Joyce Akinyi – Rise & Fall of Kenya’s Drug Queenpin | Miracle Babies & Socialite Scandals

Joyce Akinyi – Rise & Fall of Kenya’s Drug Queenpin | Miracle Babies & Socialite Scandals

In Kenya’s shadowy world of drug trafficking and scandalous crimes, few names evoke as much drama as Joyce Akinyi. A once-celebrated businesswoman turned heroin queenpin, Akinyi’s story of luxury, deception, and downfall has gripped the nation. But she is only one piece of a darker mosaic, joined by Mary Deya’s chilling “miracle babies” scandal and … Read more

Ahmed Rashid: Inside the Bloody Legacy and Court Trial of Eastleigh’s ‘Killer Cop’

Ahmed Rashid

For over a decade, the name Ahmed Rashid struck fear across the dusty streets of Eastleigh and Mathare, Nairobi’s marginalized neighborhoods plagued by police brutality. Branded both a hero and a villain depending on who you asked, Rashid’s reign of terror finally hit a wall in December 2022, when the Office of the Director of … Read more

How the Authorities Targeted Gaza Boys: Hunted One by One

How the Authorities Targeted Gaza Boys

In recent years, the Gaza Boys, a violent youth gang based in Nairobi’s Kayole Estate, grew infamous for extortion, robbery, violent assaults, and even targeted killings. Bragging on social media and inspired by cult-like imagery, they became a nightmare for unsuspecting residents and law enforcement alike. But a determined and covert police campaign ultimately dismantled … Read more