The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in collaboration with Interpol and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies, have concluded a three-day nationwide multi-agency operation targeting counterfeit goods, illicit alcohol, soft drinks, smuggled cigarettes, self-care products, falsified pharmaceuticals, human trafficking and wildlife-related crimes. Dubbed Operation Usalama XII, the intelligence-led exercise covered Nairobi, Central, Coast, Rift Valley, Eastern, Nyanza and Western regions, bringing together the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU), National Anti-Narcotic Investigations Bureau (NANIB), Pharmacy and Poisons Board, brand owners and local police…
Author: David Wafula
A 40-year-old man and a suspected thief have died following a violent incident in Amerik wai ‘A’ Village, Angorom Location, Teso South Sub-County, Busia County. Kennedy Ojiambo Wandera was attacked and stabbed by an unknown assailant after stepping outside his house to investigate noises made by his chickens at around 3:30am on October 14, 2026. Wandera had been sleeping when he heard the chickens making unusual noises outside his house. He reportedly opened the door to investigate but was attacked with a sharp knife shortly after stepping outside. He fell to the ground while screaming for help, prompting his wife…
Police in Ruiru, Kiambu County, are investigating the murder of a 40-year-old woman who was found lying in a pool of blood inside her bedroom. Mercy Wanjiku Maina was discovered dead on October 14, after her family members opened her bedroom at around 10am and found her body on a mattress. A team of officers responding to the incident found the woman lying on her back in a pool of blood in Room Four on the ground floor of an unmarked building. The deceased had multiple stab wounds on her chest and arms. Preliminary investigations indicate that Wanjiku had reportedly…
Police in Thika West, Kiambu County, are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body of an unidentified man in Chania River. The body was discovered on October 14, after a farmer tending to her shamba near the riverbank noticed a foul smell emanating from the area. According to police, the woman was working on her farm at around 9am alongside another farmer, when they noticed the unusual smell. Upon checking the source, the two discovered the badly decomposed body of an adult male floating in the river. They alerted the authorities, prompting officers from Makongeni Police Station and detectives from…
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after presenting himself at Kahawa West Police Station in Nairobi and confessing to killing his girlfriend. The suspect, identified as Alex Ngugi Njeri, reportedly walked into the police station on October 14, at around 5:40pm and told officers that he had murdered Nellious Njeri on the morning of Monday, October 12. According to a police report, the incident occurred at Ndunyu ya Chege Market, Muranga County where the suspect allegedly stabbed the deceased with a knife. During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confirmed that he had stabbed his girlfriend, prompting police to place him in…
Members of the National Assembly have backed a Motion seeking to promote the employment of National Youth Service (NYS) graduates in government institutions and private security firms. The Motion, sponsored by Kilifi County MP Gertrude Mbeyu, seeks to establish a policy framework for the structured engagement of NYS graduates as security officers in government institutions. The proposal notes that approximately 18,000 youths graduate from the NYS annually, yet government institutions continue to rely on private security firms to supplement security services provided by uniformed officers. Mbeyu argues that NYS graduates have foundational training in discipline, security awareness, public service ethics…
A selection panel appointed by the Attorney-General has recommended eight nominees for appointment as members of the Waqf Commission, marking a step towards the full operationalisation of the institution. Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor said in a statement on Wednesday that the panel had concluded its mandate and submitted its report following a selection process conducted under Section 7 of the Waqf Act, 2022. The panel was appointed through Gazette Notice No. 18996 dated December 24, 2025. The eight recommended nominees comprise one alim, a Muslim scholar with knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence, one prominent businessperson or entrepreneur, and six individuals with relevant…
Police have arrested five suspects and recovered dozens of mobile phones and other electronic devices believed to be stolen in separate operations targeting phone theft in Nairobi and Thika. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the arrests followed swift police responses to phone-snatching incidents and an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected stolen-electronics racket. In the first incident, a motorist travelling along Limuru Road near Muthaiga Mini Market Roundabout was robbed of an iPhone 15 Pro Max while making a phone call during afternoon traffic congestion. The suspect, identified as Kelvin Mwangi Gachuru, allegedly snatched the phone through the vehicle…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee on October 21, 2026, over remarks allegedly made about voting by deceased voters. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the summons relates to statements allegedly made by the former senator during a public rally in Mombasa County on September 11, 2026. The commission said the matter had been brought to its attention and was being considered under the Electoral Code of Conduct provided for in the Second Schedule of the Elections Act, 2011.…
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has urged Parliament to reject the proposed Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that its implementation could increase internet costs, undermine consumer privacy and threaten thousands of livelihoods in Kenya’s growing digital economy. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation on Tuesday, KEPSA representatives Ben Roberts and Dr Fiona Asonga argued that the proposed legislation would introduce unnecessary controls into the internet market and undermine efforts to expand affordable digital connectivity. The committee, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, was receiving submissions from the private sector on…
Kenya is targeting an exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by April 2027 after addressing 19 of the 21 action items required to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems. The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation has scrutinised the Prevention of Terrorism (Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on the Suppression of Terrorism) Regulations, 2026, as the country steps up efforts to meet international standards. The committee, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga, examined safeguards governing the freezing of assets belonging to designated persons and exemptions that allow limited access to the…
Detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal stabbing of a shoe trader at Kariokor Market in Nairobi, in a breakthrough in investigations into the killing. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the victim, Paul Mwangangi, was reportedly stabbed along Landhies Road, opposite the Muthurwa Market footbridge, on October 12, 2026. Officers who rushed to the scene found Mwangangi lying face down with a fresh stab wound to the chest. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) detectives processed and documented the scene to preserve crucial evidence, while the body was moved to City Mortuary for preservation pending an autopsy.…
Kevin McHale has an estimated net worth of $16 million. The American former professional basketball player and coach built his wealth through a successful 13-season NBA career with the Boston Celtics, followed by executive and coaching positions with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. He also worked as a basketball analyst for television networks, including TNT and NBA TV. McHale is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. He won three NBA championships with the Celtics during the 1980s and earned individual recognition for his scoring ability, defensive skills and contributions off the bench. His…
Derek Fisher has an estimated net worth of $35 million, accumulated through his professional basketball career, coaching roles and real estate transactions. The former NBA point guard spent 18 seasons in the league, winning five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers before transitioning into coaching and basketball management. Fisher became one of the Lakers’ most reliable players during their championship runs alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. He later coached the New York Knicks and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, where he also served as general manager. His income has included NBA player salaries, coaching contracts and proceeds from property…
Jerry West had an estimated net worth of $50 million at the time of his death on June 12, 2024, at the age of 86. The American basketball legend built his wealth through a 14-season NBA playing career, coaching, and executive roles with several professional basketball teams. Known as “Mr. Clutch” for his ability to deliver in high-pressure moments, West spent his entire playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming one of the franchise’s most celebrated players. After retiring in 1974, he moved into coaching and management, helping build championship-winning teams and earning recognition for his ability to identify…