Two traders who were charged at a Chuka court with possession and unlawful trading in the banned plastic bags have been released on bond. The court heard that Justin Kirimi was found in possession of 189 pieces of the plastic bags at Kibugua market while Riley Gatiiria was found in possession of 8, 680 pieces […]
Continue ReadingA combined force comprising of officers from General Service Unit (GSU), Regular and Administration Police are currently combing Ugweri market in Embu East, where a senior police officer was hacked to death on Wednesday as he led a team in pursuing suspected killers of Kamaindi Chief, Japhet Mukengu. The Tharaka Nithi County Commissioner (CC), Beverly […]
Continue ReadingSeven suspects who are facing assault charges in a Chuka Court will spend their Easter Holidays in police custody after the prosecution convinced the magistrate to deny them bail, arguing that they will interfere with witnesses if released. Timothy Njagi, Douglas Micheni, Jonathan Nthiga, Elijah Mbaabu, Jane Kawira, Hellen Gacheri and Zachayo Shem were presented […]
Continue ReadingA youth who abducted a Chuka Girls’ High School student has been charged with defilement and performing an indecent act with a minor in a Chuka Court. Peter Munene Murithi was presented before Chuka Senior Resident Magistrate (SRM), Mwanamkuu Sudi on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to the two offences. The court heard that […]
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