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ARREST OF ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE SUSPECTS

A team of detectives from the DCI headquarters’ Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operation Action Team (OAT) has apprehended three individuals infamous for a string of robberies in Nairobi and its surrounding areas.

In one incident on January 23, 2026, a Chinese national reported a harrowing experience where she fell victim to a robbery while driving along Kyang’ombe old Mombasa Road. She was flagged down by a dark grey car, Reg No. KDT 317F, occupied by two men clad in what appeared to be traffic police uniforms.

Under the guise of authority, they demanded her driving license. As she handed it over, the assailants seized the opportunity, jumped into her vehicle, and made off with Sh2,140,000 in cash, money she had just withdrawn from both the DTB Bank Mombasa Road branch and the Standard Chartered Bank Sameer branch.

In another incident on March 17, 2026, a complainant visited Equity Bank Utawala Branch to withdraw Sh4.2 million to fulfil an order for steel near Gateway Mall along Mombasa Road.

While en route, he was intercepted by a gang of four men dressed in blue police uniforms and reflector jackets, two of whom brandished pistols.

They falsely accused him of trafficking narcotic drugs, handcuffed him, and forced him into their vehicle, hooding him before robbing him of the Sh4.2 million hidden in a bag in his car, dumping him in the Karen.

Another complainant recounted a terrifying encounter after being entrusted with Sh1,400,000 by her boss at KCB Bank, located along Mombasa Road in the Airtel building, for payment to her colleagues. She took a motorcycle, heading towards the Sayan Business Park.

Upon reaching Cabanas Interchange, they were ambushed by four men in a grey Mazda CX-5, registration number KDQ 170T, who claimed to be police officers.

After forcing them to get off the motorcycle and into their vehicle, the assailants roughed them up, blindfolded them, and stole the Sh1.4 million along with their mobile phones, later discarding them near the modern Komarock Hospital in Utawala.

Driven by the urgency to bring these criminals to justice, detectives launched a thorough investigation. Forensic evidence led them to the three suspects: Boniface Kilonzo Mwaniki, apprehended along Lusaka Road; Josphat Musili, arrested at Dandora Phase IV; and Muia Mutune, arrested at Kalawa Shopping Centre in Makueni County.

Upon their arrest, authorities recovered their getaway vehicle, a Mazda CX-5, registration number KDW 016H, along with a military jungle hat and three reflector jackets. It has become clear that these suspects are part of a larger, more organised gang that frequently alters the number plates of their escape vehicle to evade arrest.

The suspects remain in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment. Meanwhile, detectives are hot on the trail, pursuing additional leads to identify and apprehend more members of this group still at large.

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A gunman opened fire while attempting to enter the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other officials as attendees took cover, with authorities later confirming the suspect had been apprehended

The man who opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, where US President Donald Trump was attending, was later identified as a California educator, CBS News reported on Saturday, citing law enforcement sources.

Cole Allen had worked as a teacher with C2 Education in Torrance, a tutoring service and was named “Teacher of the Month” in December 2024, according to the report.

Sharon Atieno,who was killed while pregnant for the former Migori Governor Okoth Obando, was r***d before being killed, Sharon was lured into a meeting together with a journalist named Barrack Odour after Sharon wanted to expose Obando into the public.

Sharon together with the journalist, where forced into a car by several men,the journalist managed to jump out of a moving car to save his life, leaving Sharon with the abductors.

Sharon was taken to Kodera Forest in Homa Bay County. Detectives believe she was subjected to extreme violence before her death.

The post-mortem revealed that Sharon had been stabbed eight times. Two of these stabs were in the neck, four in the back, and two in the abdomen.

One of the stabs to the abdomen was so deep that it reached and killed her seven-month-old unborn baby.

Evidence indicated she had also been strangled and r***d before being killed.

Detectives used DNA testing to confirm that the unborn baby was fathered by Okoth Obado, which the prosecution used to establish a motive for the crime.

Oduor provided a firsthand account of the events leading up to the murder. He testified about how he and Sharon Otieno were lured to a meeting at a hotel in Rongo under the guise of discussing a story regarding Sharon’s relationship with the Governor.

His testimony directly linked Michael Oyamo (Obado's Personal Assistant) and Casper Obiero to the logistics of the meeting, which formed the basis for their arrests and subsequent charges.

Will we see the first big politician finally being jailed for murder in Kenya?

Bus Driver and Conductor Caught Transporting a Live Snake Arrested

A bus driver and a conductor have been arrested for smuggling a live snake inside the passenger bus heading to Nairobi, Kenya.In a statement during a scene interview on April 22, Namanga OCPD Julius Munyagia confirmed that the police had arrested a driver and conductor of a Kidia One Express bus at the Namanga border after a live snake was discovered concealed in a wooden box during inspection.

“Bus operators by name Kidia One Express, upon reaching the one border post, the multi-agency team, during search, they intercepted a wooden box, a live snake inside,” Julius Munyagia said.

The Namanga OCPD stated that the consignment originated from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and was destined for Kenya.He said the individual responsible for concealing the item has not yet been identified, although investigators have obtained contact details linked to the case.

He confirmed that the bus driver and conductor have been arrested in connection with the incident, and that the two are currently being held in custody at Namanga Police Station as investigations continue.

“It was established that it was travelled from Dar es Salaam to Kenya, and the owner of the concealment has not yet been established, but we have the contacts. The bus driver and the conductor have been arrested. They have been held in custody at Namanga police station,” Munyagia said.

Border and customs officials at Namanga said a passenger bus traveling from Tanzania to Nairobi was stopped during routine clearance by members of the joint operations committee.

During the inspection, officers intercepted a box that had been declared as containing motor vehicle spare parts and consigned from Tanzania to Kenya.

Authorities stated that the joint operations team conducted further inquiry as part of standard enforcement and inspection procedures on transit buses.

“In the normal course of clearance of a passenger bus that was transiting from Tanzania into Nairobi, members of the joint operations committee intercepted a consignment of a box that had been consigned from Tanzania to Kenya, and it is labelled to contain motor vehicle spares, but upon inquiry, the members of the joint operations committee who are undertaking a routine damaging of the bus,” the border and customs officer said.

A Witness at the scene expressed concern following the discovery of a live snake in a passenger bus intercepted at the Namanga border.

He questioned how a bus meant to carry passengers could be used to transport a snake.The witness further stated that the incident had caused fear among the public, citing safety concerns related to the discovery.

Kenya Closes Haiti Chapter as 653 Police Officers Returns Home

Interior Ministry Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has confirmed the return of the final batch of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti, marking the winding down of the country’s participation in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission.

In a statement on April 20, the Interior Ministry said a total of 653 officers from the National Police Service have now returned home following a phased drawdown after a two-year deployment.

“653 Kenyan Police Officers Return Home After Two-Year Haiti Mission. Kenya has reached a major milestone in its international peace support efforts, with 653 National Police Service (NPS) officers now returned home from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti,” the interior ministry statement read in part.

Kenyan Police Complete Third Phase of Haiti Drawdown, Interior Ministry Says
The Interior Ministry stated that the latest contingent of 208 Kenyan police officers arrived on March 24, 2026, completing the third phase of the ongoing drawdown from Haiti.

According to the Ministry, this follows the return of 215 officers on March 17, 2026, and an earlier group of 230 officers on December 9, 2025, as part of a structured phased withdrawal.

“This follows the return of 215 officers on 17 March 2026 and an earlier contingent of 230 officers on 9 December 2025,” the Ministry said.

It further noted that the withdrawal is being implemented in stages in line with operational transition arrangements.

Additionally, it was noted that the process follows the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025), which shifts operations to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), marking a new phase in stabilization efforts in Haiti.

According to the interior reports, Kenyan police officers supported the Haitian National Police in operations aimed at combating gang violence and restoring public order during their deployment.They were involved in securing key infrastructure, including the international airport, seaport, and major road networks, as well as assisting with the reclamation of areas previously controlled by criminal gangs.

The Interior Ministry confirmed that the officers also facilitated humanitarian access by ensuring safe movement for civilians and aid agencies operating in affected areas.

“They also enabled humanitarian access by ensuring safe movement for civilians and aid agencies, while contributing to the strengthening of local policing capacity and public confidence in law enforcement,” the statement read.

In addition, they contributed to strengthening local policing capacity and improving public confidence in law enforcement institutions.

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DRUG TRAFFICKING SUSPECT ARRESTED IN NAIROBI

Officers from South B Police Station yesterday conducted an operation within the Sana Sana area following intelligence reports that a particular apartment was being used as a hub for the storage and distribution of illegal drugs.

Upon raiding the premises, officers arrested one suspect of foreign nationality who was found inside the apartment at the time of the operation.

A comprehensive search of the residence was subsequently carried out, leading to the recovery of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa in the form of 316 rolls and 105 sachets, each weighing approximately 1.5 grams.

In addition, several sachets containing a white powdery substance suspected to be a narcotic drug were found, pending forensic analysis to confirm its composition.

The officers also recovered 34 sachets of rolling papers, as well as foreign currency in different denominations believed to be the proceeds of the suspected illegal trade.

The suspect was taken into custody, and all recovered items were secured as exhibits to support ongoing investigations and further legal action.

National Police Service remains steadfast in its commitment to combating narcotics and all other forms of criminality.