Security agencies in Nairobi have intercepted a consignment of suspected Al-Shabaab combat uniforms in Eastleigh, uncovering a coordinated supply chain that is believed to span across borders and involve multiple logistics firms and individuals.
The intelligence-led operation was carried out in the early hours of Wednesday in the KBS Garage area of Eastleigh by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU). Officers acted on information linking the shipment to a broader network connected to an earlier seizure in Dhobley, Somalia.
According to the DCI, the intercepted cargo consisted of 11 bales containing hundreds of military-style items. Each bale reportedly held 60 full camouflage uniforms and 120 T-shirts, while an additional bale contained 65 uniforms and 120 T-shirts. All the items were secured and documented as exhibits following the operation.
The consignment had arrived through a logistics chain that investigators say is tied to multiple handling points within Nairobi. Some of the recovered items were temporarily stored at Vision Point Express due to limited space at Gaani Parcel Express, where part of the shipment had initially been delivered.
Investigators have traced the origin of the shipment to Safe Link Cargo at Soma Towers, a facility believed to have facilitated the importation of a larger consignment of 37 bales that reportedly originated from China and entered through the Port of Mombasa.
The probe has also linked several individuals associated with the logistics chain to the suspected network. These include Abdiftah Aden Muhammed, Omar Elmi Issack, and Sharif, who are believed to have played roles in handling or coordinating the movement of the goods. Authorities say some suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
The operation is also connected to an earlier interception in Dhobley, Somalia on 6 April 2026, where part of the network is said to have been disrupted, leading to follow-up actions in Kenya. The cross-border nature of the case has raised concerns about the movement of materials that could be linked to militant groups operating in the region.
In its statement, the DCI noted that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit supply chains. “This operation underscores the vigilance and coordination of security agencies in detecting and disrupting threats before they manifest,” the DCI said in a statement.
Authorities have urged members of the public to share any information that may assist ongoing investigations through the #FichuaKwaDCI toll-free hotline. Investigations are ongoing as agencies work to establish the full scope of the network and identify additional individuals involved.
