kwale crime Stories

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...

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.

School watchman killed in early morning Garissa attack
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2024

Roble Hassan, 54, and his relative Mahat Abdi, 35, were at the Iftin school compound when the thugs armed with crude weapons numbering 10 raided the s...

Police arrest 10 suspects linked to elderly killings over witchcraft claims
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 11, 2024

Kilifi County Commander Fatuma Hadi confirmed the arrests, refuting claims that law enforcement had been passive in addressing the issue.

Police launch crackdown on operators of illegal gambling machines in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  May 05, 2024

Lunga Lunga OCPD Peter Nzimbi said his office will work to eliminate the machines in order to curb the rampant cases of juvenile gangs in the region.

Diani police launch crackdown on shops selling stolen goods
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 22, 2024

OCPD Francis Gachoki says more than 50 suspects have been arrested and stolen items worth over Sh1 million recovered.

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