Fifteen suspected members of a criminal gang have been apprehended in Kisumu County following a strategic operation by detectives, who intercepted three vehicles believed to be transporting individuals armed with crude weapons.On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that the arrests stemmed from actionable intelligence
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Indian Nationals Rescued After Kidnapping in Kajiado
Two Indian nationals, who arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), have been successfully rescued following their alleged kidnapping. Authorities arrested three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them captive.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that this swift rescue resulted from a targeted intelligence-led operation conducted by the detectives from
Mavoko Court Detains Angela Mulwa for 14 Days
A Mavoko court has ordered the detention of advocate Angela Mulwa, daughter of Rose Mbithe Mulwa (also known as Rose Mbithe Ndetei), for 14 days. This decision comes amid ongoing investigations into the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, where Angela has been identified as a person of interest.Magistrate Lilian
DCI Arrests Suspect in KSh8.6 Million Fake Government Jobs Scam
Detectives have successfully arrested an individual connected to a fraudulent government job recruitment scheme that deceived job seekers out of over Ksh8.6 million with false promises of employment in state agencies.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed that this scheme involved enticing victims with job offers in the Kenya Defence
DCI Probes Discovery of Four Bodies in Mwingi
Forensic detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kitui County have begun investigating after discovering four bodies in a suspected mass grave, raising concerns about potential killings in the area.On Tuesday, June 10, 2026, police, led by Mwingi Sub-county commander Anthony Maina, acted on a tip from a
JKIA Detectives Arrest Suspect With Nearly 1kg of Cocaine
Kenya's aviation routes are being exploited by drug trafficking networks, but a recent development has dealt them another significant setback. Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives have apprehended a key suspect at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after discovering almost one kilogram of cocaine hidden in the suspect's stomach.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations
TikToker Arrested for Claiming to Have Been Paid to Kill Babu Owino
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a TikToker Roy Otieno Odhiambo after he claimed on TikTok that he had been paid KSh 3.5 million to kill Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.According to detectives, Roy published false information in a viral video posted on October 20, 2025, where he