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Directorate of Criminal Investigations

Also known as: DCI · Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations · DCI officers · Criminal Investigations Department · Detectives

Kenya's criminal investigation agency handling cases including fraud, building collapses, and organized crime across multiple jurisdictions.

2026-04-242026-06-13
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  1. June 2026

  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – DCI has launched a fresh offensive against money laundering and organised financial crime, training specialised detectives to trace illicit funds, recover criminal assets and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks operating across jurisdictions. …

    DCI training targets illicit financial flows, criminal networks and asset recovery

  3. Citizen Digital

    … Upon closer inspection, they alerted authorities, prompting officers and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to rush to the area. …

    Probe as police discover severely mutilated woman's body in Nyeri

  4. Citizen Digital

    … PHOTOS | COURTESY | DCI Audio By Vocalize Detectives from Imenti North have apprehended three suspects who allegedly embezzled more than Ksh.22.4 million from a Savings and Credit Cooperative society (SACCO). …

    Three suspects arrested in Ksh.22.4 million Sacco heist

  5. Citizen Digital

    … Officers from Sultan Hamud Police Station, accompanied by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mukaa, visited the scene and recovered what was confirmed to be a human penis believed to belong to an unidentified male. …

    Police open probe as male genitals found dumped on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 11 – Detectives in Imenti North have arrested three suspects in connection with a sophisticated Sh22.4 million savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO) fraud scheme involving alleged manipulation of computerized financial systems. …

    Three Arrested Over Sh22.4 Million SACCO Digital Fraud in Imenti North

  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 11 – Detectives have uncovered what they describe as a well-planned criminal attack behind the killing of two people in Tharaka Nithi County. …

    Five arrested as DCI unravel chilling double murder plot

  8. The Standard

    … According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects allegedly exploited the SACCO’s computerised financial systems to divert members’ funds through multiple accounts. …

    Three arrested over Sh22.4 million SACCO fraud in Meru

  9. The Standard

    … According to the budget estimates, the NPS’s Sh13 billion budget will go towards leasing of police vehicles, Sh7 billion for police modernisation programme and Sh1 billion for the modernisation of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) national forensic laboratory.The C …

    Win of village elders as state allocates Sh3.9 billion stipend

  10. Capital News

    … Directorate of Criminal Investigations indicates operations by anti-narcotics detectives routinely result in significant interceptions. …

    Lawmakers call for rethink of bhang laws amid rising use and traffiking

  11. Capital News

    … At the time, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said he was wanted over alleged forgery offences and uttering a false document. …

    Court Allows Withdrawal of Forgery Case Against Man Accused of Using Fake Degree to Secure KPC Job
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DCI trains investigators on money laundering and asset recovery

The News

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has trained specialised detectives from agencies including the Capital Markets Authority, Banking Fraud Investigation Unit, Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit and Anti-Narcotics Unit to trace illicit funds, recover criminal assets and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks. The training focuses on enhancing financial investigations, asset tracing and intelligence analysis to combat money laundering and organised financial crime.

7 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

  1. DCI trains investigators on money laundering and asset recovery

    Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has trained specialised detectives from agencies including the Capital Markets Authority, Banking Fraud Investigation Unit, Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit and Anti-Narcotics Unit to trace illicit funds, recover criminal assets and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks. The training focuses on enhancing financial investigations, asset tracing and intelligence analysis to combat money laundering and organised financial crime.

    7 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Police launch murder investigation after mutilated woman found in Nyeri

    Police in Nyeri County are investigating the discovery of a severely mutilated unidentified woman's body dumped in a farm along Ngangarithi Road on Thursday morning. Detectives suspect the victim was killed elsewhere before her remains were transported to the scene; her head, hands, and legs were severed, with limbs missing from the location.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Three suspects arrested in Ksh.22.4 million Sacco embezzlement

    Detectives from Imenti North apprehended three suspects accused of embezzling more than Ksh.22.4 million from a Savings and Credit Cooperative society through manipulation of the SACCO's systems. The SACCO's ICT officer Allan Karani was identified as the mastermind, and a fourth suspect, Tony Mwenda, was arrested earlier on June 4.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Police investigate human genital organ found on highway

    Police in Makueni County launched investigations after a human male genital organ was discovered dumped near Kiongwani on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. Preliminary investigations suggest the organ was severed elsewhere and dumped at the location, and it has been preserved at Sultan Hamud Sub County Hospital Mortuary pending identification.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Three arrested in Sh22.4 million SACCO digital fraud scheme

    Detectives in Imenti North arrested three suspects, including a SACCO's ICT Assistant Officer alleged to have masterminded a scheme that siphoned millions from member accounts through manipulation of computerized financial systems. A fourth suspect was detained earlier; investigators recovered devices undergoing forensic analysis as the case involves coordinated conspiracy exploiting SACCO electronic systems.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Five arrested for Tharaka Nithi County double murder plot

    Detectives have arrested five individuals in connection with a May 21 armed attack in Tonto Village, Tharaka Nithi County, that killed two people—a man at the entrance and an elderly woman inside a compound. Police describe the assault as a well-planned coordinated conspiracy and say two other victims were injured.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News →

  5. Three arrested in Sh22.4 million Meru SACCO fraud scheme

    Police in Meru arrested three suspects, including a SACCO's ICT Assistant Officer, over a fraud scheme that diverted more than Sh22.4 million from members' accounts through the organisation's computerised financial systems. The suspects allegedly exploited internal access and collaborated with external parties to move stolen funds across multiple accounts; detectives recovered mobile phones and a laptop for forensic analysis.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Treasury allocates Sh3.9 billion stipend for village elders

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed allocating Sh3.9 billion as a stipend for village elders, who will be part of the National Government Administration Officers under the Interior Ministry. Mbadi said the stipend recognizes the elders' roles in addressing security and societal challenges and enhancing local administrative capacities.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Lawmakers divided on cannabis regulation amid rising trafficking

    Kenyan lawmakers debated bhang policy, with some calling for regulated, medicinal use like Mexico, the US, and South Africa, while others rejected legalization as a solution to rising drug use and trafficking.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Court withdraws forgery case against KPC employee accused of fake degree

    A Nairobi court has allowed withdrawal of criminal charges against Victor Ochieng Odhiambo, who was accused of forging an engineering degree to secure employment as a Senior ICT Officer at Kenya Pipeline Company, and ordered refund of his Sh300,000 cash bail.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Four suspects remanded in Machakos mob justice killing case

    Four suspects were arraigned in a Machakos court over the killing of three young men in a suspected mob justice incident. Detectives were granted 21 days to complete investigations, and the suspects were remanded at Machakos Police Station.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Former Tigania East MP arrested over land fraud allegations

    Josphat Gichunge, a former Tigania East MP, was arrested on June 8 and is accused of duping land buyers out of more than Sh56 million through two separate schemes involving Diamond Property Merchants Ltd, in which buyers were not issued promised title deeds and land was transferred without their knowledge or consent.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ex-Tigania East MP arrested in Sh56 million land fraud probe

    Josphat Gichuge Mwirabua, a former Tigania East MP and ex-chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, has been arrested by the DCI over allegations of orchestrating land fraud schemes through Diamond Property Merchants (DPM) Ltd that resulted in losses exceeding Sh56 million. Dozens of investors lost money after being promised plots and projects that never materialized.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Nairobi anti-narcotics raid nets four suspects, suspected cannabis seized

    Anti-narcotics detectives arrested four suspects, including a Serbian man and a Tanzanian woman, at Denluck Apartments in Nairobi following an intelligence-led operation. Officers recovered suspected cannabis sativa and drug distribution equipment including weighing scales, packaging materials, and other items.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Former MP arrested over 56 million shilling land fraud

    Former Tigania East MP Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea has been arrested by the DCI over allegations of defrauding land buyers of more than Ksh.56 million through fraudulent property deals involving plots sold through a company linked to him.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. KWS ranger blames superior in fisherman abduction trial

    A Kenya Wildlife Service ranger charged in the abduction of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo testified that he was following orders from his superior, Senior Sergeant Francis Wachira, during the January 18 operation that led to Odhiambo's disappearance from Lake Nakuru.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Five students charged with arson at Magereza Academy

    Five students from Magereza Academy in Naivasha were charged with arson and malicious damage to school property worth Sh5 million after a dormitory fire on May 5 that forced the school's closure. The students denied the charges and sought release on personal bond, alleging mistreatment during detention.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 8 June

  1. DCI pursues Analo over January South C building collapse

    Suspended City Hall chief officer Patrick Analo faces a fresh arrest by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations over the South C building collapse in January that killed two people, even after being released on cash bail.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Man arrested for SIM-swap fraud draining M-Pesa account

    Oscar Livondo was arrested by the DCI's Operation Support Unit after investigators linked him to a SIM-swap scheme that drained Sh450,500 from a woman's M-Pesa account while she was abroad. The victim, who had activated Safaricom's Daima service while in the United States, discovered the fraud only after returning to Kenya in December 2024, finding her account depleted after Sh450,500 was withdrawn in October 2024.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. SIM-swap fraudster arrested for siphoning Ksh.450,500

    A suspected fraudster has been arrested after allegedly siphoning Ksh.450,500 from a victim's M-Pesa account through an unauthorized SIM swap. According to the DCI, the victim discovered the theft upon returning to Kenya in December 2024, after her SIM had ceased functioning in May 2024.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Architects oppose prosecution of planning committee members in building collapse case

    The Architectural Association of Kenya has condemned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision to charge all members of Nairobi City County's Urban Planning Technical Committee over the collapse of the South C Building, arguing that prosecutors should target only those who exercised final decision-making authority rather than professionals without such power.

    7 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 →

  2. DCI arrests land fraud suspect after months on run

    Police have arrested Andrew Gachagua Njui in Othaya, Nyeri County, on suspicion of defrauding a buyer of Sh900,000 in a fraudulent land sale scheme in Molo. The suspect had failed to appear in court in May and was tracked down following an intelligence-led operation.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News →

  3. DPP approves manslaughter charges for South C building collapse

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved six charges against over 40 suspects in connection with the January 2026 South C building collapse that killed two people. Former Nairobi Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo faces abuse of office and neglect of official duty charges, while others including Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo, Gideon Chege Mwangf, Abdishakur Muse Mohamed and Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf will face manslaughter charges.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. DPP approves manslaughter charges for Manzil Towers building collapse

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of dozens of individuals, including senior public officials, developers, engineers and architects, over the January 2026 collapse of Manzil Towers in Nairobi's South C area. The office determined there is sufficient evidence and a realistic prospect of conviction against those implicated in the tragedy.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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 →

  3. Woman charged with hate speech over viral video, released on bail

    Sahara Ahmed Barre was arraigned in Kahawa Law Courts on charges of ethnic contempt under the National Cohesion and Integration Act after making inflammatory remarks in a viral social media video. She was released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 or a bond of Sh1 million with a surety.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News →

  4. 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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. SHA appoints Winfred Nthiani as Assistant Director of Corporate Communication

    The Social Health Authority has appointed Winfred Nduku Nthiani as Assistant Director for Corporate Communication following a competitive recruitment process that attracted 100 applicants and narrowed to seven shortlisted candidates interviewed on Wednesday.

    4 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. DCI arrests trafficker, seizes Sh870,000 cannabis in Nairobi

    Detectives arrested Caleb Wanyonyi Mukwenyi and recovered 29 kilograms of cannabis valued at approximately Sh870,000 during an operation along Waiyaki Way aimed at disrupting narcotics distribution networks in the city.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News →

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