DCI BOSS KINOTI RESHUFFLES TOP DCI COMMANDERS

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) director George Kinoti has reshuffled commanders and top sleuths in latest changes to the investigations unit.

The changes were prompted by the retirement of senior officers.

Nairobi Regional Criminal Investigations Officer (RCIO) is Paul Wachira who has been moved from Rift Valley. Taking his place will be Isaac Meeme.

Nairobi RCIO Bernard Nyakwaka has been named the head of the DCI Kenya Airports Police Unit and will be stationed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Nyakwaka replaces Joseph Mugwanja who has been moved to DCI headquarters as the director of planning.

Taking over the reins at the Investigations Bureau (IB) is the outgoing head of Anti Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) John Gachomo. He has been replaced by Mombasa head of ATPU Martin Otieno at the headquarters.

Carrey Nyawinda takes over as the head of Banking Fraud Investigations Unit (BFIU). Nyawinda replaces Abdallah Komesha who was moved to DCI headquarters and will be deputizing Gachomo.

Kilimani head of DCI Fatuma Hadi will be in Rwanda for a senior officers’ training course. Her replacement will be Stephen ole Tanki.

Peter Kiboro is the new DCIO for Gigiri in Nairobi whereas Laikipia’s Francis Wanjau was moved to Kisumu in the same capacity.

Bernard Gicheru takes over as the director of operations at DCI, Pius Gitari as the boss at Special Service Unit (SSU), and Eliud Lagat director of reforms.

Kisii County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) Adan Guyo has moved to Nyandarua in same capacity and Kitui’s Samuel Kobina to DCI academy as the deputy director.

Lawrence Okoth is set to make a move to Kitui where he will serve as the CCIO, Johnston Kola (North Eastern), Stephen Chacha (Western region) and Johna Kirui (DCI headquarters) as Amos Teben becomes director of complaints.

Kasarani’s Jackson Owino is Garissa’s new head of personnel. @digitalcops2020 wishes all the commanders all the in their new post. Will like to ask them to prioritise the service delivery to Mwanachi

Today’s football transfer rumors

Manchester City are planning to hold talks with England forward Raheem Sterling over his future, with the 26-year-old having two years left on his contract with the Premier League champions. (Mail)

With a deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho having been agreed, West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, 22, Villarreal’s 24-year-old defender Pau Torres and Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 27, top Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s wishlist. (Guardian)

Sancho will be handed the number seven shirt at United, currently worn by Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, 34. (Metro)

United are also interested in Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, 26, whose contract with the Bundesliga champions is due to expire in 2022. (Bild – in German)

However, United and Liverpool are likely to be priced out of a move for French winger Kingsley Coman after Bayern set a £77m asking price for the 25-year-old. (Bild)

Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has taken over from sporting director Leonardo in talks to get France striker Kylian Mbappe to extend his contract with the club. The 22-year-old’s current deal runs until 2022. (L’Equipe, via Get French Football News)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich remains confident the Blues can secure the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, 20, this summer. (Express)

Portugal Under-21 left-back Nuno Tavares, 21, will have a medical at Arsenal before joining the Gunners for £7m from Benfica. (Goal)

Chelsea have made a final offer to sign Manchester United forward Lauren James, 19, the sister of Blues full-back Reece James. (Goal)

Leicester face competition from AC Milan in the race to sign Sassuolo and Italy winger Domenico Berardi, 26, who has impressed for the Azzurri at Euro 2020. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)

Newcastle United have made a £1.5m bid for Wolves defender Dion Sanderson as they compete with Sunderland to sign the 21-year-old English player. (Mail)

RB Leipzig will let Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer leave the club in a cut-price deal this summer, with Arsenal, AC Milan and Roma all interested in the 27-year-old playmaker. (Bild – in German)

Rangers captain James Tavernier is the subject of interest from Manchester United, Brighton, Norwich and Arsenal. The 29-year-old Englishman signed a contract extension in April, tying him to the Scottish champions until 2024. (90min)

Who is your team signing?