UASIN GISHU, Kenya — Detectives have arrested three suspected members of a violent criminal gang and recovered a loaded AK‑47 rifle in a major breakthrough for public safety in Uasin Gishu County.
The operation, led by the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) with support from the Operations Unit at Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters and local officers, culminated in the arrest of Titus Wainaina Njoroge, Jeremiah Njuguna Kinyanjui (aka Chikudee) and Patrick Kinuthia Mwangi.
The AK‑47, loaded with ten rounds of ammunition, was concealed in a thicket inside Njoroge’s homestead.
ARREST OF NOTORIOUS AK-47–WIELDING GANG MEMBERSResidents of Uasin Gishu County can finally breathe a sigh of relief after detectives arrested three suspected members of a violent criminal gang and recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with ten rounds of ammunition.The firearm was
Linked to Multiple Violent Crimes
Investigators say the suspects are part of a violent gang that has been terrorising residents across Uasin Gishu with armed robberies, carjackings, and other serious offences.
Records show the gang has been linked to a number of high‑profile incidents, including a violent home invasion on 22 November 2025, where a family was held hostage, their vehicle stolen, and money forced from their mobile wallets during the attack.
Further inquiries connected the group to a robbery with violence that resulted in the killing of pharmacist Richard Rotich at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on 7 January 2026.
Police say the gang used fraudulently acquired identities to evade detection and continue their activities.
Suspects’ Criminal Histories
Titus Wainaina Njoroge, also known as Bikos, has a lengthy criminal record stretching back more than a decade. His past involvements include:
- Attempted robbery reported at Eldoret Police Station (2011)
- Robbery with violence at Langas Police Station (2017)
- Escape from lawful custody at Eldoret Police Station (2012)
- Escape from Eldoret Court (2014)
These previous cases underscore law enforcement’s long‑running efforts to bring him and his associates to justice.
Ongoing Investigations and Public Appeal
The three suspects are being processed for arraignment in court as investigations continue. Detectives say they are also intensifying efforts to locate and arrest other members of the gang who remain at large.
Authorities have appealed to the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement by reporting suspicious or criminal activity.
Members of the public can contact the DCI anonymously via the toll‑free line 0800 722 203, WhatsApp at 0709 570 000, or through the hashtag #FichuaKwaDCI.
