DCI summons MP Zaheer Jhanda over Kisii convoy attack

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda in connection with the July 3 attack on the Linda Mwananchi convoy in Kisii County. Seven suspects have been arrested so far as investigations continue.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to the Kisii County DCI office to record a statement. The summons relates to the Friday, July 3 incident in which several vehicles in the Linda Mwananchi convoy were stoned along the Kisii-Keroka Road.

DCI and the National Police Service confirmed the arrest of seven suspects in total. Three suspects were taken into custody on Saturday, July 4, followed by four more in a subsequent operation led by the OCS Keumbu and DCI Kisii Central.

Among the damaged vehicles was that of former Chief Justice David Maraga. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna reported the matter to Inspector General Douglas Kanja and called for swift action against those responsible. Investigations remain ongoing with additional suspects being pursued.

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Rigathi Gachagua, DCP leader, accused the government of reviving a special 12-officer police unit—previously blamed for a January church attack—to disrupt opposition ahead of 2027 polls. He condemned a tear gas assault at his Kikuyu rally and vowed to press on with meetings, while allies criticised police politicisation. Kajiado police denied the claims.

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Kenyan police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Reverend Julius Ngari at a church in Nakuru. The arrests follow the attack on May 3 that left the cleric dead and a watchman injured.

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a full probe into the death of gospel musician Rachel Wandeto. She was attacked on May 16 in Mwiki and died from her injuries two days later at Kenyatta National Hospital. Her support for President William Ruto has been cited as a possible motive.

Fikirini Jacobs arrived at the DCI headquarters in Nairobi on Thursday to record a statement about the death of activist Cecil Ouma.

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations confirmed on Friday that it had arrested comedian and activist Erick Omondi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in connection with recent fuel protests.

 

 

 

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