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Wajir police nab suspect with AK-47 rifle in ongoing crackdown on illegal firearms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 01, 2025

Police in Sabuli, Wajir County, arrested a man with an illegal AK-47 rifle during a patrol, seizing the weapon as part of ongoing operations against i...

Sexual violence driving mass flight from Sudan to South Sudan: What you need to know
The Conversation  |  Nov 30, 2025

Researchers collected nearly 700 stories from people fleeing Sudan’s war to South Sudan, revealing widespread rape and terror against women and girls...

Finance, government and fintech sectors face highest cyber losses in Africa — Report
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The report says critical-infrastructure sectors (energy, manufacturing) exhibit fewer but higher-impact incidents due to operational-technology vulner...

Mogadishu police, intelligence agents crack down on armed groups after surge in street crime
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 27, 2025

NISA described the operation as part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to disrupt groups it considers anti-peace elements.

Man charged with schoolgirl’s murder shocks court, seeks plea deal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

The victim’s family lawyer, Duncan Osoro, told the judge that Farida’s relatives must be consulted before any arrangement is considered.

Cases of police misconduct rises despite overall drop in crime -Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Following a dramatic 70.4 per cent rise the previous year, these offences increased by another three per cent during the 2024-25 review period. The re...

Kanja says hunt for Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi still on, appeals to public for help
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

Jumaisi is the prime suspect in one of Kenya’s most disturbing murder investigations in recent years. His arrest in July 2024 followed the discovery o...

Report warns of widening gap in Africa’s cyber resilience as attacks surge
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The report found that most African countries ' legal and prosecutorial frameworks were inadequate, underscoring systemic gaps in national cyber resili...

Human Rights body flags risky provisions in Computer Misuse Act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate on...

Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in August 2024, has been living in exile in India, which has declined requests to extradite her.

Suspected cyberattack renders multiple Kenyan Government websites inaccessible
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and I...

Why are so few environmental criminals on Interpol’s ‘most wanted' list?
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Interpol’s red notices are one of the few ways to understand international law enforcement priorities. When nations submit a red notice, these alerts...

NCIC warns of criminal gangs using social media to recruit, mobilise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally...

Report links corrupt officials to rising criminal networks in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Efforts to deter organised crime are undermined by corruption, lack of evidence, political influence, and resource constraints, leading to miscarriage...

Court denies IT expert Ndiang'ui Kinyagia’s plea for passport release amid cybersecurity probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 10, 2025

Prosecutors informed the court that Kinyagia's travel documents and other items seized during the investigation are crucial to an active inquiry.

Rights chief warns ‘abominable atrocities’ likely continuing in Sudan’s El Fasher
UN News  |  Nov 08, 2025

In an interview with UN News on Thursday, UN Special Adviser on genocide prevention Chaloka Beyani raised concerns over allegations of war crimes in E...

IG Douglas Kanja assures Kenyans of heightened security ahead of festive season
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

IG Kanja said the National Police Service (NPS) is working closely with regional commanders, intelligence units, and other security agencies to preven...

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

AG Dorcas Oduor moves to lift court orders blocking cybercrimes law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 05, 2025

According to the State, the appeal before the higher court involves the same issues raised in the new petition, making it improper for the High Court...

Sudan crisis deepens as ICC warns El-Fasher atrocities may be war crimes
DW News  |  Nov 03, 2025

The ICC warns that mass killings, rapes, and other atrocities in El-Fasher may amount to war crimes as Sudan’s civil war devastates Darfur.

‘Plant trees, not trouble’: Eastleigh official urges unity in climate and crime fight
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 03, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Mohamed Adow Hadi calls on residents to plant trees, follow building rules, and help curb rising youth crime across East...

UN calls for justice as attacks on journalists go unpunished amid growing AI-driven online abuse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

Human rights groups and media organisations have called for stronger protections, expressing concern over rising threats against reporters, particular...

Court allows police to detain four officers over shooting of colleague in Naivasha
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 31, 2025

Orwa told the court that preliminary investigations suggest possible interference with the crime scene. It is alleged that the suspects attempted to s...

Four suspects arrested for defrauding man of Sh251,000 in fake SHA registration scheme
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The suspects are currently being held at Marimanti Police Station, pending arraignment. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to identify any ac...

Digital platforms fuel sexual exploitation of women in Kenya - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Digital tools allow perpetrators to hide evidence, while law enforcement often lacks the technical skills to investigate cyber-related crimes.

Amnesty International urges RSF to end El Fasher siege, as WHO calls for immediate ceasefire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

The World Health Organisation has called for an immediate ceasefire after reports that 460 patients and their companions were massacred at the Saudi M...

Police launch manhunt after rifles stolen in armoury break-in at Thika patrol base
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The armoury breakage and theft of the arms were discovered around 4:00 am when a police officer on patrol duties returned to the station after checkin...

Dutch national arrested in Diani, faces deportation after assault, spitting on police officer
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Msambweni Police Commander Robinson Langat confirmed that the suspect faces several charges, including assault, possession of narcotic drugs, maliciou...

Highway robbery fears resurface after string of attacks on transporters
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

While cases of armed robberies and sale of contrabands continued, cases of motor vehicle theft had reduced, as well as highway robberies, both of whic...

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