Tag Archives: DCI

Two women have been arrested in Nairobi after detectives recovered counterfeit US currency amounting to about Ksh70 million. The suspects, identified as Ifrah Ali Jeyte and Qamar Salat Abdi, were cornered in the Upper Hill area during a sting operation by officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office. Click here …

A woman has been arrested in Moyale, Marsabit County, after being found with 294 grams of cocaine concealed in her private parts. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The arrest was part of an ongoing multi-agency operation targeting drug trafficking routes linking Kenya’s Northern Frontier to Nairobi. Authorities estimate …

A Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer is facing serious allegations after reportedly shooting a Boda Boda rider in Nakuru’s Molo Sub County late Wednesday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice from the victim’s family. The victim, identified as …

Residents of Standard Media Group Sacco in Mavoko Sub-County have requested that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) look into the legitimacy of documents from the Machakos County Lands Office, citing allegations of fraud and forgery that have sparked a dispute with their neighbors at Arusha Court. In a formal …

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has regained control of its X and Facebook accounts after they were taken over by hackers in a recent cyber-attack. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This attack on the DCI’s accounts is part of a growing trend of cyber incidents targeting high-profile …

Popular social media influencer Francis Gaitho has announced he will voluntarily present himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday, January 6, 2025. This follows a public appeal by the DCI, which listed Gaitho as “wanted” for allegedly publishing false information online. In a tweet posted on Thursday, …

Political activist Morara Kebaso has been arrested at his Kahawa Sukari offices under unclear circumstances. During the arrest, authorities seized electronic devices, including phones and laptops. His lawyer, Pareno Solonka, reported that Kebaso has been held incommunicado since his arrest, with officers claiming to be acting on “orders from above.” …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has received a summons from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) regarding allegations of incitement. According to a letter obtained by the Star, Babu Owino is required to provide information relevant to investigations into accusations of incitement and money laundering. The DCI has stated that …

The discovery of mutilated bodies in Nairobi’s Mukuru kwa Njenga slums continues to unfold, with more polythene-wrapped sacks being recovered on the second day. The investigation involves officials from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), a homicide team, and the Recce squad at the Kware dumpsite. Yesterday, human rights groups …

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is seeking public assistance to identify individuals involved in looting during protests against the Finance Bill. Surveillance footage captured several suspects breaking into and stealing from multiple businesses. The DCI, through its Imaging and Acoustic Unit at the National Forensic Laboratory, has retrieved numerous …