NAIROBI, Kenya May 22 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has appealed to members of the public to help identify and arrest individuals allegedly involved in criminal activities witnessed during the recent fuel-related protests across the country.
In a statement, the DCI said the wanted individuals are suspected of engaging in robbery with violence, arson, looting, malicious damage to property, and other criminal acts during the demonstrations.
According to the agency, the suspects were captured on camera while allegedly committing offences that resulted in destruction of businesses and public infrastructure, while also endangering the safety of innocent civilians.
“The suspects were captured while committing criminal acts that not only damaged businesses and public infrastructure but also endangered the lives and safety of innocent members of the public,” the statement read.
The DCI urged Kenyans who may recognize any of the individuals appearing in the circulated photographs to report the information to the nearest police station or anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform.
Members of the public can also contact investigators through the toll-free number 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp line 0709 570 000.
The police service reiterated that while the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful assembly, demonstrations, picketing, and petitioning, criminal acts committed under the guise of protests will not be tolerated.
“The National Police Service wishes to remind the public that while every Kenyan has a constitutional right to peaceful assembly, demonstration, picketing and petition, criminal acts carried out under the guise of protests shall be investigated thoroughly and perpetrators brought to justice,” the statement added.
Authorities have intensified investigations following the recent demonstrations linked to rising fuel prices and economic concerns, which in some areas escalated into clashes, looting, and destruction of property.
