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Kenya inches closer to launching its new people-focused strategy on terrorism
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 09, 2024

At the moment, Kenya is trying to shrink the pools of recruitment within communities, following a shift of radicalisation from physical to online spac...

Teachers in terror-Prone Boni Forest struggle to implement CBC system
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 28, 2024

Teachers cited poor coordination by the Ministry of Education in disseminating learning materials to the area as a key hindrance to the effective impl...

Kenya's mission to defeat Al-Shabaab to shift after KDF soldiers exit Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 26, 2024

Over a decade after the Operation Linda Nchi mission was launched, most of the Kenyan soldiers are set to exit Somalia.

Mandera man serving 10-year jail term for terrorism charges released after successful appeal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 26, 2024

Justice Onyiego said the evidence that led to the conviction of Mohamed was not sufficient and released him.

IGAD report shows rise in terror attacks between January and March this year
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2024

The analysis compiled by the regional body's Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Terrorism (ICEPCVE) notes that about 708 fatal...

Financial Reporting Centre warns of terror financing risk in Kenyan banks
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 20, 2024

Kenya is currently on the Financial Action Task Force's grey list of countries with insufficient controls for preventing money laundering and terroris...

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured perso...

North Eastern politicians launch forum to address insecurity, regional growth
Issa Hussein  |  May 05, 2024

The North Eastern Political Leaders Forum will also push for unity, road projects, and a probe into claims of the dumping of toxic nuclear waste.

Sustained military offensive, hard times pushed us to surrender - Al-Shabaab defectors
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 21, 2024

In the last two weeks alone more than 25 Al-Shabaab fighters have surrendered. The Somalia government has an open amnesty policy for Al-Shabaab defect...

Kenya, Somalia renew joint fight against terrorism
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 11, 2024

The two met in Nairobi on Thursday and discussed joint initiatives to fight terrorism and general insecurity in the region.

Families of Mandera attack victims appeal for specialised treatment for injured kin
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 26, 2024

They claimed that only the injured police officers were flown to Nairobi, leaving behind other injured individuals who were not law enforcement person...

Four killed, 11 injured in terror attack at Mandera eatery
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 25, 2024

Police say an IED exploded at the Fish Point Kiosk, which is frequented by non-locals and Mandera security officers.

Hunt on for 3 Al-Shabaab terrorists smoked out of Garissa hideout
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 24, 2024

Police said the hideout in Alango had been harbouring improvised explosive device (IED) experts.

Kenya making key gains in fight against Al-Shabaab - report
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 20, 2024

The index, which focuses on the impact of terrorism globally, indicates that attacks by militant groups decreased from "very high" in 2022 to "medium"...

US sanctions 16 financiers of Al-Shabaab militants
AFP  |  Mar 12, 2024

The Treasury said the "expansive business network" was part of an international fundraising and money-laundering web for the Al-Shabaab.

Two convicted of being Al-Shabaab terrorists get 25 years in jail each
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 07, 2024

Abdimajit Hassan and Mohamed Osman Nane were arrested in Merti Sub-county, Isiolo County, in 2018 after being found with weapons meant for use in a te...

Cuban Speaker visits Nairobi to seek clarity on kidnapped doctors' fate
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 21, 2024

The doctors were kidnapped on April 12, 2019, by suspected Al-Shabaab militants and unconfirmed reports indicate they were killed in a US drone strike...

Two await sentencing for being members of Al-Shabaab terror group
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 13, 2024

Abdimajit Hassan and Mohamed Osman Nane were found with seven bombs, 36 hand grenades, AK47 rifles and more than 1,000 bullets on February 15, 2018.

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