In a statement issued on Friday, May 22, the DCI asked members of the public to help identify the people captured in the photographs, saying they were allegedly involved in criminal activities witnessed during the demonstrations.
According to the investigators, the suspects are believed to have participated in robbery with violence, looting, arson, malicious destruction of property, and attacks targeting businesses and innocent civilians during the protests.
The directorate explained that the violence not only caused heavy losses to traders and property owners but also endangered the lives of many Kenyans caught up in the unrest.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is seeking information that may lead to the arrest of the individuals captured in the images,” part of the statement read.
Authorities urged Kenyans who may recognise any of the suspects to report to the nearest police station or provide information anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform.
The National Police Service (NPS) also reminded the public that while the Constitution allows peaceful demonstrations and picketing, criminal acts committed during protests would not be tolerated.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
Police warned that individuals found organising, financing, inciting, or directly participating in violent activities would face legal action.
The latest images were released only days after the DCI published another group of wanted suspects connected to the same demonstrations.
The protests were triggered by rising fuel prices and fears of a worsening economic situation. What began as a transport strike by matatu operators later turned chaotic in several towns, with cases of looting and destruction reported in parts of Nairobi and other regions.
Earlier this week, the DCI confirmed that at least 710 people had already been arrested countrywide in connection with the protests.
According to the agency, the Rift Valley region recorded the highest number of arrests with 259 suspects detained. Nairobi followed with 189 arrests, while the Eastern region registered 103 arrests.
Central Kenya recorded 142 arrests, while Western and Coastal regions reported the lowest numbers, with 10 and seven arrests respectively.
Security agencies have since intensified investigations as they continue tracking down individuals believed to have participated in the violence.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The government has maintained that peaceful protests remain protected under the law, but warned that acts of destruction, theft, and attacks on businesses would attract serious legal consequences.
Meanwhile, several business owners affected by the chaos are counting losses after shops, vehicles, and property were damaged during the demonstrations.
Police have urged Kenyans to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as investigations continue across different parts of the country.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
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