Nairobi CBD mugging Stories

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
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.

Insecurity hits Nairobi CBD as gangs mug, drug and rob residents in broad daylight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

Videos circulating online show victims warning Kenyans to stay vigilant, particularly in the evenings. Many say gangs are targeting phones, handbags a...

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