Firearms Stories

CS Murkomen spells out new rules on use of firearms as police brutality cases rise
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 18, 2025

According to the directive, a police officer is not permitted to discharge a firearm at a person unless the officer has reasonable grounds to believe...

Kenya endorses two-state solution amid Gaza crisis talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 18, 2025

While reaffirming Kenya's limited leverage in military affairs, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musali Mudavadi emphasised its commitment to diploma...

Iran rejects US claim of sending military shipment to Yemen
XINHUA  |  Jul 18, 2025

US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday claimed that a military group, known as the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), had seized a "massive"...

Firearm smugglers from Uganda to Kenya mapped, arrests imminent, says Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Murkomen said intelligence reports indicate that the suspects have exploited porous border routes between Kenya and Uganda to smuggle guns and ammunit...

State delivers relief aid to fire victims of Kasilili Village in Kamukunji's Airbase Ward
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 17, 2025

Each household affected by the fire received a relief package containing 5 kilogrammes of rice, 5 kilogrammes of beans, one mattress, two blankets, on...

Five Kenyan detectives in Botswana for US-led training to combat human trafficking
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The training is being conducted at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Otse, Botswana.

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.

Tragedy as over 500 are left homeless after fire razed Kasilili Village in Kamukunji
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 16, 2025

The residents now face an uncertain future as they wait for assistance. Many are calling on authorities to investigate the cause of the fire and provi...

‘We’ve lost everything’: Traders plead for help after fire ravages handicraft market in Kamukunji
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 14, 2025

Many affected traders had yet to begin rebuilding, citing financial hardship and total loss of capital after the fire destroyed all their goods.

Iran signals willingness to resume US nuclear talks if Israeli attacks cease
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 13, 2025

Israel and the United States launched coordinated military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure in late June, 2025.

Amnesty demands release of Gaza solidarity activists detained in Egypt
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 09, 2025

Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that foreign nationals wishing to access areas near the Gaza border must obtain prior approval by submit...

Iran says death toll from Israeli attacks nears 1,100
XINHUA  |  Jul 08, 2025

Israel launched a series of major airstrikes on June 13 targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientist...

15 must-have car essentials
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

Emergency Preparedness: Having a fire extinguisher, a puncture repair kit, jumper wires, or an emergency hammer on hand can save your life.

Fire erupts at Embakasi Girls Secondary School in Mukuru, no injuries reported so far
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

At the time of publishing, no injuries or fatalities had been reported, and the full extent of the damage remained unclear.

Why every Kenyan kitchen needs a fire extinguisher: Mary Wangari’s story after a devastating blaze
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

A working smoke detector is also advisable; there are wired or battery smoke detectors. It also serves as an early warning system, alerting you to the...

Travel agencies warn of unexplained United Arab Emirates visa denials for Kenyans below 40
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 04, 2025

Several applicants have reported having their visa requests denied, sparking confusion and frustration among families and travel agents.

Garissa leaders push for fire preparedness at Soko Mugdi following frequent market fires
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 03, 2025

Garissa Town MCA and Minority Leader Hussein Mohamed tabled the motion, which received unanimous support from all Members of the County Assembly.

Israeli strikes kill 25 people in Gaza as ceasefire talks loom in Washington
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 30, 2025

International scrutiny of Israel's actions has intensified, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Def...

Kenya begins evacuation of citizens from Iran as fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire takes hold
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 30, 2025

The first group of evacuees from Iran arrived in Nairobi on Sunday morning and was received by government officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Air...

Fire burns Garissa town’s Soko Mugdi market again as traders count millions in losses
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2025

Asha Mohamed stood in shock as her M-Pesa shop was engulfed in flames, saying it was the second time fire had completely destroyed her business.

Tragedy as three children die in South C apartment fire
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 19, 2025

The fire, according to witnesses, occurred at around 1:00 am on the first floor of Huda Apartment, a building located along Ole Shapara Road.

Scars of protest: Sunbeam traders still await justice following 2024 fire tragedy during anti-tax demos
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Sunbeam Shopping Complex was razed during the anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, along Mfangano Street in Nairobi’s Central Business Dis...

President Ruto destroys 6,000 illegal firearms recovered by security agencies since 2022
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 13, 2025

A significant number of firearms were also recovered through the diligent efforts of security agencies during targeted operations.

UN General Assembly adopts Gaza ceasefire resolution by overwhelming majority
UN News  |  Jun 13, 2025

The resolution was backed by 149 Member States, with 12 voting against and 19 abstaining. Among those opposing the resolution were the United States a...

US vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
XINHUA  |  Jun 05, 2025

The draft resolution, tabled by the 10 elected members of the Security Council, won the support of 14 out of the 15 members of the council.

Gulf states call for Gaza truce, support Syria at ministerial session
XINHUA  |  Jun 03, 2025

The ministers condemned "attempts to displace the population of the Gaza Strip".

DNA delays add to grief for families of Kibra fire victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

The little support they received from well-wishers and the government is fast running out, and the mounting costs of transport, food, and daily needs...

Toi Market traders demand fresh public participation on perimeter wall, fire station plans
Barack Oduor  |  May 29, 2025

They are asking for speedy engagement between the county government and the traders, who fear that a delay in modernising the project might see it pol...

Environmental activists march against coal project, advocate for safe power
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 29, 2025

In early 2015, Lamu was actively involved in discussions concerning a proposed Sh200 billion Coal Power Plant establishment in the county.

UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions against Israel over Gaza war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 20, 2025

The three countries criticised Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza, describing the level of human suffering as intolerable.

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