Two robbery with violence suspects arrested in Mombasa
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have confirmed the arrest of two individuals believed to be behind the spate of violent robbery incidents in Mombasa. In a statement, DCI noted that the two Mohammed Ibrahim Shaban, 22, and Abdulaziz Ali Ogutu, 19, who use a motor cycle and pangas to terrorize their victims were caught […]
Haiti mission update: 2 gang members arrested, arms recovered
The Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti (MSS) in collaboration with the Haiti National Police Service (HNP) have announced the arrest of two gang members and the recovery of several gangs in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, MSS said the two gang members belong to Chen Mechan and Pierre 6 gangs. […]
Court directs co-wives to forgive each other after brawl
A Mombasa court has ordered two co-wives to resolve their differences by forgiving each other. Mombasa senior resident magistrate Rita Orare on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, directed the duo to set aside their differences and forgive each other ahead of the sentencing of the first wife who had pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting her […]
6 arrested in Kisumu over uncustomed goods
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested six with suspected uncustomed goods. In a statement on Sunday, September 15, 2024, DCI said that the six were arrested following an operation dubbed Operation Usalama, which involves 14 Eastern African countries. One of the suspects, Brian Ouya, was arrested at a beauty shop in […]
Army officer and juvenile among those arrested in multi-agency operation – DCI
An army officer and a juvenile are among those arrested during an operation to end substance use in the coast region, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reports. DCI, in a statement late on Saturday, September 14, 2024, said that a multi-agency team conducted the operation in the coast region and managed to arrest several […]
Court sets date for bail hearing of former Harambee Stars player charged with murder
Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars midfielder Collins ‘Gattuso’ Okoth has lodged a battle to secure bail in a case where he is accused of murder. In a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) on Saturday, September 14, 2024, the former Harambee Stars player is expected to appear in court […]
Comoros president Azali injured in Moroni
The authorities in Comoros say President Azali Assoumani has been wounded in a knífe attàck. “Thank God, his life is not in danger,” said a government spokeswoman. He was attàcked while attending a funeral near the capital Moroni but was only “slightly injured” and has since returned home, spokeswoman Fatima Ahamada told the Reuters news […]