Tag: DCI
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DCI Arrests 7 in Nairobi Crackdown on Mobile Phone Theft Syndicate
Nairobi Crackdown Targets Mobile Phone Theft Syndicate Detectives from Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) say they have arrested seven suspects in a coordinated operation in Nairobi aimed at dismantling a mobile phone snatching and trafficking syndicate. The operation, described by officials as intelligence-led and meticulously planned, resulted in the recovery of dozens of stolen…
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Kenyan Newspapers January 21: Wetang’ula Grilled by DCI Over Cyrus Jirongo’s Tragic Death and Political Tensions Eased by Oburu Oginga
Overview of January 21 Coverage Kenya’s daily newspapers on Wednesday, January 21, centered on a high-profile police inquiry into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, with National Police DCI investigators grilling senior politicians. The front pages reflected a mix of tragedy, political maneuvering, and attempts at calming heated discourse within rival camps. A…
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Wetang’ula Among 28 Grilled by DCI Over Cyrus Jirongo’s Death: A Deep Dive Into Kenyan Papers
Overview: A Day of Political Turbulence in Kenyan Newspapers On Wednesday, January 21, Kenyan newspapers highlighted a day marked by high-stakes investigations and sharpened political rhetoric. The central thread was the ongoing probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, with government investigators widening the circle of scrutiny. Among those summoned for questioning…
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Kenyan Newspapers January 21: DCI Grills 28 Over Cyrus Jirongo Tragedy as Political Tensions simmer
Overview: A Day of Political Heat in Kenyan Newspapers Kenyan newspapers dated January 21 offered a wide-ranging snapshot of political and security developments. At the center of the coverage was the ongoing probe into the tragic death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, which dominated front pages and fodder for debate across media outlets. The…
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Detectives Nab Notorious Robbers Along Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Breakthrough Against a Notorious Highway Gang Local detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects believed to be members of a notorious highway robbery gang that has terrorised motorists along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway. The operation, confirmed in a Sunday statement, marks a significant step in restoring safety on a corridor long…
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Detectives Nab Notorious Highway Robbery Gang Members Along Mombasa-Nairobi Route
Introduction: DCI Steps Up Action Against Highway Robbers The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced the arrest of three suspects believed to be key members of a notorious highway robbery gang that has plagued motorists along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway. In a statement issued on Sunday, January 18, detectives outlined details of the operation, the…
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Detectives Nab Notorious Robbers on Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Overview Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects believed to be part of a notorious highway robbery gang that has been terrorising motorists along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway. The operation, announced in a statement on Sunday, January 18, marks a significant step in stabilising one of the country’s busiest transit routes…
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Gunfire at Naivasha Entertainment Spot: Cop Shoots Woman, Dies by Suicide
Incident Overview An alarming incident unfolded at an entertainment venue in Naivasha when a police officer, reportedly familiar with a woman at the establishment, opened fire, wounding her severely. The officer, identified only by rank, later died by suicide, according to updates from the Nakuru County Police Command. The woman remains in critical condition at…
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Turkish National Under Probe for Alleged Terror Links after Nairobi Arrest
DCI seeks 15 days to investigate alleged terror links involving Turkish national In a developing case that has drawn attention to national security efforts, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has requested a 15-day window to complete an investigation into alleged terror links involving a Turkish national. Court documents indicate that authorities are pursuing leads…
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Kenya Police Seek 15 Days to Probe Alleged Terror Links Involving Turkish National
Overview Kenyan law enforcement officials have requested a 15-day extension to complete an investigation into alleged terrorism links involving a Turkish national, Ahmet Mustafa Gungor. The request was made as part of court proceedings following Gungor’s arrest in the early hours of December 21, 2025, at the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Nairobi Terminus shortly after…