Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the nationwide deployment of 200 newly trained DCI anti-narcotics officers to bolster the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse.

• 200 specialized DCI officers will be deployed across the country.
• The initiative is part of a renewed crackdown on narcotics, announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
• These officers will collaborate with local administrators and community leaders, with increased operational funding also allocated to chiefs and assistant chiefs.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has initiated a specialized VIP Security Course for Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers to enhance their protection skills.

• The training commenced on August 3 at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA).
• Key participants include KRA officers, particularly those handling sensitive fiscal duties.
• The course combines theoretical instruction with practical exercises to prepare officers for high-risk situations and threat anticipation.

A 35-year-old suspect linked to a series of car break-ins in Nairobi was apprehended after a failed escape attempt at Sameer Business Park.

• The arrest occurred on Sunday following a reported theft within the business park.
• The suspect, identified as Malcolm Okello, was found with stolen electronics and tools used for vehicle break-ins.
• A key piece of evidence recovered was a Toyota Land Cruiser fitted with fake registration plates, believed to be used in multiple criminal activities.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has busted a sophisticated car break-in syndicate operating in Nairobi County. This development follows the arrest of a suspect linked to a series of vehicle break-ins.

• A 35-year-old man was arrested at Sameer Business Park after a failed escape attempt.
• The DCI recovered stolen items including a laptop and charger, along with tools believed to be used in the break-ins.
• The syndicate allegedly used vehicles with fake number plates to evade detection.