DCI Stories

MPs fault top state agencies over weak accountability, stalled reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

DCI Director Amin Mohammed came under heavy criticism after revealing that files relating to a 2017 IEBC procurement case could not be traced and migh...

Nairobi lawyer arrested over Sh79.9 million gold scam targeting Canadian investor
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

The victim was later asked to send an additional payment of $300,000 (Sh39.9 million) to Tether cryptocurrency, widely used for digital transactions a...

Kenya calls for governance overhaul as EAC gridlock deepens
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 08, 2025

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has publicly criticised Ruto's handling of the Nairobi Peace Process, originally initiated by former President Uh...

DCI seeks 21 days to detain Obamana matatu sacco touts over stabbing to death of colleague
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 07, 2025

Hannington Oloo Ogumbo, Duncan Ochola, Vitalis Owino, and Daniel Ochieng Ojwang are accused of killing Dickson Otieno Ombaka, an employee of the same...

Crisis looms as doctors issue 14-day strike notice over unpaid arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

Should the strike proceed, it threatens to shut down public hospitals, including Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, je...

DCI launches multi-agency operation in Maai Mahiu after BBC exposé on child sex trafficking
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

In a statement released on Wednesday, the DCI said a team comprising officers from various agencies, including the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Pr...

Katiba Institute, KHRC sue to block Ruto’s KNCHR nominee over gender rule breach
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

In their court filings, the lobby groups are seeking multiple declarations and orders, including the nullification of Dr Ojwang’s nomination and a dir...

Ruto, Raila form five-member committee to oversee implementation of UDA-ODM MoU, NADCO report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

The committee, led by Agnes Zani as chairperson, will oversee the execution of the MoU and coordinate engagements with the public and key stakeholders...

DCI granted 21 days to analyse electronic devices in Koimburi abduction case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

The case stems from a May 25, 2025, incident in which MP Koimburi was reported missing shortly after attending a church service. CCTV footage later su...

Malala summoned by DCI over unauthorised helicopter landing at Mumias Sports Complex
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 05, 2025

Western Region Police Commander Issa Muhamud stated that the helicopter landed without prior clearance or coordination, calling it a direct violation...

Hospitals ordered to update bed capacities, wait for 90 days before appealing downgrades
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 05, 2025

The Health CS described the crackdown as part of a wider plan to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare delivery, calling for full cooperation from hospital ma...

Man shot as police disperse opposition supporters at Gilgil rally
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 02, 2025

The rally ended abruptly when police officers fired tear gas canisters and confronted the crowd. In the chaos, the man was shot and left seated on the...

Senators order crackdown on absenteeism in public hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Senators said the practice amounts to a serious breach of public trust and has contributed to the worsening state of healthcare in the country.

Third member of 'FBI movement' arrested in Meru
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

Kimathi is said to have emerged voluntarily, after which he was handcuffed and escorted into a police vehicle before being driven away to an undisclos...

EAC, SADC agree on unified framework to speed up peace process in eastern DRC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

The leaders resolved to merge the existing EAC-SADC and African Union (AU) mediation frameworks into a unified structure, comprising the AU Mediator a...

Government to place ex-KDF, police personnel under strict surveillance - Murkomen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

CS Murkomen stressed that those who had received weapons training from the government had a higher responsibility than ordinary citizens and should no...

Blow to Gachagua as High Court rejects second bid to recuse impeachment case judges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

The request, filed by several lawyers, challenged the legality of the current bench and proposed that the matter be referred back to Chief Justice Mar...

Eight suspects in Mawego Police Station arson case granted bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the group is believed to have led a coordinated attack on the police station, which resulted in the de...

Reuben Kigame seeks court order to prosecute top cops over brutality during Gen Z protests
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

Reuben Kigame is seeking a declaration that the desecration of bodies and public display of police brutality during the peaceful public protests amoun...

KMPDC probes private city hospital for detaining baby over Sh3 million bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Esther Ulavu, the baby’s mother, says her one-year-old was referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) from Loitoktok but ended up at Abyan Hospital...

Uganda elections: FDC party confirms Nandala Mafabi as presidential candidate for 2026
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 30, 2025

Party insiders confirmed the decision on Tuesday, with a public announcement expected at a press briefing scheduled for Wednesday.

Court terminates abduction case against 15 police officers linked to murders of two Indian nationals, Kenyan taxi driver
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 29, 2025

The officers are facing murder charges before the High Court, similar to the abduction case at Kahawa Court.

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara to face incitement charges after losing bid to dismiss case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 29, 2025

MP Kihara is accused of uttering offensive words during a public gathering in Nairobi on July 8, 2025, with the intent to provoke violence.

Diaspora youth tell Gachagua to drop tribal politics and lead all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

During a town hall meeting in Baltimore—part of Gachagua’s ongoing tour of the US—Valentine Wanjiru Githae of the 625 Movement challenged the former D...

KMPDC orders Chiromo Hospital Braeside branch closed pending probe into Susan Njoki’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

The closure followed a site visit carried out on July 18, with KMPDC also demanding that the hospital submit Njoki’s medical records and a copy of her...

Africa CDC warns of widespread drug resistance across Africa
XINHUA  |  Jul 26, 2025

The study, the largest of its kind conducted in Africa, analysed more than 187,000 test results from 205 laboratories between 2016 and 2019 in 14 coun...

Court grants Samidoh Sh200,000 bail, blocks his arrest over alleged desertion
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 25, 2025

Justice Kavedza said that upon the conclusion of investigations, and if a decision to charge Samidoh has been made, the police shall not arrest or det...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi slams Edwin Sifuna over Raila-Ruto memorandum criticism
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2025

Governor Ahmed added that Sifuna has a right to his opinion, but should be cognizant of other divergent views in the political outfit over the Raila-R...

FIDA demands inquiry into Susan Njoki’s murder, say Chiromo Hospital must answer
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 24, 2025

According to reports, Susan Njoki Kamengere, CEO and founder of Toto Touch Kenya, was allegedly removed from her home without consent and admitted to...

Fresh twist in Ndiangui Kinyagia's abduction case after LSK files to withdraw representation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 24, 2025

Last week, LSK, represented by President Faith Odhiambo, asked the court to allow cross-examination of Ndiang'ui, his cousin Lilian Wanjiku Gitonga, a...

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