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As more police officers are deployed to Haiti, Kenyans put government in a spot over insecurity at home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

25 leaders allied to Gachagua demand commission to investigate abductions, emergence of criminal gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

They expressed alarm over these developments, stating that they threaten the safety, dignity, and democratic rights of Kenyan citizens.

Guatemala, El Salvador send troops to Haiti to fight gangs as Kenyan-led mission struggles to restore normalcy
Reuters  |  Jan 04, 2025

The mission has failed to prevent gangs from taking new territories and committing several massacres as violence dramatically escalated in the last mo...

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

EU imposes sanctions against three Haitian gang leaders
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The measures include an asset freeze, a travel ban to the EU, and a ban on EU entities providing financial support.

Leaders roll out peace training to combat Mombasa’s juvenile gang crisis
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 16, 2024

Community leaders and government officials have now joined forces to address the growing crisis, describing it as a threat to the county’s social fabr...

Kenyan officers, Haiti police deny claims of a breakdown in relations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Although Kenya pledged in October to deploy an additional 600 officers, this commitment remains unfulfilled due to the volatile security situation.

Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil, rights group says
Reuters  |  Dec 09, 2024

Gang members killed at least 60 people on Friday and 50 on Saturday using machetes and knives.

Security heightened at the Coast region as tourists flock for December festivities
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 04, 2024

The RC also urged residents and tourists to report any suspicious activities or incidents of abuse through toll-free emergency numbers 911, 112, and 9...

Use of criminal gangs in politics is a dangerous path, Gachagua warns state
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

Gachagua recalled similar challenges in the 1990s, when criminal gangs were reportedly used to quell political dissent during the push for multiparty...

Surrender or face inevitable force, Haiti police tell gang leader Barbecue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

In addition to combatting the gangs, the MSS and PNH have been working alongside residents to address infrastructure challenges.

Military officer injured in violent mob attack at Wajir’s Plaza Park
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 27, 2024

Authorities are working to identify the individuals responsible for the attack and bring them to justice.

Ruto says 13 criminal gangs terrorised Kenyans between 2023 and 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Among the most active gangs in Nairobi during the review period were Gaza, T9, Kabaridi, and Trouble Monkey Brothers.

Child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti surges 70 per cent
UN News  |  Nov 25, 2024

Children now comprise up to half of all armed group members, with recruitment driven by widespread poverty, lack of education and collapse of essentia...

US issues travel advisory on Haiti following rising gang violence cases
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The escalating situation has seen the US Federal Aviation Administration issue a notice prohibiting US civilian aircraft and US pilots from flying bel...

Trump era: Ruto pushes for UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti as US support wavers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

As the mission grapples with these challenges, Kenya is urging international partners, particularly the UN, to step in and strengthen the operation.

Haiti crisis: Over 20,000 flee as gang violence spurs mass displacement
UN News  |  Nov 19, 2024

The current wave of displacement, the largest since August 2023, comes as armed gangs who have joined forces strengthen their grip on the capital.

Haiti gangs push into one of few remaining capital strongholds
Reuters  |  Nov 16, 2024

Reuters on Thursday witnessed crowds of residents running down the streets, many carrying suitcases, backpacks and small children as cars packed to th...

Residents in Haiti's capital flee homes as gangs expand control
Reuters  |  Oct 27, 2024

A U.N. helicopter aiding humanitarian efforts was hit by gunfire on Thursday while flying over Port-au-Prince, later landing safely, the WFP said.

UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks
Reuters  |  Oct 23, 2024

The spread of violence from land and sea, she said, is "spreading terror and fear, overwhelming the national security apparatus."

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