illegal firearms Stories

Illegal firearm holders in Kerio Valley given 24 hours to surrender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Recently, four people, including two pupils, were killed in separate bandit attacks in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties. A multi-agency security t...

Crackdown on bandits bears fruit as number of stolen cattle drops
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The government is also pushing for more community sensitisation to reduce the cultural acceptance of cattle rustling and encourage alternative livelih...

Mwaura calls for stricter gun issuance rules to curb misuse
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 05, 2024

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...

Police urge Kenyans to share information on illicit firearms amid rise in arrests countrywide
Mary Wambui  |  May 29, 2024

The increased arrests raise concerns over the proliferation of Small and Light Weapons.

Kenya sees 19pc surge in crime amid economic struggles
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 21, 2024

This worrying trend highlights the desperate measures individuals are taking to survive harsh economic realities.

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