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Kenya has already made strides in digital security, exemplified by Nairobi’s integrated command centres and M-Pesa-linked ID systems. Yet, challenges...
The app enabled fraudsters to impersonate customer service agents, convincing victims to divulge sensitive information.
The directive is part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing rising cases of teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse, underage child labour, and juvenile cri...
The proportion of Kenyans who were not just targeted but actually fell victim to fraud rose from eight to 11 per cent during the same period.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Sedah pointed out that phone theft is increasingly becoming a cross-border crime.
Father John Maina Ndegwa was discovered on May 15, 2025, unconscious and seriously injured by the roadside in Kikopey, Gilgil, more than 50 kilometres...
Kandie, 53, was found unconscious at his Elgon View residence on October 2, 2024. Both his hands and legs had been bound with rope, suggesting possibl...
The thefts occurred through various means, including car hire scams, theft from parking lots, robbery with violence and carjacking incidents.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula condemned the killing of Were, describing it as a cowardly and callous act that has robbed the nation of a...
Witnesses say the MP was attacked by two assailants riding a motorbike. One of the gunmen reportedly disembarked and shot the MP at close range at aro...
Silas Kipkoech and Thomas Kibet were arrested in Embakasi, Nairobi, after being trailed for two months following an incident where they allegedly stol...
The report comes amidst escalating cyber threats in Kenya, where 1.5 billion threats were detected in the last six months alone.
The funds were transferred to mobile banking wallets, several bank accounts and till numbers.
Security officials stated that measures are being reinforced to curb criminal activities, particularly in areas frequented by both local and internati...
The surge was driven mainly by system vulnerabilities, which accounted for 752.4 million cases, reflecting a 28.9 per cent rise.
Young women in Kenya are being recruited to participate in sophisticated online fraud schemes designed to lure unsuspecting victims into fake investme...
The alert comes after the Business Registration Service (BRS) notified the Ministry of a potential breach affecting the register of companies.
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...
Men accounted for a majority of the offenders in both categories at 95 per cent.
Cyber Security Director Yunis Omar emphasised the government’s commitment to nationwide digital transformation despite the escalating cybersecurity th...
The President urged women and all Kenyans to be careful with their interactions with strangers and people that they feel insecure about.
He called on Kenyans to take an active role in safeguarding the country by working closely with security agencies.
The amount was stolen between April 8 and April 15, 2024, following fraudulent transactions that benefited 551 account holders.
Two other criminals escaped with gunshot wounds following the incident.
On Saturday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura revealed that the country is currently hosting about 200,000 undocumented immigrants and displaced f...
The programme's launch is a vital step towards ensuring the security and efficiency of Kenya's ports of entry and exit, Interior Principal Secretary R...
