Police recover suspected bhang, chang’aa in Vihiga drug operation
The officers raided a suspected house in Majengo where they found bhang in different forms and stages of preparation.
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DCI Intercepts Car Transporting Illicit Alcohol from Uganda
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have intercepted a vehicle suspected of transporting illicit second-generation alcohol from Uganda. The operation was conducted by officers from DCI Kiminini and DCI Chwele…
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Murang’a University student stabbed to death after campus event
A 20-year-old university student died after he was allegedly stabbed by a fellow student in Murang’a town following an event at the university. Kelvin Murimi, a second-year student at Murang’a University of Technology, was allegedly…
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Detectives Arrest Two Suspected of Impersonating Senior Government Official
Detectives have arrested two men accused of impersonating a senior government official and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) identified the suspects as Geoffrey Kipngetich Ngeno…
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US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder
The suspect "killed the 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stole her wallet on Saturday," a local police spokesman told AFP.
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Narok: Police shoot one dead as clashes erupt over mining site eviction
At least one person was shot dead by police on Saturday evening in Lolgorian, Transmara South, after clashes erupted when officers moved to evict miners from the Kilima Pesa mining site.
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DCI seizes illicit tobacco, cash in Githunguri cigarette probe
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Detectives have recovered additional tobacco products and cash in a widening crackdown on suspected counterfeit and uncustomed cigarettes in Githunguri, Kiambu County. The Directorate of…
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17 killed in Salama road accident while travelling for National Prayer Day
The Archdiocese of Mombasa confirmed the deaths in a condolence message issued by the Archbishop's Office, describing the incident as an “untimely passing” of the 17 pilgrims.
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Three Arrested as Police Seize 10,000 Litres of Suspected Uncustomed Ethanol along Nairobi–Nakuru Highway
Police in Lari Sub-County have arrested three suspects after intercepting a lorry carrying approximately 10,000 litres of suspected uncustomed ethanol. The suspects were apprehended on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a routine patrol along…
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Man dies after being hit with metal object during family dispute in Homa Bay
A 28-year-old man was killed by his uncle during a family dispute in Chumbo Village, South Kabuoch Location, Ndhiwa Sub-County, Homa Bay County. The incident occurred at around 10pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2026, inside the deceased’s…
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Samburu residents demand Ksh.70M compensation after police kill over 700 livestock
Residents of Samburu County are seeking Ksh.70 million in compensation from the government after more than 700 livestock belonging to 43 families were killed by police during a security operation in Samburu East.
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Pregnant woman dies after allegedly being thrown out of moving police vehicle in Mwea
Residents of Mugamba Ciura village in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, are demanding justice following the death of a pregnant woman who was allegedly thrown out of a moving police vehicle.
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Tension in Mwea as pregnant woman dies, husband injured after being thrown from moving police vehicle
Tension ran high in Mugamba Ciura village, Murinduko Ward, Mwea, after a pregnant woman died and her husband sustained serious injuries after they were allegedly thrown from a moving police vehicle.
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14 suspects arrested over alleged money laundering detained for 14 days
The JKIA Law Courts have allowed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to detain 14 suspects for five days as investigators pursue a probe into alleged money laundering and obtaining money by false pretences.
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Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of his aunt in Kisumu
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has successfully secured a 35-year prison sentence for a 31-year-old man, Kevin Omondi Nyapietho, following his conviction for the murder of his aunt in Kisumu County.
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Police officer found dead in suspected suicide incident in Murang’a
A police officer attached to the Administration Police Service was found dead in an apparent suicide incident at Mugumo Assistant Chief’s compound in Ithanga/Kakuzi, Murang’a County. Corporal Patrick Munene Muriithi, attached to the APS…
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Teenage girl found dead in sack along Nairobi-Mai Mahiu highway
Police in Lari, Kiambu County launched investigations after the body of an unidentified teenage girl was found dumped in a white sack along the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu Highway. The body was discovered on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in the…
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One cop injured as suspected al-Shabaab militants attack GSU camp in Garissa
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants launched a probing attack on a General Service Unit (GSU) camp in Fafi, Garissa County, on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2026. The attack on the Fafi Centre GSU camp was reported at about 8pm, with the…
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Man dies after being assaulted at Kisii market
A 37-year-old man died after being seriously assaulted at Kiong’endo Market in Kenyenya Sub-County, Kisii County. The deceased, identified as Ombiro Ogachi, was allegedly assaulted at the market on Wednesday, October 30, before being taken…
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Three police officers among 14 arrested in fake currency, gold scam raid
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers and foreign nationals, in a raid on a warehouse in Nairobi’s Vision Plaza Industrial Area where suspected…
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DPP withdraws case against police officers linked to series of armed robberies, kidnappings
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has withdrawn a case against two police officers and two civilians accused of a series of armed robberies, kidnappings and extortion targeting motorists and members of the public…
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Passenger arrested at JKIA with iPhones worth Ksh.8.2 million
The phones were seized after customs officers flagged a passenger arriving from Dubai during routine checks at the airport.
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Police Officers, Foreign Nationals Among 14 Arrested Over Counterfeit Currency
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers and several foreign nationals, in connection with a…
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3 police officers among 13 suspects arrested over fake gold scam
13 suspects, including three armed police officers have been arrested in connection with a fake gold and counterfeit currency syndicate in Nairobi.
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