Caption for the landscape image: Ex-prisoners’ bakery in Tana River crippled by alleged police extortion Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Mohammed Jarha arranging trays of dough ready for the oven at the Rimaya Bakery in this picture taken on August 11, 2025. Photo credit: Stephen Oduor | Nation By Stephen Oduor Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related When Mohammed Jarha walked out of Hola Prison in Tana River County in April 2024, freedom tasted unfamiliar. Eight months earlier, a judge had sentenced him to serve time after being found guilty of robbery. PREMIUM Shakahola deaths: DPP to file new evidence against Mackenzie The fresh clues will lead to the inclusion of more suspects and witnesses. PREMIUM Blood, meat and moonlight: Inside Tana’s exploding bushmeat trade Thriving black market has left legal meat sellers counting losses. PREMIUM The rise and fall of Hola’s cotton empire The once highly profitable Hola Cotton Ginnery today lies in ruins. PREMIUM Ojwang murder: Details of past cases police theories exposed contempt We have long known that the history of police rot and cover-up runs deep. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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PREMIUM Blood, meat and moonlight: Inside Tana’s exploding bushmeat trade Thriving black market has left legal meat sellers counting losses.
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PREMIUM Ojwang murder: Details of past cases police theories exposed contempt We have long known that the history of police rot and cover-up runs deep.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
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