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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Organization

Directorate of Criminal Investigations

Also known as: DCI

Politics

Matiang'i urges leaders to stop pressuring police ahead of elections

The News

Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i called for political leaders to cease interference with security agencies, urging them to allow the Inspector General and DCI to operate independently. He warned against inflammatory rhetoric and confrontational mobilisation, emphasising that Kenya's progress depends on stability and peace as the country approaches the 2027 general election.

Why it matters

Jubilee presidential candidate Matiang'i warns against political interference with security agencies, raising concerns about election-year institutional independence.

15 hours ago · Capital News

Friday 24 April

  1. Matiang'i urges leaders to stop pressuring police ahead of elections

    Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i called for political leaders to cease interference with security agencies, urging them to allow the Inspector General and DCI to operate independently. He warned against inflammatory rhetoric and confrontational mobilisation, emphasising that Kenya's progress depends on stability and peace as the country approaches the 2027 general election.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Senators challenge governors to prove corruption allegations

    The Senators' Liaison Committee challenged governors to provide evidence supporting claims of extortion and corruption within the Senate, accusing some county chiefs of using diversionary tactics. Senators warned that governors ignoring summons to the Senate Public Accounts Committee over audit queries face potential arrest and prosecution, and maintained they are executing their Constitutional oversight duties.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Police arrest 28 suspects in Nakuru criminal gang crackdown

    Police arrested 28 suspects across multiple locations in Nakuru East Sub-County following a coordinated operation based on intelligence reports. The suspects, taken from hideouts in Kaloleni Estate, Freehold Estate, and Railway Stage area, are alleged to be part of a criminal network behind a series of criminal activities in the area.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  4. KCB Bank loses volleyball final to Al Ahly in Cairo

    KCB Bank lost the 2026 Women's African Volleyball Club Championship final to hosts Al Ahly 3-1, ending Kenya's hopes of winning the continental title. Al Ahly secured their record 11th trophy, while Kenya Pipeline finished third for the third consecutive year.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Three suspects arrested during attempted godown theft in Embakasi

    Police officers in Embakasi have apprehended three suspects linked to an attempted theft at Viraj Complex Godowns after a security guard noticed suspicious movement and alerted authorities. A white Mitsubishi Canter with concealed registration plates, intended to transport stolen goods, was recovered at the scene.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man charged with attempting to extort KWS director

    Francis Awino Onyango, 40, has been charged with attempted extortion by threats after allegedly threatening to file a petition for the removal of Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Erastus Kanga over constitutional violations in a bid to obtain Ksh1.7 million. The defendant denied the charge and was granted pre-trial mention on May 7, 2026.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Two arrested in Nairobi land fraud cases worth Ksh.160M

    Detectives arrested a 60-year-old man accused of fraudulently procuring land titles for three prime plots in Muthaiga valued at approximately Ksh.45 million each, and a director of Skyline Works Ltd charged with making false documents to unlawfully acquire a parcel worth Ksh.25 million in Eastleigh. Both suspects face charges and are in custody pending arraignment.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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