True Crime Kenya is a narrative podcast about Kenyan crime and justice. Created and narrated by writer D.M. Nur, it launched in September 2023 and is produced with PitchR Media. Episodes weave reporting, court records and broadcast archives into scripted storytelling, with sources credited on air and in episode notes. The show uses “Dunia Ina Mambo” by Just A Band as its theme; artwork and editing are credited to F. Nur. Season one (2023–2024) revisited cases that stirred national debate, including the killing of medical student Ivy Wangechi, the murder of Dutch retiree Herman Rouwenhorst in Mombasa, the Thika bank heist, BBC project manager Kate Mitchell’s death in Nairobi, and the fatal stabbing of Strathmore graduate Keagan Githua. Season two opened in 2025 with a two‑part reconstruction of Olympic champion Samuel Wanjiru’s death, drawing on news footage and legal filings. The podcast serves listeners in Kenya and the diaspora who want context, names and timelines rather than rumor. Scripts favour measured pacing, clear explanations of police and court procedure, and a victims‑first tone that avoids sensationalism while maintaining narrative momentum. By stitching together public sources and placing cases in social context, True Crime Kenya functions as both storytelling and civic record—an accessible way to revisit investigations that have tested institutions and captured national attention.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Kenya
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Law and crime
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Twitter number of followers:
7
Instagram number of followers:
469
Tiktok number of followers:
27

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
D. M. Nur
Directors:
D. M. Nur

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

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