isiolo bandit attacks Stories

Mother, four children killed in suspected love triangle arson attack in Isiolo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

Angry residents hunted down the suspected arsonist, lynched her and burned her house, located just a few metres from the scene of the initial fire.

Legal hurdles, missing bodies complicate Todonyang attack death toll confirmation - CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

Murkomen said that Missing Persons Reports suggest higher casualty figures, but legally, the government cannot declare individuals dead without eviden...

Kenya's cyber threats soar 202 per cent in Q1, hitting 2.5 billion
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 15, 2025

The spike marks one of the sharpest increases in recent years, and signals growing vulnerabilities across critical sectors, including finance, telecom...

Police in West Pokot recover 15 stolen goats in anti-theft operation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 13, 2025

According to police, the suspects abandoned the goats in Kaakali Village, located in the Kalemngorok area, after realizing that security officers were...

IG of Police Douglas Kanja bans firearms, orders immediate surrender in Marsabit's troubled zones
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operati...

CS Kipchumba Murkomen extends security operation in Marsabit’s 13 trouble spots for 30 more days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The extension was made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, and follows consultations with the National Security Council.

Suspects sought in teen’s killing at a water point in Marsabit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The victim, Dargicho Bagijo, was shot three times in the head and chest on July 2 in an attack that has raised concern among residents and local autho...

Organised gangs from Nairobi slums tied to Gen Z protests, report warns of 2027 election risks
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The report by Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime links recent violent attacks on peaceful protestors to organised criminal gangs...

DRC conflict sparks surge in sexual violence against refugee children in Burundi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

Mandera shuts quarries following abduction of two non-local workers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The two, Martin Musyoki and John Kambua, remain missing after they were seized on Wednesday by four armed attackers believed to be Al Shabaab militant...

Spain assumes command of EU anti-piracy mission off Somali coast
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2025

Over the years, Operation Atalanta has played a significant role in improving maritime safety in the region.

Why wildlife attack victims face longer wait for government compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The department received Sh13.169 billion, falling short of its requested Sh16.981 billion

DCI boss urges united effort to empower youth against radicalisation and terrorism
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

The DCI boss also expressed concern on emerging issues such as gender-based violence, drugs and community land disputes in Wajir County, which he said...

Google Chrome to automatically replace weak passwords in major security upgrade
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 24, 2025

Presently, Chrome alerts users to vulnerable passwords, but changing them has remained a manual – and often overlooked – task. The new feature is set...

RSF drone attacks cut power across Khartoum state two years into Sudan war
Reuters  |  May 16, 2025

The Sudanese Electrical Company said in a statement that drones struck Khartoum state on Wednesday night.

78 foreigners arrested, 58 guns seized in past three months in Isiolo security crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen warned politicians and security officers against aiding drug trafficking networks, saying those found culpable would face legal c...

Operation Ondoa Jangili nets over 300 suspects, 200 firearms
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The multi-agency team involved in the operation, he said, is grappling with illegal mining, drug and human trafficking as well as cross-border incursi...

State pays Sh70 million to wildlife conflict victims in Laikipia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The compensation, as announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the amount is part of a Sh950 million package set aside by the government this fin...

Banditry-related attacks in Kenya claim 21 lives in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

According to Interior CS Murkomen, this marks a significant decrease from the 58 deaths reported during the same period in 2024.

107 killed, 124 injured in violent extremism attacks in Kenya in 2024 – Report
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

The majority of the attacks occurred in Mandera, Garissa, Lamu, and Wajir counties, with Mandera recording the highest number of incidents and fatalit...

Chiefs in five counties to be armed in fight against banditry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the move is part of a broader government strategy to curb persistent livestock theft and improve se...

Two teenagers arrested with AK-47 rifle in Turkana
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 27, 2025

The pair are expected to appear in court where they may face several charges, including the illegal possession of a firearm.

Wetang’ula urges Baringo MPs to lead peace efforts amid rising highway attacks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Speaker Wetang’ula pointed out that the solution to Baringo’s insecurity cannot be left only to police officers or military from other areas, who may...

Google's AI-powered efforts block 5.1 billion malicious ads amid rising threats
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

The report comes amidst escalating cyber threats in Kenya, where 1.5 billion threats were detected in the last six months alone.

Government to arm chiefs in high-risk areas after wave of attacks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision is under serious consideration, especially for regions like Boni Forest and North East...

Mogadishu mortar attacks leaves several injured across residential neighbourhoods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 05, 2025

The attack targeted several locations across the Boondheere and Warta Nabadda districts, including the National Theater and a crowded public square.

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, claims President Ndayishimiye
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 25, 2025

The head of state also claimed that Rwanda led by President Paul Kagame had tried to organise a coup 10 years ago in Burundi, comparing it to the cris...

Attack on Somalia president's convoy exposes rising threat of terror in Sahel region
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to the Global Terrorism Index, 2025, the Sahel is now the most affected region globally, accounting for over half of all deaths from terrori...

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