In a statement on Monday, the DCI said some individuals involved in such schemes portray a lifestyle of luxury cars, expensive drinks, cash, international trips and high-end entertainment while displaying what it described as questionable profits.
By David AbonyoUnder the proposed reservation, Kenya would not apply provisions that allow extra-territorial jurisdiction over a Kenyan national for an offence committed outside the country, unless the action is provided for under Kenyan law.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on September 21, 2026, the DCI said Komen was arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on March 5, 2026, on cybercrime-related charges.
By Samuel OtienoThe suspect allegedly told the attendant that he was offering a line upgrade before using the opportunity to swap the mobile line
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement on Thursday, DCI said the raid uncovered more than 500 assorted mobile phones and motherboards allegedly stored at the premises.
By David AbonyoSouth Africa's elite Hawks police unit said the six would leave a correctional facility in Cape Town on Friday morning before being taken to the airport and handed over to US officials.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIngonga said organised criminal groups were becoming more sophisticated, exploiting technology, porous borders and differences between countries' legal and enforcement systems to conceal their activities and evade prosecution
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during the launch of the Rapid Reference Guide on Offences under the Computers Misuse & Cybercrimes Act on Thursday, PS Omollo said an independent assessment of Kenya’s cyber exposure had identified more than 2,000 critical vulnerabilities and over 4.8 million leaked credentials.
By David AbonyoThe investigation began after a businesswoman discovered that her two Safaricom lines had suddenly stopped working, leaving her unable to make calls or access M-Pesa services. She reported the incident to police, prompting detectives to investigate how the mobile lines had been taken over
By Chrispho OwuorIngonga said one of the biggest challenges ahead of 2027 would be establishing the evidence required to prosecute people who organise or finance political violence
By Chrispho OwuorEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ola Olukoyede made the disclosure while reviewing the agency’s work since he assumed office in October 2023.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Interior Ministry said 51 out of 102 computer fraud cases examined between February and July 2026 involved mobile money as the payment method.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe suspects were arrested by officers from the Banking Fraud Investigations Unit (BFIU) and Nakuru Police Station during a raid in Pangani area of Nakuru township.
By David AbonyoIngonga said that the ODPP has established a fully-fledged division dedicated to handling electoral-related offences, with specially trained prosecutors assigned to ensure the timely and effective prosecution of crimes committed during the electoral period
By Chrispho OwuorThe scale of the threat is reflected in international law enforcement data, with UNODC reporting that 85% of INTERPOL Red Notices issued by member countries in 2022 and 2023 were linked to financial fraud
By Chrispho OwuorPrincipal Magistrate P.K. Mutai on Thursday endorsed warrants of arrest against Francis Asanyo, Peter Omari and Elvis Obaigwa, paving the way for their transfer to the United States to stand trial.
By David AbonyoThe INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 shows Kenya registered more than 46,786 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025.
By Bradley BosireIn its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, the international policing agency says Africa's rapid digital transformation, marked by more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers in 2025, is creating new opportunities for innovation while exposing governments, businesses and individuals to a growing wave of cyber threats.
By David AbonyoAccording to police, the couple arrived at the agreed meeting point expecting to complete the transaction before they were confronted by three men.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe crackdown were carried out following public tip-offs and intelligence reports linking properties in the two towns to activities involving sexual exploitation, prostitution and the production of explicit online content
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the National Police Service (NPS), preliminary findings indicate that the two suspects may be part of a larger criminal network involved in stealing, modifying and reselling mobile phones within the county.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the approval marked a significant step toward creating a coordinated national system for cybersecurity as Kenya's digital economy continues to expand.
By David AbonyoThe DCI also urged security commanders to intensify their investigative work and make optimal use of available resources
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspect’s background has also drawn public attention. The DCI stated that Waiguru was once an ordained Roman Catholic priest before later leaving the church and joining the Catholic Charismatic Church, where clergy are allowed to marry.
By Chrispho OwuorBolt says a document circulating on social media and messaging apps falsely claims it will cease operations in Kenya on June 8, 2026. The company says it is investigating the source and says Bolt Kenya remains operational.
By David AbonyoThe operation by the name Operation Ramz targeted phishing, malware, and online scams, also resulting in the seizure of 53 servers and nearly 8,000 intelligence pieces shared across 13 countries to strengthen regional cyber cooperation.
By Chrispho OwuorThe latest data shows an increase from 42.8 million cases reported in the previous quarter, marking an 8.4 percent rise. The attacks involve criminals trying different combinations of usernames, passwords, or encryption keys until they succeed, a method commonly referred to as brute-force attacks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA large part of the risk is linked to the country’s deep reliance on mobile money services, with more than 30 million users and over $50 billion (about Sh6.45 trillion) processed annually.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmref Health Africa has issued a public warning about fraudulent online content using AI-generated videos and deepfakes to impersonate officials and promote fake health products. It says it does not sell medicines or endorse products online.
By Chrispho OwuorMembers of the public were also cautioned against sharing, reposting or further circulating the alleged non-consensual intimate content, warning that doing so could attract criminal liability under Kenyan law.
By Bradley Bosire