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Directorate of Criminal Investigation

Kenyan law enforcement agency investigating financial fraud, forged documents, and related crimes across multiple sectors.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Mohamed Amin, 26, and his passenger, Ahmed Abdulahi Hajji, 22, were arrested following an intelligence-led operation in Moyale town. …

    Suspects on the run with an alleged stolen vehicle arrested in Marsabit
  3. September 2026
  4. The Standard

    … "These entities are operating unlawfully and fraudulently soliciting funds from the public," the Authority said.The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is now probing the 15 firms alongside the CMA and other law enforcement agencies, according to the statement. …

    Markets regulator flags 15 firms in Kenya investment scam crackdown
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    … We are working closely with the Directorate of Criminal Investigation to recover the members’ money,” he said.He said the new team will commission a comprehensive audit of the union accounts from the time of the former general secretary to Mr Sulman Owour’s tenure as acting gener …

    New dockers union team takes office
  7. The Standard

    … The Directorate of Criminal Investigation has announced a breakthrough into the murder probe, identifying three National Police Service officers as the key suspects in the murder. …

    Dr Mutiso was our valued inspiration, family says during burial
  8. Citizen Digital

    College director arrested forged academic certificates By Roy Ouma August 05, 2026 11:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has arrested the di …

    College director arrested forged academic certificates
  9. July 2026
  10. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officers in Malindi have launched investigations into the murder of a 65-year-old village elder in Mkondoni sub-location, Kilifi County. …

    Malindi village elder killed over alleged illicit affair
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … According to Omollo, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI )'s request for additional information is uncalled for as CCTV footage already provides all information. …

    Powerful individuals protecting suspects of All Saints church attack - Provost Omollo
  13. Citizen Digital

    … In a statement on Monday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) said Godfrey Otieno alias Daddy tried to gain access to the dais while the match was ongoing. …

    Man disguised as KDF officer arrested after pulling out gun at football match
  14. Citizen Digital

    … According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation, the incident occurred at around 2:00 PM when a resident of Parklands Court Limited returned home and noticed a suspicious black Nissan X-Trail parked within the compound. …

    Three suspects nabbed after failed robbery attempt in Parklands
  15. May 2026
  16. The Standard

    … Ng'etich said no casualty was reported but the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is still investigating the matter. …

    Fire outbreaks at Dr Aggrey School baffle security team, parents
Society

Two arrested with fraudulently registered vehicle in Moyale

The News

Two suspects, Mohamed Amin (26) and Ahmed Abdulahi Hajji (22), were arrested in Moyale following an intelligence-led operation after detectives found a white Toyota Prado with a chassis number that did not match its registration details. A search of the vehicle also recovered an empty pistol magazine, a pistol holster, and rolls of bhang.

22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Two arrested with fraudulently registered vehicle in Moyale

    Two suspects, Mohamed Amin (26) and Ahmed Abdulahi Hajji (22), were arrested in Moyale following an intelligence-led operation after detectives found a white Toyota Prado with a chassis number that did not match its registration details. A search of the vehicle also recovered an empty pistol magazine, a pistol holster, and rolls of bhang.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. CMA flags 15 unlicensed firms collecting investment funds fraudulently

    The Capital Markets Authority named 15 entities collecting money from Kenyans through fake investment schemes without regulatory approval, saying they lack the required license to offer investment services. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation is probing the firms alongside the CMA and other law enforcement agencies.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Dock Workers Union new team probes Sh82 million withdrawal

    Newly elected Dock Workers Union general secretary Abubakar Abdillahi and his team took office this week and said initial investigation found Sh82 million irregularly withdrawn from one of three union accounts. The matter has been reported to police, and the team has commissioned a comprehensive audit to recover missing funds.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

  1. Slain psychologist Dr Mutiso buried in Makueni County

    Clinical psychologist Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was laid to rest in Mbooni Constituency, Makueni County. Her husband Prof David Musyimi Ndetei and their children paid tribute at the funeral, with the family pledging forgiveness to those responsible for her killing.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. College director arrested over forged academic certificates

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested Philip Kipsoi Kiyeng, director of Region Group College in Eldoret, for allegedly issuing forged academic certificates and misrepresenting the college as a Moi University affiliate. A victim who enrolled for a Diploma in Business Management was dismissed from employment after the fake certificate was flagged during verification by his employer.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

  1. Village elder killed over alleged affair in Kilifi

    A 65-year-old village elder in Mkondoni sub-location, Kilifi County, was found dead with an arrow lodged in his chest near a thicket. Police say he was attacked on suspicion of having an affair with a married woman, and the suspects remain at large.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Provost claims powerful individuals protecting All Saints Church attack suspects

    Reverend Canon Evans Omollo, Provost at All Saint's Cathedral in Nairobi, has alleged that powerful individuals instructed investigating officers to abandon the case following a goon invasion at the Church's conference facility on Friday, and expressed fears that justice will not be served.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 8 June

  1. Man disguised as KDF officer arrested at Migori football match

    Police arrested a man who attempted to breach security at a football match between Migori Youth and Equity Bank at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday, pulling out a loaded CZ pistol when security tried to stop him. The suspect was disguised as a KDF member and had possession of a firearm belonging to a licensed holder.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. Three suspects arrested after failed Parklands robbery attempt

    Police arrested three suspects following a failed robbery at a Parklands residential compound on Sunday. One suspect was apprehended disguised in a hijab attempting to board an Uber after the group fled on foot when a resident raised an alarm.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 1 May

  1. Fire destroys dormitory at Dr Aggrey National School in Wundanyi

    A fire broke out at the newly elevated Dr Aggrey National School in Wundanyi on Thursday evening, destroying the dormitory that accommodates about 180 students and raising concerns about frequent fire outbreaks at the institution. The Taita Taveta County security team is investigating the incident, and police thwarted an attempt by students to set the school on fire.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard →

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