Crime
14 arrested in Nakuru over alleged online bus ticket scam
The suspects were arrested by officers from the Banking Fraud Investigations Unit (BFIU) and Nakuru Police Station during a raid in Pangani area of Nakuru township.
cybercrime
News
ODPP ready for 2027 electoral offences: DPP Ingonga
Ingonga said that the ODPP has established a fully-fledged division dedicated to handling electoral-related offences, with specially trained prosecutors assigned to ensure the timely and effective prosecution of crimes committed during the electoral period
News
UNODC: Fraud syndicates are using AI, deepfakes and cross-border operations to steal billions
The scale of the threat is reflected in international law enforcement data, with UNODC reporting that 85% of INTERPOL Red Notices issued by member countries in 2022 and 2023 were linked to financial fraud
News
Court approves extradition of three Kenyans wanted in U.S in cybercrime case
Principal Magistrate P.K. Mutai on Thursday endorsed warrants of arrest against Francis Asanyo, Peter Omari and Elvis Obaigwa, paving the way for their transfer to the United States to stand trial.
Technology
Kenya records over 46,000 cyberattacks as criminals turn to AI
The INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 shows Kenya registered more than 46,786 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025.
Africa
INTERPOL: AI is accelerating cybercrime across Africa
In its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, the international policing agency says Africa's rapid digital transformation, marked by more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers in 2025, is creating new opportunities for innovation while exposing governments, businesses and individuals to a growing wave of cyber threats.
Crime
Police Inspector arrested as cops probe gang behind kidnapping of online traders
According to police, the couple arrived at the agreed meeting point expecting to complete the transaction before they were confronted by three men.
News
Detectives rescue 48 women in Kajiado crackdown on alleged sexual exploitation
The crackdown were carried out following public tip-offs and intelligence reports linking properties in the two towns to activities involving sexual exploitation, prostitution and the production of explicit online content
Crime
Two arrested as police recover 73 suspected stolen phones in Bungoma crackdown
According to the National Police Service (NPS), preliminary findings indicate that the two suspects may be part of a larger criminal network involved in stealing, modifying and reselling mobile phones within the county.
News
Kenya moves to establish National Cybersecurity Agency after Parliament's approval
In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the approval marked a significant step toward creating a coordinated national system for cybersecurity as Kenya's digital economy continues to expand.
Nairobi
DCI calls for stronger national security, intelligence-led policing
The DCI also urged security commanders to intensify their investigative work and make optimal use of available resources
Central
Former priest arrested over alleged online calls for government overthrow
The suspect’s background has also drawn public attention. The DCI stated that Waiguru was once an ordained Roman Catholic priest before later leaving the church and joining the Catholic Charismatic Church, where clergy are allowed to marry.