Tag Archives: DCI
DPP Approves Murder Charges in Utumishi Girls Arson Tragedy
Jun 23, 2026 at 07:49 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against students implicated in the deadly arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, an incident that claimed sixteen lives last month. Following a review of the inquiry file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the DPP confirmed that the […]
DCI Identifies Suspects in Utumishi Girls School Fire That Claimed 16 Lives
May 31, 2026 at 04:26 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed significant progress in the probe into the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where sixteen students lost their lives recently. In a statement issued on Sunday, the DCI revealed that forensic analysis of CCTV footage, combined with collaboration […]
DCI Links Nakuru Cleric’s Murder to Notorious Armed Gang
May 12, 2026 at 01:09 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The cleric was murdered on the night of Sunday, May 3, 2026, in what detectives now believe was the work of a long‑profiled criminal gang. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced major progress in the probe into the killing of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari of PCEA Tabuga Church, Nakuru North […]
Midnight Tip-Off Helps Police Foil Suspected Criminal Plot at Kisii Bus Park
May 08, 2026 at 06:04 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa A midnight tip-off from vigilant residents helped police arrest four suspects at Kisii Bus Park and recover a homemade gun before crime struck. Panic erupted at the bus park after suspects tried to flee police, but officers from Kisii Central Police Station swiftly cornered and arrested all four in a dramatic crackdown. […]
Jet Fuel Theft Foiled at Wilson Airport as Four Arrested
May 04, 2026 at 07:21 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga A suspected fuel theft operation at Wilson Airport has been foiled after detectives intercepted a vehicle carrying hundreds of litres of jet fuel. The fuel was allegedly siphoned from an aircraft under maintenance. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from the Kenya Airports Police Unit (KAPU) acted on suspicion […]
NPS Dismisses Claims on DCI Boss Tenure, Slams ‘Misleading’ Abduction Allegations
Apr 01, 2026 at 11:48 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed reports questioning the tenure of the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, terming them inaccurate, speculative, and misleading. In a press statement issued Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from the Office of the Inspector General, the NPS said claims published in a section of the media […]
Babu Owino Challenges DCI Summons, Citing Rule of Law and Abuse of Power
Mar 18, 2026 at 06:52 AM
By KPC Reporter Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has issued a response to summons by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Western Region, questioning both the legality and intent of the directive. In a letter dated March 17, 2026, Owino accused the authorities of intimidation and misuse of state machinery, framing the summons […]
DCI Probes Alleged Non-Consensual Recording and Circulation of Intimate Videos by a foreigner
Feb 17, 2026 at 03:58 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women. Videos depicting the women as amorous have already sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over digital privacy and cyber-exploitation. In a press statement issued under the National Police […]
Six Charged Over Alleged Ksh348.9 Million Embezzlement of Homa Bay Assembly Project
Jan 20, 2026 at 03:28 PM
By KPC Correspondent Six individuals and a private company have been charged in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ksh348,927,840 meant for the construction of the Homa Bay County Assembly office block. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, approved the charges against the six Homa Bay County officials and Hartland Enterprises Limited following […]
Gambling Advertisements Suspended After National Outcry
Apr 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
By Nyang’au Araka The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has suspended all gambling advertisements and testimonials across all media platforms for a period of thirty (30) days. The gambling activities affected include betting, gaming, lottery prize competitions, and all related promotional undertakings. “This directive applies to all licensed gambling operators and covers all forms […]