DCI renews appeal for public help in locating Kware murders suspect Collins Jumaisi
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has once again called on the public to aid in the capture of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the prime suspect in the Kware murders, who escaped from police custody on August 20, 2024. In a statement shared on X on January 2, 2025, DCI appealed to the public to share […]
‘Francis Gaitho is wanted for various criminal activities’ – DCI
Government critic Francis Gaitho has been added to the list of wanted persons according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2025, DCI indicated that Gaitho was wanted for various criminal activities. “Francis Ng’ang’a Gaitho, whose photograph is displayed below, is wanted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […]
DCI detectives nab person of interest in Mombasa gang crackdown
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) detectives are holding onto one person of interest linked to the spate of insecurity cases in Mombasa. In a statement on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, DCI noted that the person of interest was apprehended at a motorcycle shop where he was in the process of acquiring a new bike. DCI […]
3 arrested as police recover loaded firearm in Samburu
Police officers have arrested three people and recovered a loaded firearm in Samburu County. In a statement on Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that three individuals had been taken into custody in connection with a spate of robberies in the Dore area of Samburu. “Three notorious robbery with violence […]
Police launch manhunt for gang who posed as Good Samaritans and robbed over Ksh400K from Mombasa-bound passengers
Police in Athi River are investigating an incident where a dagger-wielding gang posed as Good Samaritans and robbed over Ksh400,000 from two passengers who were waiting for a bus to Mombasa. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in a statement issued on Sunday, December 22, 2024, stated that the two passengers, a man and a […]
DCI and KEBS launch operation against supply of substandard cement
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) conducted an operation against what they termed illegal activities involving cement. The two state bodies said that the operation was launched after numerous public complaints concerning the quality and quantity of cement in circulation. “Following numerous complaints by members of the public, […]
3 arrested in connection with death of night guard in Kisii
Police have arrested three people in connection to the death of a security guard manning a bar in Kisii County. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), one of the persons of interest in the case was traced to Migori County while two of his suspected accomplices were nabbed within the Kisii Township area. […]