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Sweden mass shooting: Multiple nationalities among victims
Amina Wako  |  Feb 06, 2025

The suspected gunman, who was also found dead at the scene, has been identified in local reports as 35-year-old Rickard Andersson, a former student of...

Kenya named among countries with highest email account breaches
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2025

A breach occurs when an email account is accessed without the owner’s permission, which can happen due to reasons such as weak passwords, falling for...

Kenyans urged to strengthen online security amid rising cyber threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The alert comes after the Business Registration Service (BRS) notified the Ministry of a potential breach affecting the register of companies.

Ex-CS Rotich seeks Sh3bn compensation for ‘malicious prosecution’ over Kimwarer, Arror
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

Rotich, now engaged in farming and private business, claims the government’s decision to charge him ruined his career prospects.

Kenya sees 41.9 per cent drop in cybercrime incidents in Q1 2024/25
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 25, 2025

The Communications Authority of Kenya reports that the number of cyber threats dropped by 41.9 per cent to 657.8 million from 1.13 billion in the prev...

How Tob Cohen was tortured and starved before death - Postmortem
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 24, 2025

Cohen had reportedly "disappeared" from his home on the night of July 19-20, 2019, before his decomposing body was recovered from an underground septi...

Two suspects killed, 30 stolen cattle recovered in Isiolo operation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The incident took place in the Leparua area of Burat Ward, where the stolen animals were located after a coordinated response from security teams.

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al...

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

Prisons officer to remain in custody for 21 days for inciting rebellion
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kuria is also under investigation for allegedly publishing False Information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

Cybercrime and misuse of social media could land you in jail, warns Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.

Kenya drafts policy to regulate cryptocurrencies amid rising risks of fraud, cybercrime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The Treasury said the proposal reflects Kenya’s shift from considering a ban on virtual assets to integrating them into the formal economy under clear...

Ugandan nanny accused of aiding Eastleigh robbery arrested in Kariokor
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The DCI confirmed Tuesday evening that the suspect was apprehended in Kariokor while attempting to board a bus bound for Uganda.

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.

DCI issues arrest warrant for blogger accused of cyber harassment, false information
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

DCI noted that Gaitho is also being investigated for allegedly sharing private information about a senior public officer and for publishing false info...

Police kill suspected phone snatcher in robbery attempt in Nairobi's Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 02, 2025

The robbers reportedly attacked a pedestrian who was walking to Al-Hidaya Mosque for morning prayers along Athumani Kipande Street, commonly referred...

Ruto ranked most corrupt person globally after ousted Syrian president Assad
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

According to OCCRP, Ruto received the most public nominations in the organisation's history.

Fresh protests put Kenyan police on focus over brutal handling of public dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 30, 2024

In true reflection of the concerns raised by Kenyans, the country is back to the dark days of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and killings.

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