The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind a scam that defrauded job seekers of over Ksh8.6 million by promising fictitious government jobs.

• The suspect allegedly swindled Ksh8,621,141 from desperate individuals.
• Key organizations involved include the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the National Police Service (NPS), and the Public Service Commission (PSC).
• Two vehicles, possibly purchased with illicit funds, were recovered and impounded during the arrest in Nairobi.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is investigating a robbery in Westlands, Nairobi, where four armed suspects on two motorcycles stormed a restaurant, stole valuables, and fired two shots before escaping.

• Robbers targeted customers at a restaurant on General Mathenge Road on the night of Saturday, July 4, 2026.
• The robbers stole seven mobile phones and a laptop from terrified diners.
• DCI detectives are reviewing CCTV footage and forensic evidence to identify and apprehend the suspects.

Four suspected gangsters were killed in a shootout with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and local police during an intelligence-led operation along the Eldoret-Kiplombe-Soy Road.

• Four suspected gangsters were fatally shot.
• The operation was conducted by detectives from the Operation Action Team (OAT) in collaboration with local law enforcement.
• A Falcon Pistol with six rounds, a homemade pistol, and tools for breaking and entering were recovered.

Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisii County to assist in the investigation of a violent attack on a convoy.

• Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the attacks that occurred on Friday.
• The DCI is seeking information from MP Zaheer Jhanda regarding the incident at Keumbu.
• Police are pursuing additional leads and have warned that more arrests may follow, regardless of political affiliation.

The arraignment of seven suspects in connection with a violent attack on a convoy at Keumbu has been postponed due to missing case files.

• Seven suspects were brought before the Kisii Magistrate’s Court.
• One victim, identified as Vincent Osiemo (popularly known as Mapinduzi), died from injuries sustained during the incident on Friday.
• The Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).