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Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau

Also known as: CR&IB · CRIB

Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) — Kenyan detective unit with personnel based in Nakuru linked to attempted abduction of journalist.

2026-05-102026-08-31

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    The arrests were made by a specialised team drawn from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters’ Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), Operations Directorate and Homicide Bureau, following forensic analysis.

    Two held in Uganda, one arrested in Nairobi over Dr Mutiso murder
  3. Capital News

    Detectives from the DCI Operations Support Unit (OSU), working with officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) in Nyanza and DCI Kisumu Central, intercepted the vehicles and arrested the suspects.

    15 suspected gang members arrested, crude weapons seized in Kisumu
  4. The Standard

    ang have been arrested, and a cache of crude weapons recovered in three vehicles along the Kisumu–Kericho highway. “Acting swiftly on the information, detectives from the DCI Operations Support Unit (OSU), working alongside officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau

    Two suspected gang members arrested with crude weapons in Migori
  5. Capital News

    entified as Kevin Ndereba Kilonzo and Shaban Warui Zainab, were arrested in Kamangu, Kikuyu, following an investigation involving detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters Operations Action Team (OAT), the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau

    Two Arrested Over Kikuyu Robbery, Gang Rape After Posing as Good Samaritans
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    As investigations into the attempted abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich continue, independent investigations have uncovered new details linking the incident to detectives attached to the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) in Nakuru.

    Detectives linked to attempted abduction of Standard Editor
  8. Capital News

    Detectives from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU), working jointly with officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) at DCI Headquarters and personnel from Mwariki Police Station, acted on intelligence leads that pointed to the suspe

    Nakuru child kidnapping suspect on the run after ransom demand as DCI launches manhunt
  9. Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA over fuel protests

    1. Capital News

      In a statement, the agency said detectives from its Central unit and the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) Nairobi Region arrested Omondi after gathering intelligence during ongoing investigations.

      Babu Owino Defends Eric Omondi After JKIA Arrest Over Protest Investigations
    2. Citizen Digital

      In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Omondi was arrested on June 5, 2026, following what it described as credible intelligence gathered by detectives from DCI Central working jointly with the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) Nairobi R

      Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA in fuel price hike protest probe
  10. Capital News

    The breakthrough follows extensive forensic examinations and intelligence-led investigations conducted by detectives from the Homicide Directorate, the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), the Operations Support Unit (OSU), and Nakuru County investigative teams.

    DCI Seeks Public Help to Identify Key Person of Interest in Reverend Julius Ngari Murder Probe
  11. May 2026
  12. Capital News

    In a statement issued on Sunday, the DCI said the arrests followed extensive forensic and intelligence-led investigations conducted by detectives drawn from the Homicide Unit, Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CR&IB), Operations Support Unit (OSU), and officers from Nakuru

    Suspects arrested with stolen items linked to slain Nakuru PCEA Cleric

Yesterday

  1. Three suspects arrested in Dr Victoria Mutiso murder investigation

    Detectives have arrested three more suspects in the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso: two in Kampala (Police Constable Bett Kiplangat Collins and civilian Pius Muiru Mbugua) and one in Nairobi (Samuel Karanja Gathoni). Investigators allege the suspects had roles in surveillance, co-driving the vehicle used in the operation, and facilitating payments to the hit team.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 16 August

  1. 15 suspected gang members arrested, crude weapons seized in Kisumu

    Police arrested 15 suspected gang members and recovered crude weapons including machetes, pangas, knives, ropes and a metal rod during a coordinated operation on the Kisumu–Kericho highway. One suspect allegedly leading the group escaped by jumping through a vehicle window.

    16 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Two arrested in Migori with crude weapons after vehicle interception

    Detectives from the Operation Action Team arrested two suspected gang members in Migori County after intercepting a silver Toyota Voxy on Nthiwa Road in Yamase. A search of the vehicle recovered five pangas and other crude weapons, which police say raised concerns the group was preparing for criminal activities.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Two arrested for Kikuyu robbery and sexual assault

    Detectives have arrested Kevin Ndereba Kilonzo and Shaban Warui Zainab in connection with robbing a couple and sexually assaulting the woman after posing as Good Samaritans near Kikuyu Boys High School in Kiambu County. According to police, the suspects approached the victims following a road accident, robbed them of valuables, forced disclosure of M-Pesa PINs to withdraw money, and sexually assaulted the female victim.

    1 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Detectives linked to attempted abduction of Standard editor

    Independent investigations have uncovered new details linking the attempted abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich to detectives attached to the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) in Nakuru, with four armed members allegedly attempting to abduct him on Saturday morning along the Mercy Njeri–Mastoo Road aboard a Toyota Probox.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Nakuru child kidnapping suspect flees during DCI manhunt operation

    A suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old child in Nakuru County has fled after allegedly demanding ransom from the family. Detectives from the DCI's Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit were pursuing him in the Rongai area when he escaped into informal settlements.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 6 June

  1. Babu Owiko defends Eric Omondi after JKIA arrest

    Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday while preparing to board a flight to Kisumu. Omondi's arrest is linked to ongoing probes into recent demonstrations against increased fuel prices, but Babu Owino has dismissed the allegations as lacking evidence and intended to intimidate the activist, vowing a legal battle in court on Monday.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA over fuel protests

    Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on June 5, 2026, in connection with investigations into offences allegedly committed during recent protests over fuel price hikes in Nairobi. The DCI said he is recording a statement at the Nairobi Regional Area Police Headquarters ahead of his arraignment in court.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DCI seeks public help identifying person of interest in murder

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is appealing to the public to help identify a key person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari, who was killed on May 3, 2026, in Nakuru North Sub-County. Two suspects, Felix Odinga Okumu and Berryly Nafua Atenyo, have been arrested and charged; the case is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on June 17.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 10 May

  1. Two arrested in murder of Nakuru PCEA cleric Reverend Ngari

    Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the May 3 murder of PCEA cleric Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari at PCEA Tabuga Church in Nakuru North Sub-County. The suspects were found in possession of valuables believed stolen from the slain cleric during the attack, which also left a church watchman seriously assaulted.

    10 May 2026 · Capital News

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