Detectives have uncovered a suspected gang hideout in Eldoret, recovering military-style gear linked to violent robberies across the North Rift.

• Recovered items include five Kenya Defence Forces jungle jackets, a detail strengthening claims the gang impersonated security officers.
• The discovery follows a police operation where four suspected gang members were shot dead.
• The gang is believed to have been responsible for a string of robberies in counties including Eldoret, Kitale, Kapenguria, Nandi, and Marakwet.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recovered Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) jungle jackets and other items believed to be linked to a gang impersonating security officers in Eldoret.

• Recovered items include five KDF jungle jackets, a hammer, a crowbar, and two mobile phones.
• The DCI is investigating a criminal network suspected of violent robberies using these disguises.
• This raid follows a shooting incident where DCI officers fatally shot four suspected gang members in the same area on July 6.

Police in Kenya have intercepted a public service vehicle (PSV) and seized a significant haul of cannabis, arresting one passenger in connection with the illegal operation.

• The seized cannabis is valued at approximately Sh3 million.
• The operation was conducted by officers from Lumakanda Police Station, with support from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Drug traffickers are reportedly exploiting PSVs to evade detection, highlighting a growing trend.

The Kenyan government is demanding answers from South Sudan regarding the prolonged detention of a Kenyan citizen, Timothy Maina Nderi, who has allegedly been under house arrest for over eight months without judicial charges. Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei raised the issue with South Sudan's Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Barnaba Bol Nyuol, on Tuesday, July 7.

• Kenyan citizen Timothy Maina Nderi detained for over eight months without charges.
• Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is leading the diplomatic push.
• Kenyan embassy officials have been denied consular access to Mr. Nderi.
• Kenya also raised concerns about the security of Kenyan truck drivers in South Sudan.