NAIROBI, Kenya — Detectives have arrested three additional suspects linked to the violent disruption of a meeting at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said.
In a statement, the DCI said detectives from DCI Kilimani, working alongside officers from the DCI Nairobi Regional Office, arrested George Omondi Otieno, Effenburg Wanyama Khisa and Melvin Alumasa Bwani following investigations into the incident.
According to the agency, the arrests were made after detectives followed intelligence leads and conducted forensic analysis connected to the attack.
During the operation, officers recovered a red Boxer motorcycle, registration number KMFH 161S, which investigators believe was used during the commission of the offence.
The detectives also seized mobile phones belonging to the suspects for forensic examination as part of ongoing investigations.
The latest arrests bring the number of suspects in custody over the incident to five, following the earlier arrest of two other individuals linked to the disruption.
The DCI said preliminary investigations indicate the attack involved more people than those already arrested and that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend additional suspects.
“Investigations have since revealed that the attack was not the work of the three suspects alone. Detectives are actively pursuing more leads to establish the full extent of the criminal enterprise and identify and arrest all persons involved,” the statement said.
The suspects are currently undergoing processing and are expected to be arraigned in court.
The disruption occurred during a meeting at All Saints Cathedral that brought together civil society leaders, political figures and members of the public to discuss national issues, including the 2026/27 budget proposals.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation from religious leaders, human rights organisations and opposition figures, who called for swift action against those responsible.
The DCI reiterated its commitment to pursuing all individuals connected to the attack, stating that places of worship must remain safe spaces for prayer, reflection and lawful gatherings.
Authorities have appealed to members of the public with information that could assist investigations to report to the nearest police station or use the DCI’s anonymous reporting channels.
The arrests come as pressure mounts on law enforcement agencies to identify those behind the disruption and ensure accountability for the incident that unfolded at one of Nairobi’s most prominent churches.
