7 h. ago 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – At least 26 people, among them chiefs, clerks, and officers from key government departments, are set to face charges after being arrested for facilitating the illegal and unprocedural issuance of critical government documents. The multi-agency operation, described by investigators as meticulously coordinated and intelligence-driven, targeted a sprawling network responsible for […] The post 26 Suspects — Including Chiefs and Immigration Officers — Arrested Over Illegal Issuance of Govt Documents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 — Detectives in Kitui Central have arrested four suspects accused of running an elaborate fake-tender scheme that defrauded a businessman of Sh105,000 through a bogus Kenya Prisons Service supply contract. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects—described as “smooth-talking pretenders”—posed as senior Prisons officers and convinced the victim […] The post 4 suspects behind fake tenders arrested in Kitui after Sh105,000 fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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26 h. ago Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A police officer was stabbed to death on Friday night during an operation to arrest a murder suspect in Matisi, Trans Nzoia County. Police confirmed that Police Constable Patrick Ouma was fatally stabbed in the neck by an assailant who attacked him as officers confronted a group of armed young […] The post Police officer fatally stabbed during night raid to arrest murder suspect appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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30 h. ago CRYPTO CRIME | Top Kenyan Criminal Investigations Body, DCI Kenya, Admits to a Rise in Crypto

CRYPTO CRIME | Top Kenyan Criminal Investigations Body, DCI Kenya, Admits to a Rise in Crypto-Related Crimes  BitKE

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51 h. ago Kenyan woman who retired at 55 shares relocating from America to rural Kenya after 30 years

Kenyan woman who retired at 55 shares relocating from America to rural Kenya after 30 years  MSN

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3 d. ago Trump's Goodies for Kenya as US Body Swaps Ksh129 Billion Debt for Relief Food

Trump's Goodies for Kenya as US Body Swaps Ksh129 Billion Debt for Relief Food  LinkedIn

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3 d. ago How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft

Details have emerged of how Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were implicated in the alleged theft of a portion of  the massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mombasa led to the arrest of a woman suspected of dealing crystal meth, with detectives discovering she was married to an active KDF soldier and connected by marriage to a sitting Member of Parliament. Security sources indicated that her detention raised suspicions that part of the KSh8.2 billion meth seizure recovered at sea in October may have been siphoned off before The post How Woman’s Arrest Linked KDF Officers to Alleged Ksh8.2B Meth Theft appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand

The high-profile murder trial of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, will resume in February next year at the Kiambu Law Courts, with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza lined up as a key witness. The case proceeded on Wednesday, where current Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia took the stand before Justice Dorah Chepkwony. Mutuma told the court he knew the late blogger and had once sent him money to buy insecticides, adding that their communication was “largely one-sided.” He also clarified that while he knew the first and second accused persons, he had no relationship with the others and The post Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 — A civil servant accused of orchestrating an audacious forgery scheme has been arrested in Thika after detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) uncovered a trail of deceptive moves. DCI agents arrested Maroa Sammy Maroa, an economist attached to the State Department for Cabinet Affairs, in the Ngoigwa area […] The post Govt economist who promoted and transferred himself arrested in Thika appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has refuted allegations that some of its officers stole a portion of a massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, KDF clarified events surrounding the operation, revealing how security agencies intercepted a dhow transporting 1,024 kilograms of crystal meth off the Kenyan coast. The narcotics, valued at Ksh 8.2 billion, were seized during the coordinated mission involving the Kenya Navy, Kenya Coast Guard Service, and NACADA. Six Iranian nationals believed to have been ferrying the consignment were arrested. Authorities acted after receiving The post KDF Breaks Silence on Reports Officers Stole From 1,024kg Meth Seizure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago British soldiers in Kenya accused of assault and murder over decades

British soldiers in Kenya accused of assault and murder over decades  The Times

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5 d. ago 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – Authorities in Meru have arrested six additional suspects linked to the brutal gang rape of a young woman in Laare Town, Igembe North Sub-County—an attack that has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for decisive action against sexual violence. In a statement Wednesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed […] The post 6 more suspect linked to Meru gang rape arrested amid outrage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago 3 men arrested for murder of Kirinyaga woman whose body was mutilated

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — Detectives in Kirinyaga East have arrested three men suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Jackline Waruguru Kathuri, whose mutilated body was discovered on November 22 in Ninga-ini village. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers at Kiamutugu Police Station responded to a distress call reporting a […] The post 3 men arrested for murder of Kirinyaga woman whose body was mutilated appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Kenyan lawmakers accuse British army of murder, sexual assault, torture

Kenyan lawmakers accuse British army of murder, sexual assault, torture  The Straits Times

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5 d. ago Kenyan Lawmakers Accuse British Army of Murder, Sexual Assault

Kenyan Lawmakers Accuse British Army of Murder, Sexual Assault  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago Baby Pendo Murder Case: Court Sets January Mention to Confirm Readiness for Pre

KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 2 – The Baby Samantha Pendo murder case came up for mention at the Kisumu High Court, where the court directed the prosecution to serve all accused police officers with witness statements and other documentary evidence. Justice Joe Omido further instructed all parties to file and serve any applications they intend to […] The post Baby Pendo Murder Case: Court Sets January Mention to Confirm Readiness for Pre-Trial appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago CRYPTO CRIME | Kenyan Law Enforcement and Investigations Body, DCI, Launches Blockchain and Crypto Crime Investigations Training Programme

CRYPTO CRIME | Kenyan Law Enforcement and Investigations Body, DCI, Launches Blockchain and Crypto Crime Investigations Training Programme  BitKE

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6 d. ago PRESS RELEASE | Kenyan Law Enforcement and Investigations Body, DCI, Launches Blockchain and Crypto Crime Investigations Training Programme

PRESS RELEASE | Kenyan Law Enforcement and Investigations Body, DCI, Launches Blockchain and Crypto Crime Investigations Training Programme  BitKE

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6 d. ago Sonko Offers Sh300,000 Bounty for Meru Bodaboda Gang Linked to Sexual Assault

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has announced a Sh300,000 reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of members of a Meru bodaboda gang accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in a widely condemned incident. Sonko, who shared details of the case on his social media platforms, expressed […] The post Sonko Offers Sh300,000 Bounty for Meru Bodaboda Gang Linked to Sexual Assault appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting money from agents who assist Kenyan migrant workers travelling to the Middle East. According to the EACC, its officers conducted a sting operation on November 30 after receiving credible intelligence. The operation involved one of the affected agents, who had 78 migrant workers scheduled to depart for various Middle Eastern countries. Investigators say the agent approached the three Labour officers at the JKIA labour clearance booth, where they allegedly demanded Ksh34,000 before clearing the group for travel. The post JKIA Labour Officers Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Bribes From Migrant Worker Agents appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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