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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.

Detectives arrest suspect in murder of Kirinyaga University student 'Akoko the Billionaire’
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The shocking murder in the Ayani area on November 18, 2024 has left the community in grief and fear.

Former DP Gachagua blames police for facilitating his Limuru attack
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2024

He described the attack as a premeditated attempt on his life and accused the Limuru Member of Parliament of being involved in organising the incident...

Gachagua allies demand probe into Limuru chaos, accuse police of abducting ex-MP Mwathi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Thang'wa stated that Mwathi was taken away by men in Subaru vehicles, and he accused the DCI of refusing to provide information on the former MP's whe...

How police officers misuse their authority to spy on innocent Kenyans
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2024

In one such case, a senior police officer based at Vigilance House abused his power and spied on his estranged wife.

Over 2,000 Lamu residents fight for their 1,000 acres of land taken over by alleged grabbers
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 26, 2024

They also want the case to be transferred back to the high court in Malindi to enable them to follow the proceedings and be heard at their convenience...

State urged to form special police unit to investigate rising femicide cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

Waiguru stressed that the proposed unit would play a crucial role in investigating and curbing the ongoing killings of women across the country.

Detectives arrest key suspect in the murder of Eastleigh resident
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Police revealed that the suspect is also connected to the murder of Police Constable David Mayaka of DCI Makadara.

Ruto: No justification for unlawful arrests or abductions in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 21, 2024

He called on Kenyans with information on such cases to report it to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Independent Police Oversi...

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