Police station in Kisumu that has conducted raids and arrests related to robbery, phone-hacking, and shisha operations in the area.
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The Standard
… The suspects, who were found in the vehicle with a black pistol and three mobile phones, are being detained at the Kisumu Central police station. …
Police arrest robbery suspects as Kisumu residents decry rising insecurityCapital News
… The National Police Service (NPS) said the haul included laptops, mobile phones and phone accessories, which have since been secured as exhibits for forensic analysis. “The two suspects are currently in police custody at Kisumu Central Police Station awaiting arraignment,” NPS sa …
Police raid alleged phone-hacking syndicate in Kisumu, arrest twoCapital News
… The suspect, who is attached to the KRA Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu, was taken to Kisumu Central Police Station for processing and statement recording.
KRA officer arrested over alleged Sh100,000 bribeCitizen Digital
… Obilo was booked at Kisumu Central Police Station for processing and statement recording.
EACC arrests KRA official over alleged briberyThe Standard
… He is currently being held at the Kisumu Central Police Station awaiting arraignment before court to face corruption-related charges.EACC, in their statement, has assured the public of its commitment to eradicate corruption at all levels, urging the citizenry to report all corrup …
KRA official arrested over alleged Sh100,000 bribeCapital News
… The scene was processed by crime scene investigators from Kisumu Central Police Station, while the deceased’s body was moved to Nightingale Hospital Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination. …
One Killed, Several Injured as Clashes Erupt Outside Kisumu Church Attended by OrengoCapital News
… His remarks came after the County Government Workers Union (COGWU) formally notified Kisumu Central Police Station of plans to hold a peaceful demonstration over delayed salaries. …
Omtatah Says Recurring County Salary Delays Expose Systemic FailuresCitizen Digital
… ed Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A woman is admitted with gunshot wounds at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) after being shot by police officers from Kisumu central police station …
Police shoot woman during shisha raid in KisumuCitizen Digital
… The suspect was booked at Kisumu Central Police Station before being presented in court on May 7, 2026. …
Kenya Power official charged with receiving Ksh.20K bribe in VihigaThe Standard
… Oduor was booked at Kisumu Central Police Station before being arraigned at the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court on May 7, 2026.He was later released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount pending the hearing of the case. …
Kenya Power official arrested over alleged Sh20,000 bribery schemePolice in Kisumu arrested two suspects linked to robbery with violence cases after a dramatic pursuit following an incident targeting women near Kisumu International Airport. Residents have expressed concern over rising robbery with violence and criminal gang attacks in recent months.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kisumu arrested two suspects linked to robbery with violence cases after a dramatic pursuit following an incident targeting women near Kisumu International Airport. Residents have expressed concern over rising robbery with violence and criminal gang attacks in recent months.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested two suspects in Kisumu following an intelligence-led raid on a shop linked to an alleged syndicate involved in hacking and tampering with suspected stolen mobile phones. Officers recovered laptops, mobile phones, and phone accessories, which are being forensically examined.
26 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Kenya Revenue Authority officer attached to the Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of demanding a Sh100,000 bribe from a construction company to clear Sh4.5 million in tax arrears from the iTax system. The suspect was apprehended on September 14 as he allegedly received Sh30,000.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Hughes Obilo, a Kenya Revenue Authority officer in Kisumu's Debt Refunds Department, on September 14, 2026, for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate irregular clearance of tax arrears. Obilo was arrested while receiving Ksh.30,000, allegedly having demanded Ksh.100,000 from a construction company to clear outstanding tax arrears of Ksh. 4.5 million.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hughes Obilo, a KRA Refunds Department officer in Kisumu, has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly demanding a Sh100,000 bribe from a construction company to facilitate clearance of Sh4.5 million in tax arrears; he was apprehended while receiving Sh30,000 of the alleged bribe.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man was killed and another seriously injured during violent clashes outside St. Stephen ACK Church in Kisumu on Sunday, when armed groups confronted each other outside a church service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Linda Mwananchi movement leaders. Police responded after reports of armed men gathering outside the church; nine motorcycles were set on fire and a government vehicle was damaged during the incident.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has expressed concern over delayed salary payments across county governments, citing the Kisumu County workers' peaceful demonstration demanding outstanding wages. He argued the pattern reflects deep-rooted failures in public financial management, budgeting, prioritization, and accountability across multiple counties.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
Police officers from Kisumu central police station raided Atella, a joint in Dunga area, on Sunday evening and arrested those found smoking shisha. During the operation, commotion broke out as revellers attempted to stop the raid; officers fired live bullets and lobbed teargas, injuring a woman who was admitted to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Power employee attached to the Mbale-Vihiga office was arrested and arraigned in the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court after EACC investigations linked him to allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a local organisation over a damaged electricity pole in October 2022.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Kennedy Wambani Oduor, a Kenya Power employee at the Mbale-Vihiga office, over allegations that he solicited and received a Sh20,000 bribe from God's Vision for Africa after the organisation replaced a damaged electricity pole near its premises. The suspect allegedly threatened to disconnect the organisation's electricity supply unless paid Sh50,000, leading to the arrest after investigators caught him receiving Sh20,000.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →