Directorate of Criminal Investigations Stories

DCI confirms discovery of Mexican cartel-linked drug lab in Namanga, says it was dismantled
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 19, 2025

The DCI emphasised that the criminal network had been effectively disrupted before it could commence production.

18 suspects arrested in Eastleigh over tax fraud in fabric smuggling scheme
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 11, 2025

The arrests were made Monday evening after the Elite Operation Support Unit (OSU) who have been trailing the suspects nabbed them after they tried to...

DCI seeks to detain police officer who allegedly shot and killed colleague in Ruaraka
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 03, 2025

Tarus opposed the application to detain him, arguing that it does not require his incarceration for the pending investigations to be conducted.

National Treasury injects Sh6.3 billion into Haiti mission, DCI upgrades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The extra allocation towards Kenya’s security mission in Haiti is expected to bolster the morale of officers deployed in the conflict-ridden nation.

IPOA admits inability to investigate abductions amid public concern
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that while the public has linked security officers to the disappearances, the Inspector General of Police...

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...

Defiance of court orders by police bosses a sign of failure in security leadership, says Nairobi Senator Sifuna
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Senator Sifuna expressed disappointment at what he termed as an apparent belief among some security leaders that they are above the law.

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.

Kenyan man arrested for defrauding foreigner in Sh33 million fake gold scheme
Amina Wako  |  Dec 08, 2024

The DCI urged individuals dealing in precious metals to verify the legitimacy of sellers and companies with relevant government agencies.

Senior cops to be held liable for junior officers’ misconduct under proposed law changes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

IPOA officials argue that the anonymity trend, which has become common in managing protests, undermines their mandate to ensure police accountability.

DCI identifies suspect in murders of Eastleigh mother, daughter, and niece
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2024

Homicide detectives said they have identified the main suspect as 24-year-old Hashim Dagane Muhumed.

Court allows DCI to detain six men suspected of robbing passengers in Nairobi
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 19, 2024

Most of the cases were reported at the Parklands Police Station in Westlands Sub-County and one at the Shauri Moyo Police Station in Kamukunji.

Family of missing Wajir MCA sues Police IG, DCI over his abduction
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 17, 2024

Yusuf was not under investigation for any offence or reported for any crime before his abduction around 8 pm.

IPOA claims KDF deployment during demos was cover-up for police misconduct
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2024

IPOA's latest report reveals that the military presence was not just unlawful but a deliberate effort to suppress dissent and create a militarized sta...

Acting police boss Masengeli makes changes at DCI's Lands Fraud Unit
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 14, 2024

Masengeli has approved the deployment of Assistant Inspector General of Police Juma Mashua as the head of the Unit.

6 witness statements recorded as IPOA intensifies probe into Nakuru journalist's shooting
Amina Wako  |  Jul 31, 2024

Rift Valley Coordinator Josephat Kaimenyi said the authority has gathered about 80 per cent of the evidence required to build a case against the offic...

DCI to probe Tom Mboya's assassination claims in Daily Nation article
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 08, 2024

The article published in the Saturday Nation on July 6 this year revealed that more than one individual was hired as a hitman in the planned Mboya ass...

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