DCI squad camps in Migori after female M‑Pesa agent is shot dead

DCI Squad Deploys to Migori Following Fatal Shooting of M-Pesa Agent
A specialized squad from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been deployed to Migori County following the fatal shooting of an M-Pesa agent during a robbery on Friday. The victim, who operated a mobile money outlet in the Isebania area, was shot by armed assailants who then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The incident has intensified concerns over rising violent crime in the region, prompting an immediate response from national law enforcement.
According to eyewitnesses, the attack was swift and targeted. The assailants, believed to be part of a organized criminal network, entered the agent’s business premise armed with a pistol and confronted the operator before shooting him at close range. Local police, who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, initiated a manhunt and later called for DCI reinforcement. We are treating this as a top-priority case, a senior police officer stated. The DCI’s presence will help expedite forensic analysis and pursue credible leads.
The killing has sparked outrage among local traders and residents, many of whom rely on mobile money services for daily transactions. Business operators in Isebania and surrounding areas have expressed fear that the region is becoming increasingly unsafe, citing a series of recent robberies and attacks. A representative from a local traders’ association urged authorities to increase patrols and install surveillance systems in key commercial zones. We cannot operate under such threats. This agent was a hardworking youth—his life has been cut short by criminals who remain at large, the representative said.
The DCI’s extended operation in Migori signals the government’s intent to confront cross-border and local criminal elements destabilizing the area. County Commissioner David Gitonga assured the public that security teams are actively pursuing the suspects and will enhance visibility in affected sub-counties. As investigations proceed, residents hope the presence of national law enforcement will bring not only justice for the slain agent but also lasting security to a region increasingly weary of violence.