Tag Archives: DCI

Busia Court Sentences Alleged Terrorist to 30 Years

A suspected terrorist has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term by a court in Busia, nearly a year and a half after the trial began in December 2021. Jackton Jacob Kanoti, also known as Abdul Hakim, was apprehended in Siaya for his affiliations with both Al Shabaab and the …

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Mombasa Authorities Seize Cocaine Worth KSh495K

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, two females were apprehended in the Kisauni area of Utange, Mombasa County, for allegedly engaging in the peddling of cocaine. According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the individuals in question, Amina Musa Chirunga and Saumu Ali Khamis, were …

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Stolen Lorry Recovered, Suspect Arrested

In a swift turn of events, authorities have successfully recovered a stolen Mitsubishi lorry, leading to the arrest of the prime suspect involved in the theft. The vehicle, reported missing on April 1, 2024, sparked an intense search operation that culminated in its discovery within a garage in Karen. The …

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Two Ladies Apprehended for Embezzling Ksh.15M from Real Estate Firm

Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the misappropriation of Ksh.15.6 million from Goshens Real Estate, located in Ruaka. The accused, identified as Judy Muringe Mugo, aged 41, and Catherine Waithera Ruiru, aged 26, are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday to face charges related to the alleged …

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DCI Traces Kiptum’s Last Movements

Homicide Investigators Probe Kiptum’s Final Moments With just two days until the burial of the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, DCI Director of Homicide, Martin Nyuguto, has initiated a fresh inquiry into the death of the star athlete, who perished in an accident along the Eldoret-Eldama Ravine road …

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Traffickers Apprehended in Mwingi with 132 Bales of Bhang

Detectives have successfully intercepted a truck carrying 132 bales of bhang along the Garissa-Thika Road in the Kyanunda area of Mwingi. The operation, conducted last night, led to the arrest of two male suspects identified as Daniel Yohana and Ismail Wako, the driver and co-driver of the vehicle respectively. The …

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Tiaty MP William Kamket Arrested Over Suspected Incitement

William Kamket, the Member of Parliament for Tiaty, and Robert Komolle, the Deputy Governor of West Pokot, were both interrogated by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru on suspicion of incitement to violence. Kamket underwent a two-hour interrogation before being released, with plans for him to …

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Senator Khalwale’s Bull Caretaker’s Body Released for Burial

Kizito Moi, the fighter bull caretaker and trainer associated with Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, will have his body released from the mortuary on Sunday, ahead of his burial. A second postmortem, conducted by government pathologist Johansen Oduor, confirmed that Moi had indeed been killed by the bull, putting an end …

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Ten Machakos County Officials Accused of Assaulting MCA During Arrest

Ten Machakos County inspectorate officers allegedly involved in the forceful arrest and assault of Kalama Ward MCA Boniface Maeke on Wednesday have been apprehended and presented in court. The individuals charged include James Mwendwa Muindi, Albanus Muli Maluki, Joshua Kitolo Mutiso, David Ouma Otieno, Cliff Benson Kimeu, Simon Musembi Ndeto, …

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Police Officer, DJ Among Additional Suspects Linked to Meru Blogger’s Murder

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that a police officer and a local DJ are among the four additional suspects to be charged in connection with the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, known as Sniper. The statement from the investigative agency indicated that forensic evidence links the …

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