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 […]
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 […]
4 arrested as police seize an assortment of suspected bhang
Police have arrested four suspects and seized a substantial amount of suspected bhang in two separate operations. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that a multi-agency security team conducting operations at the Sabaki Bridge roadblock in Msufini intercepted a red motorcycle (KMGA 434P). The search of the vehicle led […]
All Hillside Endarasha Academy children accounted for – Govt
All Hillside Endarasha Academy children have been accounted for, Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said. In a statement on Monday, September 9, 2024, Mwaura said that 21 learners in the school had succumbed following a dormitory inferno. Mwaura says 19 students died instantly while two died while receiving treatment. According to Mwaura, Hillside Endarasha Academy […]
Detectives launch hunt for suspected bhang trafficker who used bananas to evade arrest
Detectives in Siaya have launched a manhunt for a suspected drug trafficker who evaded arrest through cunning tricks. According to a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect believed to be ferrying 245 rolls of bhang weighing 17.5 kilograms fled as his package was being inspected at the booking office when […]
11 arrested as DCI intensify efforts to curb unlawful immigration
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of eleven suspects in intensified efforts aimed at curbing illegal entry into the country. In a statement, the DCI noted that the suspects were caught in Kitale during an operation conducted by the agency’s Operation Support Unit (OSU) as they were headed to Nairobi’s Eastleigh […]