Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a woman suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated fake gold scam that defrauded an American investor of over Ksh55.7 million.

• Victim lost Ksh55,752,334 in a fraudulent deal promising 400 kilograms of gold bars.
• The DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters led the operation, arresting one suspect at Crystal Villas in Kilimani.
• Another suspect escaped, leaving behind a vehicle that has been seized by police for further investigation.

Authorities in Kenya have recovered six suspected stolen Yamaha outboard boat engines during a joint operation at Sindo Main Beach in Homa Bay County, dismantling a suspected theft syndicate.

• Six suspected stolen Yamaha outboard engines recovered.
• Joint operation by the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on May 17.
• Three suspects were arrested and are assisting with investigations into a potentially wider criminal network.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a four-hour maintenance window for its iTax system, temporarily disrupting online tax services.

• The maintenance is scheduled from 10:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026, to 2:00 AM on Monday, May 18, 2026.
• The disruption affects all iTax functionalities, including registration, filing returns, and payments.
• This is part of routine maintenance to enhance system reliability and security ahead of key tax deadlines.