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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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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5 d. ago Kenyan military launches probe into alleged theft of meth cargo by own personnel

Kenyan military launches probe into alleged theft of meth cargo by own personnel  Anadolu Ajansı

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5 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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1 week ago “Expect Creative Stories”: Wambugu Mocks Gachagua Ahead of By

Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has given Kenyans a sneak peek into what he thinks will happen after the Thursday, November 27, 2025 by-elections. Taking to his Facebook page on Tuesday, Wambugu insinuated that Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua would likely cry foul over alleged vote theft in numerous battleground areas. “From tomorrow, we should expect Rigathi Gachagua to come up with the most amazing stories of ogres on how votes will be stolen in Mbeere, Malava, Narok and Magarini,” Wambugu posted, hinting that Gachagua might amplify claims of electoral interference. Wambugu added that Gachagua was The post “Expect Creative Stories”: Wambugu Mocks Gachagua Ahead of By-Elections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Top Kenyan retail executive in court over $1000 chimney theft allegation

Top Kenyan retail executive in court over $1000 chimney theft allegation  Business Insider Africa

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