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DCI Nabs Joy Kanini Murder Suspect While Fleeing to Uganda

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested John Nderitu Mureithi, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu. Specifically, detectives from the DCI Homicide Investigations Bureau tracked and ambushed Mureithi, along the Nanyuki-Isiolo Road in Timau, Meru County. Furthermore, he was actively attempting to flee to Uganda at the time
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LSK Demands Justice for Edward Kariuki and Esther Wairimu

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) held a nationwide Purple Ribbon March to protest the deaths of advocates Edward Muthee Kariuki and Esther Wairimu Keige. Led by LSK President Charles Kanjama SC, lawyers also suspended legal services to demand justice, accountability, and stronger protection for legal professionals. The demonstrations took […]
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DCI Tracks Stolen Phones After Westlands Robbery

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a full-scale manhunt following a daring armed robbery at Chaiiwali Restaurant along General Mathenge Road in Westlands, Nairobi. Specifically, four armed suspects riding on two motorcycles executed the raid on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 10:35 PM. Furthermore, the entire operation lasted less than 30
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Student Elizabeth Ngina Mulwa Found Murdered in Thika

On June 22, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and local police in Thika launched an active murder investigation following the brutal killing of Elizabeth Ngina Mulwa. Specifically, the 21-year-old student at the Thika Technical Training Institute was found dead inside her rented room near the Kiang’ombe area in Thika, Kiambu County. What Investigators