The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in collaboration with the DCI Headquarters’ Operation Action Team (OAT), has arrested 28 suspects involved in motor vehicle theft syndicates and recovered 22 stolen vehicles.
In a statement issued on May 8, 2025, the DCI confirmed that many of the stolen vehicles had been sold to unsuspecting buyers within Kenya or smuggled to neighbouring countries, primarily Uganda and Tanzania.
“All arrested suspects have been arraigned in various courts across the country to face charges related to motor vehicle theft, fraud, and other related offences,” the statement read.
According to DCI, motor vehicle theft has occurred under various circumstances, including theft from parking lots, car hire scams, robbery with violence, and carjacking.
DCI on Car Theft
Further, the investigation authority stated that there was a significant rise in motor vehicle theft across Kenya since the beginning of 2024.Â
The trend has resulted in substantial losses for vehicle owners, negatively impacting the economy through increased insurance claims and unpaid loans held by financial institutions.
Additionally, in response to the growing security challenge, the DCI’s Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) initiated a comprehensive research and analysis operation to identify and dismantle the criminal networks responsible for these thefts.
The operation targeted high-risk counties, including Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Embu, Machakos, Kajiado, Nairobi, Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, and Bungoma.
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Warning to Car-Owners
Detectives have urged Kenyans to adopt measures that will curb motor vehicle theft by installing Anti-Theft Devices, Park in Secure Locations, verify Car Hire Clients, and remain vigilant on the road, and verify vehicle documents before buying.
The National Police Service has assured Kenyans that it remains committed to eradicating motor vehicle theft and ensuring the safety of all Kenyans.
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Moreover, they have intensified our intelligence-gathering efforts and are collaborating with regional partners to curb the cross-border trade of stolen vehicles.
The public is encouraged to cooperate by providing timely information to assist in apprehending criminals and recovering stolen property by contacting the nearest police station or using our toll-free lines: 999, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203).
DCI Arrests 11 Suspects, Recovers 350kg of Fake Gold in Nairobi
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nairobi have arrested 11 suspects and seized 350 kilograms of counterfeit gold.
According to a statement on Wednesday, 30, 2025, the arrest followed a report received from a victim who had been defrauded of over Ksh 70 million (USD 546,000) in a fraudulent gold scheme.Â
The suspects, a multi-national mix of con artists, include seven Kenyans: Allan Zephaniah Onyango, Nicodemus Okoth, Phillip Onyango, Elmad Ochola, Shem Omollo, Edward Leonard Ochieng, and James Jeremiah Akumu.
Also among the arrested suspects are two Congolese nationals, Nfundiko Kamira and Lukabaya Mulamba, and two Cameroonian citizens, Ibrahim Nzamgou and Mike Fouapon, who have been taken into custody at the Capitol Hill Police Station
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