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The clarification follows misleading headlines and reports in the local daily newspaper on Wednesday, April 1,2026, which also suggested that the DCI is “haunted by abductions.”
The authority assured that the transition would be seamless, with the current cover remaining valid until 11:59 p.m. on March 31 and no interruption in care for officers or their dependants, including those already hospitalized.
Authorities confirmed two additional fatalities in the Western and Nyanza regions as emergency response efforts intensify.
Police in Busia arrested four robbery with violence suspects and recovered a stolen motorcycle, while officers in Meru recovered 25 stolen cattle, underscoring the impact of community cooperation.
Police in Busia County intercepted a motorcycle near the Kenya–Uganda border, seizing about 100kg of suspected cannabis and arresting a suspect, in an intensified anti-narcotics crackdown.
In a statement by the National Police Service on Monday, officers recovered a range of stolen items, including four motorcycles, two microwaves, assorted footwear, an electric cooker, a refrigerator, television sets, bicycles, and various other household and personal goods.
According to a statement issued on Sunday, officers moved swiftly to secure the site after the claims emerged, as authorities work to verify the reports and establish the facts surrounding the incident.
The police have also appealed to the public to report emergencies through designated channels, including toll-free numbers and local police stations, to ensure timely intervention.
In a statement on March 15, 2026, the National Police Service said the fatalities include 50 men, eight women, and eight children, following heavy rains that have caused devastating flooding in several parts of the country.
In a statement on Sunday, he expressed his sympathy for communities impacted by the adverse weather, saying, “My thoughts are with the families and communities that have already been affected during this difficult period.”
In a statement issued on March 14, 2026, NPS said the latest surrender adds to earlier recoveries, bringing the total number of firearms recovered to 90 rifles and 189 rounds of ammunition so far.
According to the Kenya Red Cross Society, both the Nairobi and Ngong rivers have overflowed, causing riverine flooding. The agency said its teams are in various areas rescuing stranded persons.