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HomeDaily NewsMonday, January 19, 2026Police Arrest Suspects in Gang Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Exam Fraud Operations - January 2026
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Police Arrest Suspects in Gang Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Exam Fraud Operations - January 2026

Police and detectives have made several arrests in separate operations targeting various criminal activities. In Endebess Sub-County, Trans-Nzoia County, a joint security operation resulted in the apprehension of six suspected members of the “Kapenguria Six” gang. This gang is linked to an array of criminal activities in Kaisheber, Nabeki, and Cherubai villages. In Nakuru and Keiyo South, detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit seized bhang worth approximately Sh11.6 million and arrested two suspects. Separately, two individuals, Albert Kerry Nyadianga and David Opiyo, were arrested in connection with a scam involving the production of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips.

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DCI arrest ‘Kapenguria Six’ gang behind organised crime in Endebess

DCI arrest ‘Kapenguria Six’ gang behind organised crime in Endebess

Police in Endebess Sub-County, Trans-Nzoia County, have apprehended six suspected members of the “Kapenguria Six” gang following a joint security operation. This gang is linked to an array of criminal activities that have instilled fear among residents in Kaisheber, Nabeki, Cherubai, and surrounding villages.

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Police in Endebess Sub-County, Trans-Nzoia County, have apprehended six suspected members of the “Kapenguria Six” gang following a joint security operation. This gang is linked to an array of criminal activities that have instilled fear among residents in Kaisheber, Nabeki, Cherubai, and surrounding villages.

  • Six suspects, identified as Juma Wanjala, Samson Kapolon Ewoi, Thomas Esakon Lorongoi, Linus Wekesa Wasilwa, Moses Kisuya Wekesa, and Ezra Simiyu Nyongesa, were arrested by the DCI.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) conducted the operation on Monday, January 19.
  • Authorities recovered a military jungle belt, a beret, and three pangas during the arrests, indicating the gang's violent readiness.
Monday 7:29 AMCapital NewsFirst

Two Arrested Over Fake KCSE 2025 Result Slips Scam

Two Arrested Over Fake KCSE 2025 Result Slips Scam

Two individuals, Albert Kerry Nyadianga and David Opiyo, have been arrested in connection with a scam involving the production and circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips.

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Two individuals, Albert Kerry Nyadianga and David Opiyo, have been arrested in connection with a scam involving the production and circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips.

  • The suspects are accused of forging and falsely publishing result slips, using them to con candidates and parents by promising grade upgrades for money.
  • David Opiyo, a primary school teacher, is identified as the alleged mastermind, operating a social media group with over 45,200 followers.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) warn the public against such fraudsters, emphasizing that KCSE results are secure and tamper-proof.
Monday 9:20 AMCapital News

Crackdown on Narcotic Drugs as Detectives Seize Sh11.6mn Bhang in Nakuru, Keiyo South

Crackdown on Narcotic Drugs as Detectives Seize Sh11.6mn Bhang in Nakuru, Keiyo South

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking in Kenya, seizing approximately Sh11.6 million worth of bhang and arresting two suspects in separate operations in Nakuru and Keiyo South.

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Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking in Kenya, seizing approximately Sh11.6 million worth of bhang and arresting two suspects in separate operations in Nakuru and Keiyo South.

  • 387 kilograms of bhang, valued at approximately Sh11.61 million, were recovered in Nakuru from a Toyota Voxy.
  • One suspect, Dennis Mukungua, was arrested in Nakuru, while another, Vincent Odhiambo, was apprehended in Keiyo South.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated these operations are part of sustained efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks through multi-agency collaboration.
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