Politics
'Niko Kadi' mobiliser Allans Ademba arrested while monitoring Ol Kalou by-election
Ademba did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the arrest or indicate whether he had been informed of any offence
DCI
Central
NCIC warns against hate speech ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
The agencies also warned that hate speech and ethnic contempt are criminal offences under Kenyan law and called on the public to uphold peace, national unity and the rule of law throughout the electoral process
News
DCI introduces new biometric system to speed up certificate of good conduct processing
The DCI says the new system is part of its plan to improve criminal records management while making it easier for Kenyans to access services without the long waiting periods that have previously affected the issuance of the certificates.
Crime
Nairobi MCA, two others charged with robbery with violence over Donholm attack
According to investigators, the three suspects were arrested following investigations into a violent robbery that occurred on June 26, 2026, in the Donholm area.
News
Over 1,000 police deployed as IG Kanja issues tough warning ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Kanja said the National Police Service had put in place elaborate security measures ahead of Thursday's by-election, assuring residents that they would be able to exercise their democratic rights in a peaceful, secure and credible environment.
News
Nyeri court grants detectives 21 more days to hold Joy Kanini murder suspect
Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Gituma issued the order after the prosecution argued that investigators were yet to recover the victim's missing head and neck, reconstruct the crime scene, trace key witnesses and complete crucial forensic examinations.
News
Civil society groups accuse state of targeting activists amid planned crackdown on criminal gangs
The organisations claimed recent incidents point to an escalating pattern of surveillance, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and harassment aimed at silencing civic actors advocating for transparency and public finance accountability.
News
Court summons IG Kanja, DCI Amin, over three missing men
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, DCI Director Mohamed Amin and other respondents have been summoned to appear before the Milimani High Court on Tuesday and produce three missing men — Evans Otieno Omondi, Macmillan Kiarie Mugo and Michael Oloo Osoro — whether alive or deceased. The directions were issued by Justice Alexander Muteti after separate urgent habeas corpus applications were filed by the men's families. The judge certified the applications as urgent and ordered the respondents to appear before the court at 12 noon on July 14 to account for the whereabouts of the three men and show cause why they should not be immediately released from custody if they are being held. In the three cases, the court directed the applicants to serve the respondents with the court orders by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday ahead of the noon hearing. The petitions were filed by Pamela Aloo, the wife of Evans Otieno Omondi; Beatrice Wanjira, the mother of Macmillan Kiarie Mugo; and Rose Sopi, the wife of Michael Oloo Osoro. They are seeking the court's intervention over the alleged disappearance of their relatives. Besides the Inspector General and the DCI Director, the applications also name the State Law Office and other respondents, who will be required to respond to the allegations before the court. The hearing is expected to determine whether the security agencies are holding the three men and what further orders the court will issue regarding their alleged disappearance.
Exclusives
Bob Njagi: I was held incommunicado for five days before release
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Njagi said his arrest by officers he identified as detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) began on the morning of June 24 in Kitengela.
News
LSK warns IEBC against delaying Ol Kalou by-election
In a statement issued on Monday, LSK said allegations of voter bribery, misuse of public resources, political intimidation, violence and inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the July 16 mini-poll should be addressed through investigations and prosecutions rather than delaying the election.
Crime
Police arrest prime suspect in murder probe of Joy Kanini Gathu
According to the DCI, officers searched the suspect immediately after his arrest and recovered four mobile phones, including Joy Kanini Gathu's handset, which has since been secured as a key exhibit in the investigation.
Crime
Seven arrested as DCI seizes 13,200 litres of ethanol in Thika
According to the DCI, the operation targeted a premises suspected of being used as a storage and distribution point for illegal products.