Assault Stories

Senior IEBC official killed in suspected targeted robbery attack in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 05, 2025

The attack has left residents shaken, with many calling for increased security in the neighbourhood.

Administrators vow to eliminate gender-based violence in Nairobi’s Kamukunji
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 26, 2024

Hussein said they are currently working to come up with a solution on how to end the vice because several cases have been reported to his office throu...

Nairobi emerges as epicentre of child abuse in Kenya in latest report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Of the 117,602 cases of violence against children recorded nationwide, Nairobi accounts for 16,855 cases with Kiambu following closely behind with 9,6...

Mombasa governor breaks silence over blogger's gang rape allegations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 30, 2024

"It is shocking that it is now being suggested that I and my elderly mother are part of such a heinous act," the governor stated.

DCI in pursuit of man beating young boy in viral video
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 22, 2024

They identified the man as Kenneth Otieno and said he had gone into hiding with the son after learning that he was being trailed.

Denmark's Prime Minister Frederiksen assaulted in central Copenhagen, man arrested
Reuters  |  Jun 08, 2024

The assault came two days before Danes headed to the polls in the EU election. Three weeks ago, Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was seriously...

Victims permanently scarred as GBV cases rise at the Coast
Mishi Gongo  |  May 20, 2024

A similar pattern was traced to their lovers, who bragged about committing the acts to prevent them from finding love again.

Woman detained in Kwale after allegedly beating daughter to death
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 16, 2024

Police say Eunice Ndunge, a 30-year-old mother, is suspected of assaulting her seven-year-old daughter with a chapati board roller.

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