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RECOVERY OF MORE DRUGS AND ARREST OF SUSPECTS
Suspected Cocaine and Heroine estimated at Sh3.7 million in street value was also recovered in another operation conducted in other parts of Mombasa and Kilifi Counties.
In a swoop conducted in the wee hours of May 7, 2024 by a…
WANTED FOR MURDER
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is warning Hon Didmus Barasa, who has since gone into hiding after the brutal murder of one Brian Olunga, to surrender to the nearest police station within the next 6-hours.
You gotta love our Kenya Police counterparts giving policing a human face, away from chasing criminals around and making them accountable for their actions. Feel free to tag a cop you know and appreciate them for their service.
DETECTIVES MEET MAMA PISHORI
Our Detectives on routine duties met Mama Pishori, who is one of our biggest followers, busy at work at Top Grade Rice Millers in Mwea, along the Nairobi-Embu highway. Mama Pishori whose real name is Monica, took advantage of our exclusive coverage
PUBLIC APOLOGY
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations wishes to unreservedly apologize to the public for the mix-up of images in yesterday’s communication, which was meant to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of criminal suspects involved in Monday’s
HOW MATHIRA MP RIGATHI GACHAGUA USED YOUTHS TO LAUNDER TAXPAYERS MONEY IN FRAUDULENT TENDER DEALS (A Thread)
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations welcomes yesterday’s ruling by High Court Judge Esther Maina, directing Mathira Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua,
Meet the ‘Basmati’ Babes
In the final part of an expose on how slain thug Samuel Mugo Muvota, built his business empire consisting of real estate properties from proceeds of crime, detectives have unmasked some of the faces behind the dangerous ‘Pishori’ administrators.
DETECTIVES RECOVER OVER SH13 MILLION IN ANTI-NARCOTICS OPERATION
A consignment of cannabis sativa and Sh13.4 Million in cash have been recovered today, following an intelligence led operation conducted by sleuths from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and the Trans National Organised…
DETECTIVES ON A MANHUNT FOR SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN MONDAY’S VIOLENCE
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched Investigations into acts of violence that were committed by criminals during the illegal demonstrations held on March 20, 2023.
DCI’s CREATIVE DESIGNER IS DEAD AFTER HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is mourning the death of the Directorate’s lead creative designer Boniface Muganda, who was hit by a speeding motorist last night along the northern by-bass at Marurui,
MOST WANTED
The mastermind of the despicable sexual harassment incident, that has attracted countrywide condemnation has finally been unmasked. This is after undercover agents drawn from the elite Crime Research & Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters,
SUSPECTS IN USD 439 TRILLION MEGA FRAUD ARRESTED IN NAIROBI.
DCI's Operations Support Unit detectives have nabbed eight suspects in a USD 439 trillion mega fraud targeting two foreign businessmen from Netherlands.
In the ongoing operation at a warehouse located in Nairobi,
WELL DONE OFFICER
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala, in action beating world indoor 60metres champion Marcell Lamont Jacobs, to win the 60m finals in France on Wednesday. Kwa taarifa yenu, Omanyala is now a DCI sleuth after graduating in Kiganjo last month and being
MEDICAL STUDENT KIDNAPS SELF TO OBTAIN MONEY FROM PARENTS
A 23-year-old medical student at Makindu Medical Training College, is in custody at Kayole police station, after he staged his own kidnapping to milk money from his parents.
ARMED ROBBER FATALLY WOUNDED AS POLICE INTENSIFY CRACKDOWN ON CRIMINAL GANGS
An armed thug was shot dead last night in Thika town and mobile phones suspected to have been stolen from innocent victims recovered, as police intensify a crackdown against criminals & criminal gangs.
3 MEN SAVED FROM ‘MCHELE BABES’ IN THE NICK OF TIME
Three men who were enjoying their drinks at a popular Nyama Choma and drinking joint located at Kamakis along the Eastern By-Pass, will be lucky to celebrate their Valentines day with their main, after being saved from a
END OF THE ROAD FOR GITHURAI GUNMAN
A bloodthirsty thug met our men in their element last night as he and an accomplice escaped a scene of crime where they had attacked a man at gunpoint. The yet to be identified miscreant had laid an ambush for a man who had just stopped
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Four suspects connected with a robbery incident captured on Camera along Lenana Road on 25th June, 2020 have this morning been arrested by DCI Detectives based at Kilimani and several items recovered. The four were tracked down to their hideouts in Kawangware, Gatina and Pangani.
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Detectives based at Kilimani are in receipt of this footage and have commenced investigations to bring the culprits to book. Thank you for sharing this.|
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SUSPECT IN VIRAL ROBBERY FOOTAGE ARRESTED
One suspect in a viral robbery incident that was captured on cctv along Ngong Rd is in police custody following a sting operation by detectives.
In the footage that has made rounds on social media for several days, a robber was captured
WE HAVE HIM
Zachariah Nyaora Obadia, the country’s most wanted suspect who has been on the run for sexual assault has been arrested. Obadia, who masterminded the ghastly sexual attack on a woman along Wangari Maathai road, has been arrested minutes ago at the Kenya-Tanzania
The main suspects behind the kidnapping and torture of Hafsa Mohamed Lukman, the Kamukunji based businesswoman who was kidnapped on June 15, have been arrested by detectives. At the crack of dawn this morning, undercover teams from the revered
HOW FULIZA LOST CLOSE TO SH 500 MILLION TO SCAMMERS
Detectives have uncovered a high level fraud syndicate where scammers have obtained close to Sh500 million through a popular mobile phone platform supported by mobile communication service provider, Safaricom.
The Director of Criminal Investigations, George Kinoti, has this morning been elected to the INTERPOL executive committee, during the 89th session of the INTERPOL General Assembly, in Istanbul, Turkey.
WELLS FARGO DUO FLEE WITH SH94M, MANHUNT LAUNCHED
DCI detectives are pursuing two Wells Fargo staff who earlier today disappeared with Sh94 million after dumping the company vehicle at Dafarm in South C, Nairobi.
In the 6am incident, the two suspects Daniel Mungai Mugetha (crew…
The attention of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has been drawn to a sensational social media post attributed Gatundu South M.P Hon. Moses Kuria, insinuating very serious allegations in respect to election offences.
EXIT KINOTI
The 11th Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti, has this morning handed over office to the new acting Director General Dr Hamisi Masa. This follows his resignation a few days ago as announced by His Excellency President William Ruto,
Following the overwhelming public outcry over photos and video clips that went viral, depicting a young woman brutalizing minors belonging to her former employer, detectives have this afternoon arrested the perpetrator.
WANTED SUSPECT
Following the gruesome murder of Dr Erick Maigo, in the wee hours of Friday September 15, 2023, detectives are appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the woman whose images appears below.
The suspect who was captured leaving the victim's…
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| Mr Justus KAMOJA who was captured on a video assaulting a female Security Guard at Komarock has been arrested. The 30yr old suspect will be arraigned in court once necessary Police action is complete. Many thanks to all those that contacted us!
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MURDER IN MANG’U PALATIAL HOME (Part One)
Had engineer George Mwangi, a Rwanda based contractor known that he would return home for holiday to be brutally murdered in his own bedroom by people close to him, then he would have most likely opted to remain in Kigali.
BIDCO UNITED: 0 POLICE FC 1
Vile Police FC fans are celebrating our win this evening against a stubborn BIDCO FC. Ata hawaogopi Land Cruiser inaenda station. Walete Arsenal Sasa. We are done with local teams.
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CITY THUG TAKES A DOSE OF OWN MEDICINE AFTER ATTACKING AN UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE
One armed thug was fatally wounded last night in Eastleigh, when he accosted a man walking from a mosque who turned out to be an undercover detective. The thug and his accomplice who were on a
HON MANDAGO AND TWO OTHERS BEHIND BARS
Uasin-Gishu Senator Hon Jackson Mandago, shall spend the night in custody after being arrested by detectives over the Finland scholarship scandal.
The senator was arrested alongside two top County officials Joshua Lelei and Mishack Rono…
MISSING BRITISH NATIONAL FOUND
A British citizen who has been missing since Tuesday,December 6, has finally been found by detectives.The 22-year-old man identified as Nelson Newberry, was found at a local pub in Uthiru, Kiambu county, where he was drinking with newly
END OF THE ROAD FOR CITY THUG WHO ATTACKED HELPLESS WOMAN
Detectives based at DCI Starehe, have this morning gunned down a notorious thug who was the head of a gang trying to establish its fiefdom in Mathare and its environs, following the anihilation of the infamous Katombi
CAUTION!!!
The Public is hereby WARNED never to buy any Electronic Gadget including Laptops, Mobile Phones, TV Sets etc from an Individual or a Dealer who has no fixed Physical Address; Identifiable trading Building/ Premises with requisite authorization documents that are...
It was just another day at work for rider Anthony Kiambi, based at the Industrial Area police station.
Many regards to the Kenyan who captured this beautiful moment. It is the small deeds that matter the most in life and rider Kiambi understands that perfectly well!
DETECTIVES RESCUE A PANGOLIN DESTINED FOR SLAUGHTER
Detectives based at the Serious Crimes Unit have arrested three suspects in Kinango, Kwale county, after being found in possesion of a male Pangolin. The three Pas Mwiti, 30, Kabwere Tembe, 26, and Salim Nduria, 22,
CITY DETECTIVES ARREST ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT IN DRAMATIC CHASE
Detectives based at Kileleshwa in the upmarket Kilimani suburbs, foiled an armed attack aimed at two businessmen last evening. This followed a tip-off received by the officers, who quickly pounced on the suspects
DETECTIVES IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN MAIGO’S MURDER CASE
Detectives have recovered clothes believed to have been worn by the main suspect during the cold blooded murder of Nairobi Hospital’s Acting Finance Director Eric Maigo, last Friday on September 15, 2023.
The clothes a red…
WANTED!
Kevin Kiprono, whose photo is attached, is wanted by DCI Serious Crime Unit being a suspect in a case of Impersonation and Unauthorized access to computer system reported at Parklands Police Station.
A warrant of arrest is in force for Kevin Kiprono, who, having been…
The DCI Special Service Unit (SSU) has been disbanded with immediate effect. This follows a directive from the Ag. IG Mr Noor Gabow. All officers serving in the disbanded unit have been recalled to DCI Headquarters for further instructions. This comes as the National Police
A notorious thug suspected to be the ring leader of a notorious gang that has been terrorizing city residents, has been arrested by sleuths based at DCI Nairobi regional command.
Luis Otieno aka Lui Borura Nyaoiri who has a case pending before court was arrested following a…
NAIROBI CITY STARS: 1 POLICE: 2
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Hafsa Mohamed Lukman the Kamukunji based businesswoman who disappeared on June 15, has finally been rescued by detectives, from her captors. The 23-year-old woman was found at a dingy room in Matopeni, within Kayole, where she had been forced to fit in a water tank.
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The attention of the DCI has been drawn to misinformation and incitement to violence through the abuse of social media platforms, under the veil of freedom of expression. Regrettably, this has caused fear and panic among peace-loving Kenyans.
Whereas the freedom of expression is
‘VAWULENCES’ IN BUSIA TOWN AS SENIOR COP OPENS FIRE AFTER DISAGREEMENT WITH A BABE
A senior cop based in Teso, Busia County caused a stir in Busia town after he fired in the air two times, following an altercation over a woman early Wednesday morning.
PROMISE OF BLISSFUL NIGHT ENDS IN TEARS FOR TWO CITY GIRLS
What started as a simple Hi, facebook message and graduated to a passionate exchange of flattery, love memes and sweet nothings ended in premium tears for two city babes after the man on messenger turned out to
CAUTION!
The DCI wishes to bring to the attention of the public that a pyramid scheme operating in the name of NMK Capital Investment Limited has over time pooled thousands of gullible investors who are now crying foul.
The suspicious company believed to have been registered in
In a case of outright blackmail by fraudsters who intend to benefit financially from prominent personalities, by tainting their images online & demanding money not to post ‘scandalous’ information about them, detectives have once again arrested serial fraudster, Edgar Obare.
INSIDE THE DARK LIFE OF SLAIN THUG SAMUEL MUGOH MUVOTA
(Part Two)
Shocking details have emerged on how slain thug Samuel Mugoh Muvota, recruited over 50 beautiful women who were deployed in major cities to steal from revelers patronizing popular entertainment spots.
Joseph Kinyua Murimi, the prime suspect in the suspected Murder of 23-year-old Velvine Nungari Kinyanjui, will remain in police custody for 10 days as detectives piece up the evidence and complete investigations surrounding Velvine's death.
This ruling was made virtually by >>>
DETECTIVES RECOVER SUSPECTED COCAINE PELLETS IN ONGOING CRACKDOWN
Detectives have recovered narcotic drugs suspected to be cocaine, in the ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking in the city.
In an operation conducted in Buru Buru early today morning, sleuths from the…
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Detectives from the Child Protection Unit have today commenced investigations into this matter & should ANY criminal culpability be found, appropriate legal action will be taken. We are grateful to all those who brought this to our attention.
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KEAGAN GITHUA’S KILLER FINALLY ARRESTED AND MURDER WEAPON RECOVERED
The prime suspect behind the brutal killing of Keagan Githua, has been arrested and the killer weapon recovered. Feelings Devone Mboya Odero, was arrested last evening at the busy Githurai matatu termini,
ATPU DETECTIVES SHARPEN THEIR COUNTER-TERROR RESPONSE SKILLS
Detectives drawn from the DCI Anti-Terrorism Police Unit’s Emergency Response team have today successfully completed a rigorous advanced combat riding course held at Kedong training camp in Naivasha, Nakuru County
NOTICE TO PCC APPLICANTS
Kindly note that you are no longer required to book a fingerprinting date while applying for the Police Clearance Certificate (formally Good Conduct). This section has been removed from the portal. Applicants are encouraged to visit their convenient
Three detectives drawn from DCI’s Homicide Department are currently in the United States on advanced training in Homicide investigations.
The three Fredrick Odemba, Vincent Langat and Patrick Wachira who were selected from the country’s top cream in investigating death
DCI WELCOMES LIFE SENTENCE FOR ROBERY WITH VIOLENCE SUSPECTS WHO ATTACKED A MAN IN KILIMANI IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations welcomes the life sentence handed down on two suspects, who were caught on camera attacking a man at gunpoint along Rose
WANTED
Detectives based in Juja are looking for the suspect whose image appears below, following a robbery incident that occurred yesterday evening in Juja, Kiambu County.
The suspect was part of a five-man gang that included three men dressed in police uniform, who…
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY...
Police Corporal Denis Ouko, enjoys what he does this morning at Syokimau along Mombasa road, leaving netizens in stitches.
Corporal Ouko who is also a traffic safety officer is a published author who has written a book on love, marriage and family values.
PARAMILITARY TRAINING COMES IN HANDY FOR GSU OFFICER WHO WAS ATTACKED LAST NIGHT
A General Service Unit officer saved his life from a pack of thugs who attacked him last night, as he headed back to the camp accompanied by two beauties.
NEW DCI CHIEF APPOINTED
His Excellency Hon William Ruto, has appointed Mr Amin Mohammed Ibrahim, as the new Director of Criminal Investigations. Mr Amin was appointed vide a gazette notice dated October 14, 2022, to replace former Director George Kinoti who tendered his
HOMICIDE SLEUTHS TAKE OVER JEFF MWATHI’S CASE
Detectives from the Homicide department based at DCI Headquarters, have this morning taken over investigations into the death of 23-year-old Jeff Mwathi, from Kasarani police station.
4 VARSITY FRESHMEN BEHIND BARS FOR ROBBERY
Detectives are interrogating four university students believed to be part of a gang behind incidents of violent robberies in Ruai, Juja, Kayole and surrounding areas. This is after and undercover team of police officers
What started as a jovial rendezvous for two lovebirds and a romantic evening at a guest room in Maragua turned tragic, when the man developed sudden breathing complications and died on the spot leaving the woman bewildered.
BITCOIN THUGS ARRESTED
A notorious gang that has been hacking people’s credit cards before using them to purchase bitcoins and convert them to Kenyan currency, have been arrested in Nakuru city. The gang operating from houses in the affluent Milimani neighborhood has been on our
Detectives based in Mombasa have today arrested 5 suspects in connection with a robbery in Aldina & Makande area. The suspects-Brighton Naiya Manyala, Mohamed Hassan, Chris Odhiambo Omondi, Evans Munyoki Mburiro & Mutonyi Nzamba-were captured on camera robbing a lady at gunpoint.
OWNER OF COLLAPSED RUAKA BUILDING ARRESTED AT JKIA AS SHE FLEES THE COUNTRY
The owner of a building that collapsed in Ruaka last week was arrested at 2am this morning, as she attempted to flee from the country. Hawk-eyed sleuths based at the region’s main international
DCI’s Child Protection Unit detectives have rescued three girls suspected to be among the ones reported missing.
Efforts are in place to trace and rescue the remaining girls.
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WANTED TERROR SUSPECTS CAPTURED
The three suspects who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison have been Captured.
Musharaf Abdallah Akhulunga alias Shukri, Mohamed Ali Abikar and Joseph Juma Odhiambo alias Yusuf have been arrested by detectives in
The 2NK Sacco driver who was shown the door by his employer after he reported drunk school children to police officers, met the Director of Criminal Investigations, George Kinoti, last evening. John Muthoni, had earlier been invited by the DCI chief upon receiving news of his
We have noted with regret that one of our tweets earlier today, did not go down well in as far as our human touch, affection and feelings are concerned.
Dear
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Detectives from the Child Protection Unit have rescued
#BabyTamara
& arrested two culprits. The baby is in safe hands & the two suspects are in lawful custody & will be arraigned in court tomorrow. Thank you all for bringing this to our attention.
#JusticeForBabyTamara
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Good evening
@ItsBravin
. Kindly but urgently advise Mr. Timon Makswell to lodge a complaint at any police station and then share with us the OB number. Be assured that investigations will be launched & Justice served. Thank you very much for this information.
#justiceforbabytamara
KIDNAPPED VARSITY STUDENT RESCUED
A female university student who was kidnapped on January 26, 2023 was last night rescued by detectives after being held hostage for five days. Daisy Chebet Barno, a fourth year student at Egerton University was kidnapped by three men in Kabarak
Campus Student Dies after 2-Nights of Merrymaking
A 20-year-old student at Kirinyaga University lost his life yesterday morning, after falling from the third floor of an apartment in Juja, Kiambu county. In a shocking incident that occurred at Lantana Apartments in Juja,
Following an intelligence led operation, a team of officers based at Central Police Station in Mombasa has arrested five individuals suspected to be members of an organized criminal group that has been operating within Sargoi area and it's neighborhoods.
Detectives are looking for a female Police Officer who has gone berserk and is on a killing spree.
Corporal Caroline Kangogo, the suspect behind the killing of Police Constable John Ogweno, in Nakuru, has shot dead yet another man in cold blood.
Today we are celebrating 1Million followers on Twitter! As the country’s foremost Investigative agency, DCI is much obliged to all of you for this milestone! We remain focused on our mandate and reaffirm our commitment to keep you abreast of timely security updates 24/7.
A woman who was part of a drinks spiking gang had a taste of her own medicine when she unknowingly took a drink that she had laced with a stupefying substance and passed out!
KEY SUSPECT IN DETECTIVE MAYAKA’S KILLING ARRESTED
One of the main suspects behind the cold-blooded murder of a DCI detective has been arrested and the motorbike used as the gateway means during the incident impounded.
In a stealth operation mounted by sleuths from the elite…
MAN SHOT DEAD IN EARLY MORNING ATTACK AS HE FIGHTS TO SAVE GIRLFRIEND
A 35-year-old man was shot dead early this morning, as he confronted thugs who had attacked his girlfriend at Winners apartments in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The deceased Geoffrey Sigei and his girlfriend
Your country's effort in coming together for this campaign made it an even more humbling experience. Congratulations to our SUMURI Gives Back Runner Up - DIGITAL FORENSICS UNIT, KENYA! You too will receive a TALINO workstation to help your team save more lives.
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MANHUNT FOR MAN WHO SODOMISED A DRUNKARD IN BOMET LAUNCHED
Detectives based in Bomet have launched a manhunt for a suspect who sodomised a drunk man after locking him up in his house for over 10 hours. In the bizarre incident that occurred in Mosonik village of Kyogong location