The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a friendly reminder to Kenyans about the rising car theft syndicates that are targeting motorists at Airbnb facilities and other accommodation spots.In a post on X on October 5, 2026, the DCI shared a cautionary tale about a man whose peaceful night
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Court Clears EACC Suit Against Wamatangi Over Ksh813M
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) successfully dismissed five applications from Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and other defendants who aimed to strike down its suit for recovering Ksh 813.1 million tied to alleged irregularities in road tender awards.This case involves payments made to five companies for road contracts granted by
Four Convicted of George Muchai Murder
Four individuals have been found guilty of murdering former Kabete MP George Muchai, along with his two bodyguards and their driver in Nairobi back in 2015.Milimani High Court Justice Kanyi Kimondo delivered the verdict, convicting Erick Munyera Isabwa, Raphael Kimani Gacii, Mustafa Kimani Anyonyi, and Stephen Asitiva Lipapo on four
Man Arrested After Wife Found Buried in Migori
In Migori County, authorities apprehended a 32-year-old man after the body of a woman, identified as his wife, was discovered buried in a shallow grave near their home in Suna East Sub-County.On September 28, 2026, neighbors at Kanyamdura Village noticed freshly dug soil behind the toilet at her husband’s residence,
Woman Arrested at JKIA With Ksh13.5M Cocaine
A wwanted by detectives since last year has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while allegedly attempting to leave the country for Bangladesh with cocaine valued at about Ksh13.53 million.In a statement, the suspect, Jane Waithera Wateri, was intercepted by detectives from the Kenya Airports Criminal Investigations (KACI),
Chinese Nationals Robbed of Sh3.9M in Nyamira
Authorities are currently investigating an incident involving two Chinese nationals and their Kenyan driver, who were reportedly robbed of Sh3.9 million. This occurred when a group of men, posing as police officers, intercepted their vehicle along the Nairobi-Keroka Road in Nyamira County.The incident was documented on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Mudavadi Warns Gangs Could Become Terror Groups
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a crucial warning regarding the potential evolution of organized criminal gangs into violent extremist and terrorist organizations if their activities go unchecked. He emphasized the urgent need for communities and security agencies to enhance vigilance to prevent these criminal elements from expanding their
Isinya Police Recover Stolen Copper Wire
In a proactive operation, police in Isinya, Kajiado County successfully recovered government property and copper wire, targeting individuals suspected of engaging in theft and the trade of stolen goods.Responding to actionable intelligence, officers conducted a raid on a suspected hideout in Majengo Estate, where they discovered that individuals were attempting
DCI Probes Violence at UDA Embu Meeting
The police have initiated an investigation into the violence that disrupted a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates’ meeting at Nembure Stadium in Embu County on Saturday afternoon. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has assembled a specialized team to identify the individuals responsible for this incident.Eastern Regional Police Commander Stephen
EACC Sleuths Arrest Two DCI Officers Over Bribery
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully apprehended two officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at the Kipkelion Sub-County Offices due to serious allegations of soliciting and accepting bribes.The arrested officers, Corporal Wesley Korir and Corporal Christopher Maina, reportedly demanded Ksh 500,000 from a complainant in exchange