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Kenyan police officers in Haiti suffer more casualties in clashes with gangs
Reuters  |  Apr 01, 2025

MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed that two officers had been evacuated to the Dominican Republic for medical care.

Mombasa governor says weakened social structures fuelling rise in Coast juvenile gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The Mombasa County Government plans to roll out targeted community interventions in the coming weeks to mitigate the resurgence of juvenile gang activ...

Police nab 120 suspects in Kwale crackdown on ‘Panga Boys’ gang
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

Authorities have already taken 63 suspects to court, while another 33 are being held under a miscellaneous application as police seek an additional 14...

Haitian President visits Kenyan troops as search for missing officer continues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

Specialised MSS teams have since been deployed to search for the missing officer, but there have been no updates from Kenyan authorities in Haiti.

A mother's search for truth: Jacinta Kabiru’s agony over her son's fate in Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The conflicting reports have left Jacinta in emotional turmoil, uncertain whether to grieve or hold on to the hope that her son is still alive.

Rights groups urge caution as police tackle gang crisis at coastal counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The groups urged law enforcement officers to avoid excessive force while addressing the increasing insecurity caused by juvenile gangs.

Police bosses in Mombasa, Kwale intensify efforts on curbing rising youth crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2025

During the meeting, over 100 youths surrendered to authorities, seeking help to leave their criminal lives behind.

Journalist injured in attack by machete-wielding gang terrorising Kwale residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

The spate of attacks has heightened concerns over insecurity in the area, with residents calling on authorities to take swift action before the situat...

Ex-Health CAS Mwangangi, Isingira among 12 candidates shortlisted for SHA chief executive job
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The vacancy arose following the suspension of Elijah Wachira in November 2024, amid investigations into his professional conduct and performance. Inga...

Five men charged with murder of ‘Molo President’ Richard Otieno
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Investigators are continuing to search for other suspects, including the alleged person responsible for carrying out the murder.

National Treasury injects Sh6.3 billion into Haiti mission, DCI upgrades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The extra allocation towards Kenya’s security mission in Haiti is expected to bolster the morale of officers deployed in the conflict-ridden nation.

Kenya sends another 168 police officers to join mission fighting gangs in Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Kenya leads the mission, which also includes police personnel from countries such as Guatemala, Jamaica, El Salvador, the Bahamas, and Belize.

Human rights situation in Haiti remains ‘very alarming’, UN report finds
UN News  |  Feb 05, 2025

The report highlights three large-scale massacres that resulted in over 300 deaths, with the most severe attack occurring in the Wharf Jérémie neighbo...

Haiti mission funding secured until September 2025, says Foreign Affairs PS Sing'Oei
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

Sing'Oei stated that the transition of the mission to a full UN Mission to ensure financial sustainability is a key priority to which Kenya and all pa...

US freezes over Sh1.7 billion funding for Kenya-led Haiti security mission
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 05, 2025

Despite its initial momentum, the security mission remains underfunded, poorly equipped, and operating with only a fraction of the planned 2,500 secur...

Kenyan police officers undergo post-deployment training in Haiti with MSS support
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

In addition to the tactical training, the programme emphasises non-tactical elements to enhance the officers' overall professionalism.

Kenyan police hand over key Haiti bases to Guatemalan peacekeepers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The newly renovated FOB has served as a vital strategic hub for improving response times and supporting key areas such as the National Port.

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.

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