A woman accused of soliciting and providing support to a terrorist organization has been arrested in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The suspect, Asho Kassim Hassan, was apprehended during a raid conducted by detectives from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU).

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the arrest came after an intelligence-led operation that guided officers to her hideout along Major Muriithi Street in Eastleigh.

Passport, Mobile Phone Seized

During the operation, detectives recovered a passport and a mobile phone, which have been handed over to forensic experts for data extraction and analysis. Investigators are working to establish whether the suspect is part of a wider network.

Suspect Awaiting Arraignment

DCI confirmed that the woman has been detained and is undergoing processing ahead of her expected court appearance.

“Through intensified intelligence operations, enhanced inter-agency coordination, and sustained community partnerships, the DCI remains steadfast in safeguarding the country and ensuring that every Kenyan can go about their daily lives without fear,”
— DCI statement

Security agencies continue to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.