DCI Stories

Juja MP George Koimburi faces forgery charges dating back to 1994
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Koimburi was arrested outside his home on Tuesday morning and taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters for questioning.

Senate watchdog committee faults EACC, DCI and ODPP over inaction on graft cases in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Senator Kajwang' recommended the need for a coordinated effort to combat corruption but questioned who should lead such an initiative.

Man jailed for 35 years over robbery that claimed Greek national’s life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), detectives from the Kilimani division swiftly launched investigations, which led to a b...

Abductions: State accused of silencing witnesses, families want ICC to intervene
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

Addressing the media on Sunday, victims and their families recounted harrowing stories of abductions, torture, and threats, urging the ICC to investig...

Student under probe for diverting school capitation fee into his account
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 27, 2025

The bank reported that Sh1, 173, 352 was fraudulently diverted to the account held by Gideon Kibet Langat at the bank's Nandi Hills branch the previou...

DCI warned against torturing man who posted Ruto's image in casket
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 27, 2025

Ashiko was arrested in Bungoma County on January 24 and escorted to Nairobi where he was held at the Muthaiga police station

KNCHR decries escalating human rights violations, urges IPOA to address brutality, abductions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 24, 2025

The KNCHR's statement highlights several troubling incidents, including enforced disappearances, police brutality, and attacks on human rights defende...

Court gives Kanja last chance to explain whereabouts of four men abducted in Mlolongo
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 23, 2025

The judge also dismissed the IG's application to have the orders stayed as he prepared to appeal against them.

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

DCI invites CS Muturi to record statement over son’s abduction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The agency appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward in confidence.

Senior IEBC official killed in suspected targeted robbery attack in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 05, 2025

The attack has left residents shaken, with many calling for increased security in the neighbourhood.

President Ruto: Independent bodies must probe and prosecute those behind wave of abductions
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Ruto said Kenya's allies and partners are watching the events happening and expressing concern over the ongoing talks over abductions and other issues...

Stone-wielding robber arrested on Southern Bypass after spate of attacks on motorists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

DCI said the suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be arraigned on Monday, January 6, 2025.

EABL brand manager Lilian Nyambura found alive after missing for eight days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

After being found, she was immediately taken to a nearby health centre, where medical personnel noted that she appeared “disturbed”.

Three members of outlawed Superpower group arrested over murder in Eastleigh
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 30, 2024

The three – Hassan Ali Zahir, Omar Sultan Omar and Suleiman Abdi were arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing Emmanuel Inyanza, a resident of Third...

Abductions highlight growing conflict between freedom of expression and state authority
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 28, 2024

The abductions not only rob families of their loved ones but also erode the trust in institutions meant to protect us.

Ichung'wah wants DCI to enforce law to tame those using social media to insult leaders
Amina Wako  |  Dec 27, 2024

Junet pointed to recent AI-generated images of President William Ruto in a coffin, describing them as a disturbing trend of using social media to mock...

Detectives arrest varsity student duping Kenyans he can alter KCSE results
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

Detectives said Ronald Osebe Osebe, alias Nancy Baya, will be charged under the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act, 2018.

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