Cyrus Ombati

Nairobi

Journalist at The Star

Journalist in Kenya with passion in crime, investigations and governance @TheStarKenya

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Articles

Outcry after man killed in protest over teen’s murder

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

CRIME SCENEDetectives are investigating the murder of an 18-year-old woman in Mwiki, Nairobi. The mutilated body was found in her house on Thursday, hours after her death. Police said the deceased, identified as Abigael Wanjiku, was killed in her mother’s house. The body was found lying naked in a pool of blood, with five stab wounds in the stomach, a cut on the neck and a cut on the right ear. Police said she had been assaulted and her skull was cracked at the forehead.
Two supermarket workers found dead in Kikuyu, Kiambu

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

Police are investigating an incident where two workers of a supermarket were electrocuted in the Nderi area, Kikuyu, Kiambu County. The two are believed to have been washing the premises’ kitchen when they stepped onto a wet floor that had a live wire. Police said the bodies of Silas Kiprotich Keter, 36, and Peter Kinyanjui Njeri, 33, were found in a pool of water on the kitchen floor. They were unresponsive when a manager stumbled upon their bodies, police said.
Man’s body found on roadside in suspected murder Nairobi

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

In SummaryPolice said they were called to the scene opposite the Citam Church, where they found the body lying with blood oozing from the nose, ears and mouth. Bloodstained stones were found next to the body, and the motive of the murder is yet to be known, police said. Detectives are investigating a case of murder in an incident where the body of a man was found on Friday night on the roadside along Jogoo Road, Nairobi. The man seemed to have been hit by a stone at the scene and left to die.
Man’s body found on roadside in suspected murder Nairobi

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

In SummaryPolice said they were called to the scene opposite the Citam Church, where they found the body lying with blood oozing from the nose, ears and mouth. Bloodstained stones were found next to the body, and the motive of the murder is yet to be known, police said. Detectives are investigating a case of murder in an incident where the body of a man was found on Friday night on the roadside along Jogoo Road, Nairobi. The man seemed to have been hit by a stone at the scene and left to die.
Missing woman found dead in River Nzoia after suspected murder in Busia

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

In SummaryPolice who attended the scene said the body had a deep cut on the head and bruises on the back and hands. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and other investigations. The body of a woman who went missing was found floating on River Nzoia after a suspected murder in a village in Busia County. Police claimed Dorothy Vukanga, 47, went missing on June 19 after a domestic quarrel.
Woman found dead in her bathroom in Ngara, Nairobi

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

In SummaryAccording to police, the body of Mary Wangari, 35, was found in the bathroom of her rental house after the incident on June 21. Police were called to the scene and moved the body to the mortuary pending autopsy and further investigations. A woman was found dead in her bathroom after falling while taking a shower in the Ngara area, Nairobi, police said. According to police, the body of Mary Wangari, 35, was found in the bathroom of her rental house after the incident on June 21.
Three shot dead in Trans Nzoia forest, sparking anger and protests

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

Crime sceneThree men were found shot dead in Kibosit Forest, Chepchoina, Trans Nzoia County, on June 21, triggering anger and tensions between locals and security agencies. The victims — identified as Emmanuel Wanyonyi Wafula, 73, Samuel Barasa Wanyonyi, 22, and Nabende Mukulo, a Ugandan national — were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds. All three appeared to have been shot at close range.
Four deaths under investigation in Kirinyaga, Migori, Kilifi and Bomet

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

Crime scenePolice across the country have launched investigations into a series of tragic deaths that occurred between June 15 and June 19 in Kirinyaga, Migori, Kilifi, and Bomet counties. In Kimbimbi, Kirinyaga County, a 16‑year‑old girl who went missing on June 15 was found dead three days later in the Nyamindi River. According to witnesses, she had gone swimming when the incident happened.
Decomposed body found near railway line in Voi, polic launch probe

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

Meter gauge railway line./FILEPolice in Voi, Taita Taveta County, are investigating a suspected murder after the decomposed body of a man was found near a railway line. The body was discovered under a bridge along the Meter Gauge Railway on June 17. Authorities said the man had visible injuries to his neck, and one of his feet was partially severed. It remains unclear if he was hit by a train or dumped at the scene. The body has been taken to the mortuary for identification and autopsy.
Elephants attack and kill two separately in Marsabit and Narok

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati

An elephant./FILETwo people have lost their lives in separate incidents involving elephants in Marsabit and Narok counties, underscoring the growing challenge of human–wildlife conflict across Kenya. In the first incident, a 30‑year‑old National Police Reservist was trampled to death by an elephant in Marsabit National Park. The man, identified as Lmalina Leado, was carrying his G3 rifle when he was charged by the animal while passing through the Ndonyawas area on Wednesday.