muggings Stories

Lobby demands round-the-clock security as muggings rise in Nairobi CBD
Lobby demands round-the-clock security as muggings rise in Nairobi CBD
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

Police statistics show a 22 per cent increase in street crimes this quarter compared to the same period in 2023. Nairobi County Police Commander Georg...

Police arrest 214 individuals linked to spate of criminal activities in Nairobi CBD
Police arrest 214 individuals linked to spate of criminal activities in Nairobi CBD
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

The arrests come as tension mounts in the CBD, with residents and social media users sharing alarming accounts of muggings, drugging, and robberies.

Murkomen says operation underway to end mugging spree in Nairobi, major towns
Murkomen says operation underway to end mugging spree in Nairobi, major towns
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2025

State issues security advisory ahead of holiday festivities, calls for public vigilance
State issues security advisory ahead of holiday festivities, calls for public vigilance
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

Specialised police units will intensify patrols around shopping malls, places of worship, and other critical infrastructure in urban areas.

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