18 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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22 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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43 h. ago Ndhiwa Court jails 2 men for 10 years each over transformer vandalism

The Ndhiwa Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two men to 10 years in prison or a Sh5 million fine each for vandalising electricity infrastructure, following joint investigations by Kenya Power and law enforcement agencies.

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43 h. ago DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded a week-long regional training aimed at bolstering Africa’s capacity to confront the fast-evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency-enabled crime. The five-day Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Crime Investigations Course, hosted at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), brought together investigators from more than ten […] The post DCI concludes regional training to boost Africa’s fight against crypto-enabled crime appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya Investigates Allegations of Stealing After Largest Drug Bust

Kenya Investigates Allegations of Stealing After Largest Drug Bust  The Maritime Executive

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4 d. ago KDF probes alleged theft of seized meth consignment by its officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is investigating several of its personnel over allegations that they stole and concealed a portion of narcotics seized during a high-profile maritime interdiction operation in October. In a statement issued on Tuesday night, KDF acknowledged receiving claims that some officers involved in the offloading of […] The post KDF probes alleged theft of seized meth consignment by its officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Kenya Unveils Training Program to Strengthen Crypto Crime Investigation

Kenya Unveils Training Program to Strengthen Crypto Crime Investigation  CoinTrust

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5 d. ago ICC Formally Ends Kenya Inquiry But Still Tracking Two Fugitives

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially closed its investigation into Kenya, drawing to a close a long-running chapter that once placed the country at the center of global justice debates. But the case is by no means complete. The Court is still pursuing two fugitives who are alleged to have tampered with witnesses, keeping alive one unresolved strand of a saga that dominated Kenya’s political and legal landscape for years. On November 27, 2023, the Office of the Prosecutor announced that it had completed its investigations into the Kenya situation. The declaration formally wrapped up the active ICC probe The post ICC Formally Ends Kenya Inquiry But Still Tracking Two Fugitives appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Filmed Gang Rape in Meru Sparks Outcry As Police Arrest Three

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 1 – Police are investigating a horrific incident in Laare, Meru County, where a woman was gang raped by more than ten men who also filmed the assault and circulated the video on social media. Officers say three suspects have been arrested and a manhunt is underway for the rest. The attackers […] The post Filmed Gang Rape in Meru Sparks Outcry As Police Arrest Three appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago MCK refers rogue digital platforms to CA for deregistration over misinformation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has referred non-accredited digital platforms and anonymous online accounts flagged for misinformation to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for investigation. MCK said CA will, if necessary, deregister the platform cited for persistent violations involving misinformation, manipulated content and impersonation of legitimate news outlets. […] The post MCK refers rogue digital platforms to CA for deregistration over misinformation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago CRYPTO CRIME | Kenyan Investigative Body, DCI Kenya, Applauds Regional Collaborative Efforts Towards Fighting Cross

CRYPTO CRIME | Kenyan Investigative Body, DCI Kenya, Applauds Regional Collaborative Efforts Towards Fighting Cross-border Digital Crime  BitKE

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3 w. ago After 21 Years, AIJC Signs Off from South Africa in Style. Next Stop: Kenya

After 21 Years, AIJC Signs Off from South Africa in Style. Next Stop: Kenya  Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)

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3 w. ago Court orders DCI, DPP to explain whereabouts of missing Mwenda Mbijiwe

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 11 – The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have been ordered to produce, either alive or dead, a victim of abduction, Mwenda Mbijiwe. Justice Martin Muya said the two agencies led by Amin Mohammed and Renson Igonga must demonstrate respect for court orders by performing […] The post Court orders DCI, DPP to explain whereabouts of missing Mwenda Mbijiwe appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Inside the Kilifi Superyacht Scandal: Sniper Rifles, Rogue Agents, and a Ksh9.7B Luxury Vessel

Kenyan authorities have launched a high-level investigation into how a luxury foreign yacht, christened SALT, docked in Kilifi without proper clearance from the relevant government agencies. The sleek 62-meter superyacht, registered under the British Virgin Islands flag, anchored off the Kilifi coast on Thursday afternoon, raising curiosity among the public. Its uniqueness in design and grandeur caught the public’s eye, but it also raised immediate attention from the top national security officials, including the Kenya Navy. The vessel had departed Dubai with six passengers and a 20-strong crew on board. The passengers included four from Vanuatu and two from the The post Inside the Kilifi Superyacht Scandal: Sniper Rifles, Rogue Agents, and a Ksh9.7B Luxury Vessel appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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