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Police in Mombasa launch probe into claims of genital theft
11th July, 2026 02:52 PM
Police in Mombasa have launched investigations into claims of genital theft as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) warns that criminal gangs are taking advantage of the false claims to cause panic and commit crimes.
Speaking on Saturday, July 11, 2026, Coast Regional DCI boss Benson Kasyoki said the reports have been recorded in Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi counties.
Kasyoki said the false claims have already had serious consequences. He explained that innocent people have been attacked after being accused of making other people’s private parts disappear. According to the DCI, two people have died after being lynched by angry mobs following the claims.
“Medical experts have confirmed that there is no loss of organs, there is no physical harm or disappearance,” Kasyoki said on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
He explained that investigations have shown that there is no medical evidence to support the reports. He said the claims are instead being used by criminals to distract members of the public before carrying out theft. He added that police are treating the matter seriously.
Investigations into false claims
“What we are witnessing is just a tactic by criminals to disrupt members of the public so that they can rob them,” Kasyoki said.
The Coast DCI boss warned that police will not allow the spread of false information that puts lives at risk. He said law enforcement officers are working to stop the criminal activities linked to the claims and urged residents to remain calm.
“As law enforcers, we are not tolerating this kind of nonsense,” Kasyoki said.
Kasyoki also urged members of the public to avoid spreading unverified information online. He specifically mentioned social media platforms where the claims have continued to circulate and asked residents to report any useful information to the police instead.
“They should stop sharing this info on TikTok and WhatsApp because it has not been verified. Pass any info you may get about this issue of disappearance of private parts,” Kasyoki said.
According to the Coast DCI boss, police have so far recorded 19 incidents linked to the claims across the three counties. He said most of the reported cases are already before the courts, while others remain under investigation as detectives continue to gather information.
“So far we have received 19 incidents; 17 are pending before court, and 3 are being investigated,” Kasyoki said.
