Kitale Police Station

Police station in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, involved in arrests related to gang violence, criminal investigations, and security operations.

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November 2026
3 NovCapital News
… Masika was picked up by Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers in Kitale over unspecified criminal activities and detained at Kitale Police Station. …
Linda Mwananchi condemns arrest of Trans Nzoia Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale
October 2026
22 OctThe Standard
… rrested around 12 pm from a street in Kitale town."He was indeed arrested this afternoon and we are told he is being accused of involvement in unspecified criminal activities," said the source.A DCI officer confirmed that Masika had been placed in custody at Kitale police station …
Natembeya aide arrested by DCI as another staffer goes into hiding
September 2026
28 SeptCapital News
… The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects were apprehended by officers from Kitale Police Station during a targeted security operation following reports of escalating violence and criminal activities in the area. …
DCI arrests 25 suspected gang members in Kitale crackdown
25 SeptCitizen Digital
… He points to a police occurrence book entry from 2016, which he says records a report made against the applicants at Kitale Police Station. …
Administrators accused of fraud in obtaining Letters of Administration for late Joseph Waweru Ng'ang'a's estat
May 2026
22 MayCitizen Digital
Fake cop arrested after stealing loaded rifle from Kitale Police Station By Kimberly Buop May 22, 2026 12:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The suspect, Brian Kibet, and the firearm he allegedly stole from …
Fake cop arrested after stealing loaded rifle from Kitale Police Station
21 MayCitizen Digital
… s suspect posing as colleague steals rifle, ammunition from Kitale station By Roy Ouma May 21, 2026 11:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A police officer attached to Kitale Police Station …
Police officer tricked as suspect posing as colleague steals rifle, ammunition from Kitale station
6 MayCapital News
… The operation was carried out by officers from Kitale Police Station in collaboration with a specialised team from DCI Headquarters, acting on actionable intelligence linking the duo to organised criminal activities in the region. …
Detectives Arrest Two Suspects Linked to Organised Crime in Trans Nzoia, Recover Weapons
1 MayCapital News
… The intelligence-led crackdown was carried out by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Kitale Police Station, targeting Premium and Tuwani areas, which have recently seen a rise in gang activity. …
Police Nab Nine in Intelligence-Led Operation in Trans Nzoia West
1 MayCapital News
… The suspects were rounded up during an intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint team of detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters and officers from Kitale Police Station. …
Nine Suspected Gang Members Arrested in Trans Nzoia Crackdown
1 MayCitizen Digital
… The operation was conducted jointly by officers from DCI Headquarters and Kitale Police Station. …
Nine suspected gangsters arrested in Trans Nzoia

Politics

Linda Mwananchi condemns Trans Nzoia Deputy Speaker's arrest

The News

The Linda Mwananchi movement has condemned the arrest of Trans Nzoia County Assembly Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale, accusing the government of using police to intimidate opposition leaders. Mwale was arrested in Kitale and transferred to Kapenguria Police Station; police say they are investigating allegations he financed criminal activities and mobilised gangs, but the movement claims the arrest is politically motivated and part of a harassment campaign.

3 November 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

Linda Mwananchi condemns Trans Nzoia Deputy Speaker's arrest
The Linda Mwananchi movement has condemned the arrest of Trans Nzoia County Assembly Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale, accusing the government of using police to intimidate opposition leaders. Mwale was arrested in Kitale and transferred to Kapenguria Police Station; police say they are investigating allegations he financed criminal activities and mobilised gangs, but the movement claims the arrest is politically motivated and part of a harassment campaign.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 22 October

Natembeya photographer arrested by DCI, staffer goes into hiding
Amos Boaz Masika, official photographer at Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya's office, was arrested by DCI officers in Kitale on Thursday afternoon on unspecified criminal charges. Another staffer, David Musundi from the communications department, has gone underground to evade DCI arrest for unknown reasons.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

DCI arrests 25 suspected gang members in Kitale
Detectives have arrested 25 suspected gang members accused of terrorising residents in Kitale's Premium area and neighbouring communities in Trans Nzoia County, following a targeted security operation in response to escalating violence and criminal activities in the area.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 25 September

Succession dispute over late Joseph Waweru Ng'ang'a's estate
A court battle has erupted over the estate of the late Joseph Waweru Ng'ang'a, with George Njuguna Kelly, Dennis Lemayan Kelly, and the estate of the late Humphrey Ng'ang'a Kelly seeking to revoke Letters of Administration granted to Mary Wangui Waweru, Benson Ng'ang'a Waweru, and Charles Ndung'u Waweru, alleging they were deliberately excluded and that the administrators obtained the grant through fraudulent means.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

Man arrested for posing as officer, stealing rifle from Kitale station
A 22-year-old man, Brian Kibet, is in police custody after allegedly masquerading as a newly posted officer and stealing a loaded rifle from Kitale Police Station on May 20. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, he gained officers' trust by posing in a police raincoat and engaging them in conversation before executing the theft, and detectives later recovered the weapon.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

Suspect impersonates officer, steals rifle from Kitale Police Station
A man posing as a newly posted police officer tricked an officer at Kitale Police Station in Trans Nzoia County into handing over his firearm and ammunition. The incident occurred on Tuesday at 9:30pm when the suspect, dressed in a police raincoat, gained entry by claiming to be transferred from Eldoret Police Station, then asked an officer to help carry his rifle during an escort to a hotel.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 6 May

Police arrest two suspects, recover weapons in Trans Nzoia
Detectives in Trans Nzoia County arrested Dickson Wamocho and Frank Kuyal in a coordinated raid linked to organised crime, recovering a military-style tactical uniform, combat boots, a sword, metal rods, and mobile phones. The suspects remain in custody pending arraignment.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 1 May

Police arrest nine gang members in Trans Nzoia West operation
Police in Trans Nzoia West Sub-County arrested nine suspected members of a criminal gang in an intelligence-led operation targeting Premium and Tuwani areas. Authorities say the suspects are linked to incidents disrupting public order and are expected to be arraigned in court after processing.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nine gang members arrested in Trans Nzoia West crackdown
Nine suspected gang members were arrested in a coordinated security operation by DCI and Kitale Police in Trans Nzoia West Sub-County, targeting criminal activity in the Premium and Tuwani areas. The suspects are in custody pending court arraignment as part of broader security operations against organised gangs.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nine suspected gang members arrested in Trans Nzoia West
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested nine suspected members of a notorious criminal gang in Trans Nzoia West Sub-County during an intelligence-led operation targeting gang violence in Premium and Tuwani areas. The suspects are in custody awaiting arraignment.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →