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22-year-old Brian Kibet arrested by DCI detectives in Trans Nzoia County after deceiving the officers that he is one of them and escaping with a loaded Steyr rifle on May 20, 2026. PHOTO/DCI

Crime

Man posing as officer arrested after stealing loaded rifle from Kitale Police Station

Investigators say the suspect spent time speaking casually with officers and later asked for help to find accommodation within the police line. Believing him, officers agreed to assist him settle in.

By Chrispho Owuor 22 May 2026

Suspected criminal network probed after arrests in Trans Nzoia West raid

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Suspected criminal network probed after arrests in Trans Nzoia West raid

The operation was executed through a joint effort involving detectives from Kitale Police Station and a specialised unit from DCI Headquarters, following intelligence reports that had flagged suspicious activity linked to organised groups in the region.

By Chrispho Owuor 5 May 2026

Nine arrested in Trans Nzoia crackdown on rising gang activity

Crime

Nine arrested in Trans Nzoia crackdown on rising gang activity

Police indicated that the raid followed reports and intelligence linking the group to a string of incidents that have unsettled residents and interfered with normal activities in the area.

By Ann Nyambura 1 May 2026