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According to detectives, the suspect “brazenly infiltrated their homes” and made off with electronics and personal items before a manhunt was launched to track him down.
Police in Migori and Murang’a arrested two suspects in separate anti-drug operations, recovering rolls of bhang, unprocessed cannabis, illicit alcohol and cigarettes. The suspects were held pending arraignment as investigations continue.
According to the statement by DCI on Sunday, the arrest was made through an operation that involved intelligence-gathering by the detectives of DCI headquarters before laying a strategic ambush along the heavily trafficked highway.
All the four suspects are being held in custody and are expected to face charges in court.
According to investigators, Asitiba was apprehended during a targeted raid at a local drinking den in Ramula following what they described as “pinpoint intelligence.”
On Monday night, police were searching for Nairobi Governor following an arrest order issued by the Senate watchdog committee for contempt of Parliament.
In a statement issued on March 15, 2026, PSK demanded that Dr. Obwaka be granted immediate and unconditional bail, saying it is his right under Kenyan law.
Police said the situation escalated during the second arrest when one of the suspects raised an alarm, drawing a group of youths who began throwing stones and other objects at officers in an attempt to disrupt the operation.
The service stressed that under Kenyan law, resisting or assaulting a public officer is a criminal offence. Citing Section 63 of the Penal Code, KFS said forest rangers are recognised public officers empowered to carry out lawful arrests within gazetted forest areas.
Chebbi, 82, has been a key opposition voice since the 1970s, enduring the autocratic rule of Tunisia's first president, Habib Bourguiba, and later Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who was overthrown during the 2011 pro-democracy uprising.
The group was apprehended near Agoro Sare High School, the designated center for tallying results. Police also seized five vehicles linked to the suspects, which officers said were being used to facilitate their movements across the area
Robert Ingasira, who served as acting SHA CEO after the exit of Wachira until April this year, is facing charges including conspiracy to defraud, misappropriation of funds, and abuse of office.