Four suspects linked to the murder of 86-year-old Dorita Macharia in Nairobi’s Loresho estate will remain in police custody for 10 days as detectives pursue investigations into her death.The suspects include the deceased’s daughter, popular actress Regina Wangui Macharia, alias Regina Re, her granddaughter Thandie Malaika, her son Jimmy Macharia and one other person.
Category: Society
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Policeman ordered to pay Sh1m from own pocket over lorry seizure
A Nairobi police officer is facing a Sh1 million damages bill after the High Court held him personally liable for detaining a businessman’s lorry for nearly five years without demonstrating lawful authority for its continued seizure.The landmark judgment concerning personal accountability in public service comes amid a growing number of Kenyans taking individual officers in the security sector to court over alleged abuse of power, unlawful arrests, detention and other breaches of their constitutional rights.
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6 Killed, Others Injured as Lorry Overturns on Busy Highway
Six people have died, and five others sustained serious injuries after an Isuzu lorry overturned along the Narok-Nakuru Highway near Enengetia Center in Narok County on Monday, November 2, 2026.The accident involved an Isuzu FRR lorry traveling from Nakuru towards Narok. The vehicle reportedly lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a roadside guardrail before overturning.
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Six Killed in Tragic Crash Along Narok–Nakuru Highway
Six people died on Monday morning in a tragic accident near Enengetia center along the Narok–Nakuru highway in Narok South constituency.According to a police report, the crash occurred when an Isuzu FRR lorry traveling toward Narok lost control and slammed into the roadside guardrails.The driver and five passengers died on the spot, while several others suffered severe injuries and were rushed to a local medical facility in the Enengetia area for treatment.
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DCI Arrests Man Who Allegedly Spent KSh43,320 Mistakenly Sent to His Phone
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has narrated how a businessman lost KSh43,320 after mistakenly sending the money to the wrong mobile phone number, only for the unintended recipient to allegedly switch off his phone and spend the cash.
According to the DCI, the businessman, identified as Zack, intended to pay a supplier for an urgent delivery last Thursday. However, a mistyped digit sent the money to a mobile money account belonging to an estate resident known as “Biggie wa Deals.”
After receiving the transaction notification, Biggie reportedly checked his account balance twice before switching off his phone and removing his SIM card.
He allegedly disappeared from his usual evening hangouts to avoid being traced.
The DCI further revealed that before leaving, Biggie sent a message to his landlord, who was reportedly owed two months’ rent.
“Ukinifungia tena, weka padlock tatu kama wewe ni mwanaume,” he reportedly wrote.
After realising that he had sent the money to the wrong recipient, Zack reportedly made several attempts to contact Biggie through phone calls, but received no response.
He then sent three text messages asking the recipient to return the money.
His first message read: “Bro, nimekutumia pesa kimakosa. Tafadhali nirudishie.”
When he received no response, he followed up with: “Ni pesa ya supplier, tafadhali.”
His final message was: “Mungu anaona.”
According to the DCI’s account, Biggie read the final message before switching off his phone completely.
Rather than return the money, he allegedly went on a spending spree, buying new sneakers before heading to a local entertainment spot.
The investigators said he arrived at the establishment shouting: “Kila mtu apewe! Iko nini?!”
He reportedly paid for VIP treatment for himself and his companions throughout the weekend.
The DCI used the viral phrase “Clean money itatumaliza!” to highlight the incident and warn against treating mistakenly received money as a windfall.
Detectives eventually traced Biggie to the entertainment establishment and arrested him.
When questioned, he reportedly claimed that he intended to refund the money after selling a pregnant cow at his rural home.
His proposed repayment plan allegedly included proceeds from the unborn calf.
The officers subsequently escorted him to police cells, which the DCI humorously described as their “natural aircon Gated Deluxe.”
He was reportedly served a standard meal of ugali, bean stew and vegetables as he awaited his court appearance.
The incident also serves as a reminder that money received through an erroneous mobile money transaction does not automatically become the recipient’s property.
Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, and the Penal Code contain provisions addressing the unlawful handling or conversion of funds and electronic transactions. However, the precise offence and applicable penalty depend on the circumstances and evidence presented.
Safaricom customers can request a reversal of an erroneous M-Pesa transaction by forwarding the transaction message to 456 or using the available reversal channels.
The DCI concluded its account with a warning to Kenyans against spending money mistakenly sent to their accounts.
“What looks like a blessing today could become evidence in court tomorrow,” the agency warned.
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Pilot breaks down how ‘severe icing’ could have caused Florida private jet crash after harrowing cockpit audio
An aviation expert and pilot has explained exactly what 'severe icing' is and how it could have caused the devastating Florida business flight crash that killed all nine people on board.
A business jet nosedived into a neighbourhood in Palm Beach County and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy road, leaving a huge crater in the ground.
Videos recorded by people inside their cars captured the terrifying moment the aircraft plunged from the sky, before striking near the road and exploding.
Transportation secretary Sean Duffy posted on X on Sunday (1 November) that the Learjet 60 crashed at 12.50pm local time close to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, calling it a 'horrific tragedy'.
The Federal Aviation Administration sent a team to the scene to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation in Florida into the cause.
Currently, there are no reports of anyone on the ground being struck and killed, but all nine people on board the jet, travelling from Austin, Texas to the Bahamas, have died.
The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but devastating cockpit recordings have revealed the final moments on board.
In the clips, it is indicated that the crew warned of 'severe icing' and adverse weather and turbulence at 35,000 feet. It is being probed whether this was the reason, or whether another failure was to blame.
Speaking directly to LADbible, Justin Crabbe, commercial pilot CEO at Jettly, a global private aviation broker platform, has explained exactly what ice on the wings means and how it can impact the aircraft.
He has discussed what the mention of 'ice' means in the audio, explaining how it usually accumulates on the wings, tail or windshield and what the term 'severe icing' really means for an aircraft and how it can make a plane more difficult to control.
"When an aircraft flies through clouds containing supercooled water droplets, those droplets can freeze on contact with the aircraft," he explained.
"Even a relatively small amount of ice can significantly affect how an aircraft flies and how turbulence can also impact an aircraft.
"Severe icing means ice is accumulating at a rate that the aircraft's anti-icing or de-icing systems may not be able to adequately manage.
"Ice changes the shape of the wings, reduces lift, increases drag and can make the aircraft much more difficult to control.
"In severe conditions, the aircraft can lose performance very quickly, particularly if the pilots are unable to exit the icing conditions.
Justin said the presence of ice could've 'worsened' the situation if the aircraft was already fighting through turbulence, explaining: "One possibility is that ice accumulation degraded the aircraft's aerodynamic performance to the point where it could no longer maintain sufficient lift.
"If the aircraft was also encountering significant turbulence, that could have made an already difficult situation worse.
"Ice can increase an aircraft's stall speed, meaning it can stall at an airspeed that would normally be considered safe. If the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall at an altitude where recovery wasn't possible, the consequences could be catastrophic.
"Cockpit audio alone isn't enough to establish what caused the crash. Investigators will need to examine the aircraft's performance, weather conditions and flight data before drawing conclusions."
Justin also explained exactly how trained pilots are set up to deal with icing conditions on an aircraft, especially if the situation becomes 'severe'.
"Pilots are trained to anticipate icing conditions and avoid them wherever possible," he said. "Most aircraft certified for flight into known icing have systems designed to prevent or remove ice from critical surfaces.
"If icing becomes severe, the priority is to get out of those conditions immediately, whether that's climbing, descending or changing course.
"Pilots will also monitor airspeed and aircraft performance closely and coordinate with air traffic control. The important distinction is that while many aircraft can safely operate in certain icing conditions, severe icing can exceed the capabilities of even properly equipped aircraft. The safest response is generally to exit those conditions as quickly as possible."
In a new statement to LADbible, a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration said: "A Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1.
"Nine people were on board. The aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
"The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB is in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates."
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Kenya Met Issues 24-Hour Weather Advisory- Rain Expected Across 30+ Counties
Kenyans across the country should prepare for shifting weather patterns extending from tonight through Monday, November 2, 2026, as the Kenya Meteorological Department warns of widespread rainfall and strong northern winds over the next 24 hours.
According to the latest Daily Weather Forecast, rainfall is expected across major regions including Nairobi, the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, and parts of the Coast and South-Eastern lowlands.
Moderate Showers & Thunderstorms: Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, and Garissa are expected to receive steady rainfall measuring between 5mm and 20mm. Tana River will also experience moderate showers over select areas.
Light Rains & Thunderstorms: Western and Nyanza counties—including Siaya, Nyamira, and Kakamega—will see light showers accompanied by thunderstorms overnight.
Partly Cloudy Skies: Nairobi and Central Highlands counties (Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, and Kirinyaga) will remain largely partly cloudy with light showers over a few places.
Dry Conditions: Turkana, West Pokot, and Samburu will experience clear to partly cloudy skies with no rain expected tonight.
Morning conditions on November 2 will feature light morning rains in Nairobi, Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni before breaking into sunny intervals. Coastal towns including Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi will enjoy sunny weather throughout the morning and afternoon.
By Monday afternoon, rainfall will intensify across the Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Western regions, bringing light showers and thunderstorms to counties such as Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Migori, and Kisii.
Highs & Lows: Turkana will record the highest daytime temperature at 36°C, followed by Wajir and Mandera at 35°C. Conversely, Nyandarua will be the coldest region, with night temperatures dropping to 9°C.
Wind Advisory: The weatherman has issued a specific alert for northern Kenya, warning of strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) across parts of Marsabit, Samburu, and Turkana counties.
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60-year-old man killed by falling tree while cutting it in Bungoma
A sombre mood has engulfed Namakhele Village in Tongaren Constituency, Bungoma County, following the death of a 60-year-old man who was killed after a tree being cut down in his homestead fell on him.The deceased, identified as Protus Wanyonyi, reportedly sustained serious head injuries and died while being rushed to Bungoma County Referral Hospital.
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Weatherman Lists 40 Counties Expected to Receive More Rain in November
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast above-average rainfall in more than 40 counties in November, warning residents to prepare for possible flooding, landslides and transport disruptions.In its monthly weather outlook released on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the department listed Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu, Meru, Machakos and Makueni among the counties expected to receive more rainfall than the long-term average.
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Truphena Muthoni Sets Sights on World Record With 1 Billion Trees in 24 Hours
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has announced plans for a tree-planting challenge to plant one billion trees in Kenya within 24 hours. The proposed world-record attempt is scheduled for April 22, 2027.Muthoni made the announcement in a Facebook video shared on November 1, 2026, alongside Kenyan content creator and amateur boxer Mbavu Destroyer and an Australian environmentalist.