Two arrested as police seize suspected stolen goods in Kisumu
Two persons of interest believed to be behind the theft of household items in Kondele area, Kisumu County have been arrested. Confirming the arrests, detectives noted that the two, Fredrick Oduor Obonyo, 36, and his accomplice Eric Wesonga Wamere, are believed to be the recipients and marketers of the stolen valuables. ‘Following numerous reports of […]
Two accused of impersonating DCI officers arrested in Nairobi
Two persons of interest accused of impersonating officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have been arrested. According to a statement shared by DCI on their social media pages, the two were arrested by detectives from the Nairobi Regional Headquarters for impersonation and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. The two, Nicholas Okoth Owino […]
Police arrest man in connection to brutal murder of radio presenter Lilian Aluko
Police have arrested a man linked to the brutal murder of Lilian Achieng Aluko after days of intensive manhunt. In an update on Friday, November 8, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the man was arrested at his hideout in the Kaanwa area of Tharaka Nithi County. According to authorities, the arrest followed […]
Another person of interest in brutal murder of Wells Fargo HR boss Willis Ayieko arrested
Detectives on Friday, November 8, 2024, confirmed the arrest of one person of interest in the murder of Wells Fargo HR boss Willis Ayieko. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) noted that Duncan Onyango, alias Otuch was fished out from his hideout in Bondo sub-county. Detectives suspect that Onyango was involved due […]
Police arrest lawyer over Ksh182M tender scam targeting American investor
Police have detained a lawyer in a high-profile crackdown on a fraudulent tender scheme that swindled over Ksh182 million from an American investor. In an update on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the lawyer was apprehended after attending court proceedings in an unrelated criminal case in which he also […]
Former NYS head of procurement Hendrick Nyongesa sentenced to 7 years in prison
Former National Youth Service (NYS) Head of Procurement Hendrick Nyongesa has been sentenced to seven years in prison for making a false document. In a statement on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Nyongesa was found guilty of contravening Section 347(a) as read with Section 349 of […]
Police arrest persons of interest following tragic death of man in Bomet – DCI
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a person of interest after a video emerged online following the torture and death of Amos Sang of Bomet County. According to a statement from the sleuths, two men believed to be persons of interest in the case have been detained in Ruaraka and Longisa Police stations. […]