firearm Stories
The charges stem from a widely circulated video showing Malema firing between 14 and 15 live rounds into the air while on stage before 20,000 supporte...
The arrests announced by the DCI on Saturday followed weeks of investigations by the Operations Support Unit, which had been tracking the officers ove...
The DPP said Bile Jean Philippe Assemian, a former UN staff member, conspired with accomplices to buy firearms in the US—mainly in Ohio and Maryland—i...
According to the NPS, the milestone reflects the goodwill and commitment of residents and peace stakeholders determined to end the cycle of violence t...
This voluntary surrender, carried out under the umbrella of the National Police Service, is part of a broader operation to rid the valley of illegal w...
Among the surrendered weapons were an FN rifle with one round of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle with four rounds.
In a notice issued on Saturday, July 26, Murkomen appointed Jacob Namulen and Bevery Opwora as Principal Administrative Secretaries in the ministry. H...
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...
Murkomen said intelligence reports indicate that the suspects have exploited porous border routes between Kenya and Uganda to smuggle guns and ammunit...
The training is being conducted at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Otse, Botswana.
A significant number of firearms were also recovered through the diligent efforts of security agencies during targeted operations.
The quantity of drugs seized has generally been rising since 2020, when 10,909 kilogrammes were recovered.
Abdi said that the rise in insecurity in Samburu County, largely fuelled by the proliferation of illegal firearms, has been a growing concern since th...
Recently, four people, including two pupils, were killed in separate bandit attacks in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties. A multi-agency security t...
The case stemmed from Wanjigi’s arrest in August last year after the State accused him of illegally possessing an assortment of firearms.
Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.
The government is also pushing for more community sensitisation to reduce the cultural acceptance of cattle rustling and encourage alternative livelih...
The judge further clarified that Wanjigi would not be required to take a plea during his court appearance scheduled for September 26, 2024.
Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi, after reviewing the case, granted Wanjigi release on bond and set a new court date for September 12, 2024.
Wanjigi, who was arrested on Monday, August 20, was accused of being in possession of illegal firearms.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted that not everyone is entitled to hold a firearm, though those who keep them are motivated by the desire to...
The increased arrests raise concerns over the proliferation of Small and Light Weapons.
This worrying trend highlights the desperate measures individuals are taking to survive harsh economic realities.
While expressing unwavering commitment to eliminating banditry in the regions, IG Koome acknowledged that they are having a challenge in Baringo Count...
As the manhunt for the criminals continues, preliminary investigations point to a suspected case of a deal gone sour.
