Crime
Dr Victoria Mutiso murder suspect linked to lawyer Mbobu killing as DCI arrests suspected gunman
Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot was arrested following a year-long investigation into the killing.
Forensics
Corridors of Justice
Mother, son fight DCI's motive claims in Victoria Mutiso murder case
According to the DCI, Rose was formerly married to Mutiso's husband before the marriage ended in 2001. The two had four children together, among them Chris, who is the deceased's stepson through the earlier mar...
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DCI detains two persons of interest in killing of Dr Victoria Mutiso
The agency said investigators have pursued multiple leads through witness interviews, forensic examinations and targeted operations aimed at identifying those responsible for the killing.
Nyanza
Police probe death of officer found with gunshot wound at Kisii Station
Kisii Central Sub-county Police Commander Musa Imamai said Bosibori arrived at the station with another officer after completing their assignment. She informed her colleague that she was going to the washroom,...
Crime
DCI takes over probe into fatal shooting of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Mutiso
Preliminary investigations indicate that Dr Mutiso had requested an Uber ride for transport before she sustained fatal gunshot injuries under circumstances that remain under active investigation.
News
IG Kanja unveils tech-driven plan to strengthen fight against SGBV
IG Kanja said the use of technology will help strengthen evidence-based investigations while ensuring cases are handled more efficiently across the justice chain.
News
Murkomen warns against formation of militias ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking during the launch of the internationally accredited Forensic Evidence Management Unit and the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) Version 5 at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)...
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 a...
Crime
Police question Youth PS over fatal shooting of mobiliser in Kariokor
Addressing the matter publicly, Fikirini expressed grief over Ouma's death and conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Crime
PS Fikirini’s bodyguards among seven quizzed in probe into youth mobiliser’s fatal shooting
Detectives are seeking to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting and have so far recorded statements from the two security officers attached to the Principal Secretary, a director from the State D...
Corridors of Justice
Court to rule on fate of Iranian crew linked to Sh8.2 billion meth seizure
Inspector Kemei told the court that the investigation was launched on October 19, 2025, following intelligence reports that the Kenya Navy had intercepted a suspicious vessel believed to be involved in drug tra...
Eastern
Autopsy reveals strangulation, stabbing in Kitui shallow grave victims
According to the examination results, two of the victims were strangled to death, three suffered severe blows to the head, one had fatal stab wounds to the abdomen, while two others could not be clearly examine...