10 episodes

True Crime Kenya examines Kenyan crimes and cases through the art of storytelling. Each episode takes listeners on a thrilling journey through riveting stories of crime, investigation, and justice in this East African nation. Welcome to True Crime Kenya!
🎤 Written & Narrated by @thisisdeemnur
🖥 Produced by @wearepitchr

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True Crime Kenya examines Kenyan crimes and cases through the art of storytelling. Each episode takes listeners on a thrilling journey through riveting stories of crime, investigation, and justice in this East African nation. Welcome to True Crime Kenya!
🎤 Written & Narrated by @thisisdeemnur
🖥 Produced by @wearepitchr

    S01 E10 - Dr James Ng’ang’a Muiruri

    S01 E10 - Dr James Ng’ang’a Muiruri

    This is the story of Dr James Nganga Muiruri: a promising young man, whose future was shattered after a fateful night out.



    Credits:

    Cover Art


    F.Nur, PitchR Media



    Editing/Production


    F. Nur, PitchR Media



    Theme Song


    "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)



    News Credits & Clips:




    The Daily Nationhttps://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/lifestyle/prison-diary-former-officer-revisits-killing-of-ex-mp-s-son-1047582

     


    The Daily NationMymurder trial left many unanswered questions | Nation

     


    The Standardhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000105765/officer-convicted-as-co-accused-freed-in-ex-mp-s-son-murder

     


    Nation
    https://nation.africa/kenya/news/officer-to-die-for-killing-doctor-955762

    • 35 min
    S01 E09 - The Thika Bank Heist (Part 2)

    S01 E09 - The Thika Bank Heist (Part 2)

    On Part 2 of The Thika Bank Heist, join us as we find out exactly who these robbers were, what motivated their daring venture and what happened after they finally got their hands on the prize.



    Credits:

    Cover Art


    F.Nur, PitchR Media



    Editing/Production


    F. Nur, PitchR Media



    Theme Song


    "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)



    News Credits & Clips:


    KTN NEWS
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMEd-l7-hzo


     


    BUSINESS DAILY
    https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/it-s-normal-suspects-father-says-of-sh52-million-kcb-thika-heist-2179638


     


    THE STAR
    https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017-11-27-learned-suspects-in-kcb-thika-heist-deny-charges-remain-in-custody/


     


    THE STANDARD
    https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2001261718/scoring-as-in-high-school-could-not-keep-them-out-of-crime

     


    NTV KENYA
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX6GOAypcaM

    • 31 min
    S01 E08 - The Thika Bank Heist (Part 1)

    S01 E08 - The Thika Bank Heist (Part 1)

    In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we explore the story of the Thika Bank Heist.  Inspired by the plot of a popular Hollywood movie, a close group of friends meticulously crafted a plan to infiltrate one of the most secure financial institutions in Thika. Drawing from the cinematic genius of heist films, they employed a combination of cunning strategy and brazen audacity to execute a robbery that would go down in Kenyan history.



    Credits:



    Cover Art


    F.Nur, PitchR Media



    Editing/Production


    F. Nur, PitchR Media



    Theme Song


    "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)



    News Credits & Clips:



    Nation Africa Online
    https://nation.africa/kenya/news/behind-the-sh52-million-thika-kcb-bank-robbery-mystery--483202

     


    Business Daily Africa https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/it-s-normal-suspects-father-says-of-sh52-million-kcb-thika-heist-2179638

     


    Citizen Digital
    https://www.citizen.digital/news/police-seize-equipment-used-in-thika-kcb-bank-heist-183095

     


    The Star
    https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/central/2019-03-14-30-witnesses-to-testify-against-thika-bank-heist-suspects/


     


    Youtube – The Wicked Edition with Dr
    Kingori
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fglarity.app%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fglarity.app&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMTY0OTksMjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=FQpkQ49x6ag



    Capital News
    https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2017/11/3-suspects-in-thika-bank-robbery-due-in-court-sh17-6mn-recovered/


     


    REDDIT COMMENTS
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Kenya/comments/tf2zcz/kcb_thika_heist/?rdt=54242


     


    CITIZEN DIGITAL
    https://www.citizen.digital/news/police-seize-equipment-used-in-thika-kcb-bank-heist-183095


     


    NATION AFRICA
    https://nation.africa/kenya/news/behind-the-sh52-million-thika-kcb-bank-robbery-mystery--483202


     


    HOT 96FM
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtUJ57WT9Yk


     


    WIKIPEDIA
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bank_Job





    TWITTER/X
    https://twitter.com/RBudhdev/status/934386042446270465

    • 29 min
    S01 E07 - Keagan Githua

    S01 E07 - Keagan Githua

    This is the heartbreaking story of Keagan Githua, a beloved 24 year old whose life was tragically cut short by a senseless crime of opportunity. Keagan's story is one of promise, lost opportunity, and the permanent stain violence leaves on innocent lives, reminding us of the fragility of our existence.



    Credits:



    Cover Art


    F.Nur, PitchR Media



    Editing/Production


    F. Nur, PitchR Media



    Theme Song


    "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)



    News Credits & Clips:
    Ridgeways Baptist Church youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPPQuegIdq4


    The Daily Nationhttps://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/revealed-student-17-main-suspect-in-murder-of-keagan-githua-at-ridgeways-4030132



    The Star

    https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2022-11-15-four-suspects-linked-to-murder-of-keagan-githua-in-ridgeways-arrested/



    Citizen Digitalhttps://www.citizen.digital/news/prime-suspect-in-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested-n309697

     

    Kenyans.Co.Ke

    https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/82019-dci-reveals-how-matatu-stage-attendant-targeted-keagan-githua

     

    Swala Nyetihttps://swalanyeti.co.ke/news/article/5374/4-suspects-linked-to-gruesome-murder-of-keagan-githua-in-ridgeways-arrested

    Pulse Live Kenyahttps://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/suspects-linked-to-death-of-strathmore-university-graduate-keagan-githua-arrested/1sq6c2d

     

    Capital FMhttps://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/suspects-linked-to-death-of-strathmore-university-graduate-keagan-githua-arrested/1sq6c2d

     

    Tuko Newshttps

    https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/483696-githuraimatatu-state-attendant-arrested-nairobi-graduants-murder-in/



    K24 TVhttps://www.k24tv.co.ke/news/keagan-githuas-killer-arrested-86847/

     

    The Nairobi Reviewhttps://nairobireview.africa/prime-suspect-keagan-githuas-murder-arrested/

     

    The Standardhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/features/article/2001460661/deadly-boda-boda-riding-thugs-on-the-loose-in-city-urban-areas

     

    The Standardhttps://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/features/article/2001460661/deadly-boda-boda-riding-thugs-on-the-loose-in-city-urban-areas

     

    Lynn Ngugi Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAqwr_z9jcw

    • 27 min
    S01 E06 - Rahab Karisa

    S01 E06 - Rahab Karisa

    This is the story of Rahab Karisa: 

    In this heart-wrenching episode, we explore a shocking murder that rocked the country and sparked a chilling question: Can we ever fully vet the people we invite to work in our homes? Join us as we explore the devastating consequences of misplaced trust in this haunting story.



    Credits:



    Cover Art


    F.Nur, PitchR Media



    Editing/Production


    F. Nur, PitchR Media



    Theme Song


    "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)



    News Credits & Clips:


    LinkedIn


    https://ke.linkedin.com/in/rahab-karisa-78082799



    The Nairobian


    https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/thenairobian/news/article/2001478369/killer-maid-suspect-in-kilifi-chief-officer-murder-arrested

     

    Citizen Digital


    https://www.citizen.digital/news/house-help-suspected-of-killing-kilifi-chief-officer-rahab-karisa-arraigned-n324372

     

    CITIZEN TV


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsrIphMgSWk

     

    Nairobi Wire


    https://nairobiwire.com/2023/07/rahab-karisa-murder-househelp-confesses.html

      

    NATION TV


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI69P0DcJ14

     

    Nation Media


    https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kilifi/house-help-linked-to-rahab-karisa-stabbing-bought-mother-shopping-then-fled-towards-uganda-4317464

     

    Tuko News


    https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/counties/514730-rahab-karisa-5-photos-kilifi-county-officer-allegedly-killed-by-house-help/



    Pulse


    https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/kilifi-officer-rahab-karisas-husband-uncovers-househelps-motive-for-stabbing-her/ymtfg3v

     

    People Daily


    https://www.pd.co.ke/news/suspected-murderer-detained-as-new-details-emerge-193109/

     

    KENYA NEWS AGENCY


    https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/sombre-mood-as-mourners-call-for-justice-for-slain-kilifi-chief-officer/

     

    Facebook


    https://web.facebook.com/mmera.maxwel/?_rdc=1&_rdr



    KENYANS.CO.KE


    https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/91500-autopsy-results-detail-how-killifi-chief-officer-was-murdered

    • 28 min
    S01 E05 - Kevin Matundura

    S01 E05 - Kevin Matundura

    This is the story of Kevin Matundura: 

    A cautionary tale about the intersection of youth and poor decision-making, and how one person's choices can irreversibly shape their destiny. 



    *This podcast episode discusses a true crime case involving a non-descriptive incident of sexual assault. While we approach this topic with sensitivity and discretion, we wish to forewarn listeners that it may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised*



    Credits:



    Cover Art


    F.Nur, PitchR Media



    Editing/Production


    F. Nur, PitchR Media



    Theme Song


    "Dunia Ina Mambo" by Just A Band (original song by The Mighty Cavaliers)



    News Credits & Clips:




    Standard Media https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/counties/article/2001467131/man-who-fell-in-love-with-house-help-during-robbery-sentenced-to-death

     

    Daily Nation


    https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nakuru/death-sentence-for-robber-who-fell-in-love-with-victim-4123692

     

    Tuko News


    https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/494649-nakuru-man-fell-love-house-robbery-incident-jailed-life/

     

    Daily Nation


    https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nakuru/puzzle-of-armed-robber-who-fell-in-love-with-his-victim-4091058

     

    Citizen Digital


    https://www.citizen.digital/news/two-thugs-face-long-jail-term-after-one-asked-female-victim-to-meet-him-at-restaurant-after-robbery-n312943

     

    Mtaa Wangu
    Nakuru


    https://www.citizen.digital/news/two-thugs-face-long-jail-term-after-one-asked-female-victim-to-meet-him-at-restaurant-after-robbery-n312943

     

    Nairobi Wire


    https://nairobiwire.com/2023/02/death-sentence-for-armed-robber-who-asked-victim-out-on-a-date.html

     

    The Star


    https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2023-02-15-two-men-handed-death-sentences-for-robbery-with-violence/

     

    TV 47


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3F6eASc2kc

     

    Faculty of Law Blogs/ University of Oxford


    https://blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/research-and-subject-groups/death-penalty-research-unit/blog/2022/06/death-penalty-kenya-punishment

    • 32 min

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