An online taxi driver, Duncan Gachanja Thuo, was abducted and robbed of his car by a gang in Kiambu, near Nairobi, after accepting an offline ride request, according to Tuko. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation into the incident. The case highlights risks faced by ride-hailing drivers in Kenya who take trips outside official app platforms, which bypass safety tracking features.

A Nairobi Uber driver identified as Jesse has recounted an alleged fare dispute in which a female passenger refused to pay and threatened to scream, leaving him feeling helpless, according to Tuko. The driver lamented the incident, saying the threat made it difficult for him to insist on payment. The account, based on the driver's own narration, highlights the challenges ride-hailing drivers in Nairobi say they face when handling disputes with passengers.

Charles Korgoren Kerich, a prominent finance official in Nairobi, is currently in the United States after being convicted of contempt in Kenya, where an arrest warrant has been issued for him. His departure follows allegations of shielding a solar company from taxes, involvement in credit card fraud, and threats against a German investor. His case highlights issues of impunity within the Kenyan system, according to Kenya Insights.

A 40-year-old Kenyan man, Felix Nzioki, has taken to the streets carrying a placard to appeal for a driving job after losing his employment in 2024. According to Tuko, Nzioki says he is struggling to provide for his young daughter and described their situation as one of suffering. His public plea highlights the personal impact of unemployment, as he seeks work to support his family and regain financial stability.

Police in Kenya have arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nairobi's Nyamakima area, according to Capital FM. The arrests come amid an intensifying crackdown on the exploitation of immigrants in the capital. Authorities said the operation targets individuals preying on foreigners, as part of broader efforts to curb abuse and protect immigrant communities in the city.

A video reported by Tuko shows Kenyans forcing a man into a police car after he allegedly tried to harass a Burundian vendor. According to the outlet, the man was removed from a Burundian-owned hotel after attempting to intimidate its owner. The incident comes amid rising scrutiny of undocumented foreign traders in Kenya, though details of any charges or the man's identity were not provided.