A murder suspect who went on the run after the brutal killing of a Form Four student in Molo has been arrested, following a sustained manhunt by detectives. The suspect, Walter Kipkoech, 23, was traced to a hideout in Lagwenda village, Kuresoi North, where detectives from Molo, alongside their counterparts from the Crime Research and […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a statement on the progress made in investigations into the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, which occurred on 29th July 2026 in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. The DCI reports that since taking over the investigation, homicide detectives, supported by specialized investigative and forensic teams, have […]
Members of the Luo Community and the family of Hon. Raphael Tuju are now demanding that government avails him. In an official press statement by Luo Community Nation Union following the disapearance of Tuju, the members led by Coordinator Philosopher Dr Odhiambo Swa Makaduol, the National Coordinator, Luo Community Development (LUCODE) Society Worldwide Union, they […]
Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives have arrested a trafficker, seizing heroin worth Sh1.19 million in a swift intelligence-led operation in Nakuru. The suspect, 42-year-old Ephantus Kariuki Mwangi, was nabbed while riding a motorcycle (Reg. No. KMEC 785W), carrying luggage that raised red flags among the hawk-eyed detectives. A search of the luggage uncovered 397 grams of […]
Nairobi County Woman Rep Esther Passaris has taken on Director Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin over unaddressed femicide cases. Speaking during issuance of NGAAF bursary, the Lawmaker was categorical that the DCI has failed to ensure such criminal cases against women and girls in the country are addressed. She noted that there are facts and evidence […]
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has spoken over tribulations. Speaking in Naivasha town on Saturday, the Lawmaker categorically stated that she is undergoing persecution due to her stand to call out atrocities. She maintained that her stand is very clear and age will not bow. Accompanied by a a number of MCAs from Naivasha and DCP […]
Nakuru Iron Lady Asumpta Wangui and human rights defender Maimuna Mwinyi were on Thursday July 3, 2025 grilled by DCI Nakuru over linkage to forthcoming SabaSaba meeting. Asumpta was summoned by DCIO Nakuru linking her to the mobilization and planning of forthcoming SabaSaba meeting in Nakuru. Human Rights Defenders and members of the DCP Party […]
Sixth suspect in the series of violent robberies in Nakuru, Elijah Kimani Kinyanjui, has been arrested in an operation conducted at the County’s Mzee wa Nyama area. In his possession were found exhibits recently robbed from a Pakawa resident by armed gunmen. Suspect has been handed over to Nakuru East detectives and to be enjoined […]
A team of detectives deployed to hunt down a daring armed gang that had become the nightmare of Nakuru County dwellers has rounded up the five gang members, and recovered the AK 47 used in their crime spree. Acting on intelligence leads, the team drawn from DCI’s Operation Action Team and Crime Research Bureau augmented […]
The Deputy Director DCI, Mr. John Onyango, officially inaugurated the second cohort of the Senior Investigations Officers’ Seminar at the National Criminal Investigation Academy (NCIA). The event brought together 40 senior officers from various DCI units for a program aimed at enhancing their investigative expertise. In his keynote address, representing the Director DCI, Mr. Onyango […]