Multiple suspects arrested in post-protest crackdown across the country
The DCI confirmed the seizure of police uniforms and property believed to have been looted during the protests.
The DCI confirmed the seizure of police uniforms and property believed to have been looted during the protests.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest of the suspects John Mulingwa Nzau, alias Garang; Mark Amiani, alias Generali; and Francis Mutunge Mwangi, also known as Chebukati.
Following the session, the Speaker addressed the media and confirmed that no arrests were made.
Presiding Principal Magistrate Peter Mutai stated that the court does not have the authority to release the exhibits at this point, emphasizing the need to adhere to proper legal procedures.
Mutua gave the order following a recruitment event in Mombasa County on May 28, where it was discovered that scammers had been selling photocopied government youth fund forms for Sh50 each to unsuspecting appli...
Anti-narcotics officers conducted a raid at the suspect’s home in Kikambala following a tip-off. The man was taken by surprise during the operation.
Barasa was identified as the rider of the motorcycle used by the attackers to trail and later flee after carrying out the shooting.
The court granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) permission to detain him for a week.
Authorities believe he followed Were’s movements before executing the fatal shooting during traffic.
Magistrate Irene Gichohi, in her ruling, noted that the suspects remain subjects of an active investigation.
The businessman also indicated that his arrest had a direct connection to the burial of the late MP.
The four Nicholas Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Markdenver Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae were each released on a cash bail of Sh10,000.