DCI officers uncover Al-Shabaab supply network in Eastleigh
By Mustafa Juma, April 8, 2026Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), working alongside the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), have uncovered a suspected terror-linked supply network in Eastleigh.
This follows the recovery of a large consignment of uniforms believed to be destined for the Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabaab.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in a statement shared via X on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, said the intelligence-led operation, conducted in the early hours of the night in the KBS Garage area of Eastleigh, led to the seizure of multiple bales of camouflage gear and T-shirts suspected to be linked to the group.
Authorities say the operation was triggered by earlier intelligence from Dhobley, where Jubaland Security Forces intercepted 25 bales of similar suspected Al-Shabaab combat uniforms on April 6, 2026.
“In a significant quantum leap against terror-linked logistics networks, a multi-agency security team has successfully recovered a vital consignment of suspected Al-Shabaab (AS) combat uniforms in an intelligence-led operation conducted in the early hours of the night within the Eastleigh KBS Garage area,” the DCI stated.
“The operation, spearheaded by officers from DCI Starehe and the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), was triggered by earlier intelligence following a critical interception in Dhobley on 6th April 2026. On that date, Jubaland Security Forces (JSF) seized twenty-five (25) bales packed with suspected Al-Shabaab full camouflage uniforms, an alarming discovery that pointed to a wider cross-border supply chain.”
Destined for Somalia
The consignment had reportedly been destined for a person of interest who is currently in custody in Somalia.
Investigations quickly pointed to Nairobi, with detectives tracing part of the shipment to Eastleigh’s busy logistics network.
At the locations, investigators recovered eleven bales, each containing approximately 60 camouflage uniforms and 120 T-shirts. An additional bale yielded 65 uniforms and 120 T-shirts.
Authorities further revealed that the cargo is suspected to have originated from China and entered Kenya through the Port of Mombasa disguised as consolidated goods.
“Upon swift action, officers recovered eleven (11) bales, each containing sixty (60) full camouflage uniforms and one hundred and twenty (120) T-shirts. An additional bale yielded sixty-five (65) uniforms alongside one hundred and twenty (120) T-shirts,” the DCI stated.
How the shipment got to Eastleigh
According to investigators, the shipment was collected on April 4, 2026, before being transported to Eastleigh, setting off a chain of distribution that has now been disrupted.
The recovered items have since been secured as exhibits, with several key persons of interest currently in custody assisting with ongoing investigations.
Authorities say the operation underscores growing vigilance among Kenyan security agencies in countering terror-linked logistics networks.
The multi-agency team is now pursuing additional leads, with efforts focused on dismantling the entire network and identifying any remaining accomplices.
The DCI has called on members of the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activities, particularly within logistics and transport sectors often exploited by criminal networks.