opstal, Samuel Marigi, Patrick Wangai, Susan Oluoch, Christine Muthoni Wangechi.
- Roughly 1,000 job seekers saved from potential scam.
- National Employment Authority confirms the exercise was illegitimate.
- Manhunt underway for three additional suspects: Hannah Mbugua, Gladys Oluasa, Lucy Wanjiru
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Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei today morning announced the lending signed on the sidelines of the 2024 Korea-Africa summit. Kenya has inked two financing agreements totaling Ksh.31.1 billion ($238 million) with the Korea Eximbank to fund the Konza Technopolis project in Malili, Machakos County.
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Molo Residents Assist in Recapture of Escaped Convict
A man convicted of defilement and serving a life sentence, Stanley Cheruiyot, is back in custody at Nakuru GK Prison after a daring escape and recapture within 24 hours.
Cheruiyot was apprehended in Molo town on Monday evening thanks to the vigilance of residents who spotted him acting suspiciously. He had escaped from Nakuru Level 5 Hospital earlier that day while awaiting surgery for a dislocated arm.
Prison authorities are investigating how Cheruiyot managed to escape while handcuffed. He is expected to face additional charges for escaping lawful custody.
A man convicted of defilement and serving a life sentence, Stanley Cheruiyot, is back in custody at Nakuru GK Prison after a daring escape and recapture within 24 hours.
Cheruiyot was apprehended in Molo town on Monday evening thanks to the vigilance of residents who spotted him acting suspiciously. He had escaped from Nakuru Level 5 Hospital earlier that day while awaiting surgery for a dislocated arm.
Prison authorities are investigating how Cheruiyot managed to escape while handcuffed. He is expected to face additional charges for escaping lawful custody.
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Kiamumbi Residents Finally Get Relief as Notorious Vehicle Vandal is Nabbed.
Francis Ndichu Kimani, 24, was arrested after a sting operation in Kiamumbi. The suspect is known for vandalizing vehicles parked at night. Residents had reported sleepless nights due to the vandalism and some even resorted to parking their cars far away or hiring watchmen.
The arrest comes as a relief to the residents who can now hopefully rest easy at night knowing their vehicles are safe.
Francis Ndichu Kimani, 24, was arrested after a sting operation in Kiamumbi. The suspect is known for vandalizing vehicles parked at night. Residents had reported sleepless nights due to the vandalism and some even resorted to parking their cars far away or hiring watchmen.
The arrest comes as a relief to the residents who can now hopefully rest easy at night knowing their vehicles are safe.
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President William Ruto has appoints former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong to chair the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)/African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Kenya Governing Council for three years.
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Police in Kamulu arrested Salesio Njagi Kiura and recovered five suspected stolen vehicles from his home. The raid followed the report of a stolen car in Nairobi on June 10th. The recovered vehicles include a Toyota Ractis (KDJ 366C), a blue Mazda Demio (KCW 831N), a silver Toyota Ractis (KDB 216T), a silver Suzuki Mira (KDB 308P) and a white Toyota Passo (KCW 346L, originally blue).
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YES - 281
NO- 44
ABSTENTION - 1
RIGATHI GACHAGUA, the Deputy President of Kenya has been IMPEACHED by a supermajority.
NO- 44
ABSTENTION - 1
RIGATHI GACHAGUA, the Deputy President of Kenya has been IMPEACHED by a supermajority.
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