Three suspects linked to highway robberies arrested in Mtito Andei

Detectives in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in a highway robbery incident along the Mombasa-Nairobi route, resulting in the death of one of their accomplices. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) disclosed that the arrests were the result of extensive investigations and intelligence-gathering efforts conducted nearly three months after the incident.

The attempted robbery took place on May 6, 2026, near the Mutomo region in Mtito Andei, when a motorcycle gang allegedly masqueraded as a roadside emergency to prompt a passing transit driver to halt. The suspects allegedly intended to steal the driver's Subaru Impreza at gunpoint, but the scheme turned deadly when a confrontation ensued between the assailants and the driver, causing the gang's weapon to discharge.

Gift Musau, identified as one of the attackers, was fatally shot during the altercation, while his cohorts fled on a motorcycle, abandoning his body. Despite their escape, the DCI persisted in tracking down the suspects. On Friday, August 21, 2026, detectives from Mtito Andei apprehended Alex Mueti Kasina and Stephen Kalungo Joel, who were identified as two of the suspects, following a search of their hideout in Kinyambu.

The next day, detectives apprehended Jamlick Muli Muasa, also known as Star, at his shop in Kinyambu after searching his premises; they recovered two mobile phones during the search. Subsequent to a search of his residence in Maikuu, Kinyambu, detectives uncovered several identity cards and driving licences with different names, among other items.

The three suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Monday, August 24, 2026, to face charges encompassing murder, attempted robbery with violence, and possession of ammunition without a license. The DCI emphasized that it is committed to pursuing criminals and dismantling criminal networks that exploit innocent Kenyan citizens and other road users.