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Vice Chief of Defence Forces John Omenda calls for continental unity to tackle rising IED threat
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 07, 2025

According to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the use of IEDs by non-state actors in Africa has increased by 12 per cent annually.

Somalia, AU troops intensify operation ‘Silent Storm’ against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 04, 2025

AUSSOM Uganda contingent Commander, Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, acknowledged the bravery of the troops, describing the liberation of Ba...

Djibouti to deploy more troops to Somalia to counter Al-Shabaab threat
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 01, 2025

With the signing of the new agreement and the promise of additional deployments, Djibouti has underlined its continued involvement in Somalia’s securi...

US boosts Kenya's fight against weapons of mass destruction with specialised four-month training
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 30, 2025

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) has called for transparency, human control, and agency in the application of emerging t...

Kenya warns UN of looming funding crisis in Somalia Mission, calls for sustainable financing
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 26, 2025

He said Kenya supports the implementation of UN Resolution 2719 (2023), particularly through a hybrid financing model anchored on UN-assessed contribu...

Somali intelligence kills Al-Shabaab leader Abdi Xiiray in major crackdown
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

More than 10 Al-Shabaab members were also killed, and others wounded, in a raid on militias gathering in the village of Tugaarey, Awdheegle district,...

Kenya to reopen regional police training hubs in fight against terrorism and banditry
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 25, 2025

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decentralisation of police training would enhance the effectiveness...

Explosive violence monitor reports deadliest year since 2010 with 67,000 casualties
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Last year, global incidents of explosive weapons use surged by 29 per cent, alongside a 69 per cent spike in civilian casualties and a 50per cent rise...

Interior CS Murkomen says Mandera chiefs to be armed as state battles Al-Shabaab threats
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2025

Murkomen assured the community that the government will continue deploying more NPRs and incentivising officers to ensure lasting peace in the region.

Kenya declares Muslim Brotherhood, Hizb ur Tahrir terrorist groups in major security crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

Kenya’s decision to proscribe both groups reflects broader security priorities—particularly preventing the spread of extremist ideologies and blocking...

Westgate attack: The day Kenya’s terror fight became a global concern
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 21, 2025

The siege, which lasted four days, left at least 67 people dead and more than 200 injured.

UN counter-terrorism body partners with Kenya to combat digital terror networks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 20, 2025

In a statement after the meeting with Natalia Gherman, Executive Director of UNCTED, Mudavadi said Kenya continues to stand firm in the face of persis...

Somali court sentences woman to 15 years for laundering Sh155 million to Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 17, 2025

Banadir Regional Court ruled that Nadiifo Hassan Abdiqadir Abdulle channelled the money through her personal bank accounts, disguising illicit transfe...

US, Somalia step up cooperation against financial crimes and terrorist financing
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 16, 2025

The discussions, held in Mogadishu, focused on practical steps to secure Somalia’s financial system and to disrupt the flow of funds that sustain arme...

UN to help Kenya, Somalia, Uganda fight growing IED threat
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 15, 2025

The three-year project will see the three East African nations improve the application of their legislative frameworks and build the capacities of nat...

African Union welcomes resolution deepening UN–AU cooperation on peace, development
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 13, 2025

The resolution also commits $50 million(about Sh6.46 billion) annually in UN-assessed contributions for the Peacebuilding Fund starting January 2025,...

Ex-CJ Maraga demands drop of terrorism charges against protesters as prosecution seeks 21-day probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

Maraga argued that anti-terror laws are being misused to criminalise constitutionally protected rights, including the freedom to assemble and petition...

127 civilians killed by IS Sahel in Niger since March - Human Rights Watch
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

One of the deadliest incidents, HRW says, took place on June 21 in Manda village, where gunmen stormed a mosque and opened fire on worshipers, killing...

Somali intelligence confirms killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab fighters in raid
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 06, 2025

The operation comes days after a similar one mid this week killed three Al-Shabaab leaders in an airstrike conducted in the Hiran region.

Uganda detains 13, probes ex-spy chief over fake Kampala terror attacks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

The arrests come after a probe ordered by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, into irregularities within the military's counterterro...

DPP granted 30 days to review Mawego Police Station arson case files
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 28, 2025

Eight individuals are accused of torching the police station in Homa Bay County and are facing terrorism, arson, and malicious damage charges.

IGAD urges vigilance as region hits key counter-terrorism milestones
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 27, 2025

Mandera County experienced abductions of government officials and IED attacks, while in Lamu County, there were ambushes on security patrols in the Bo...

What should Trump’s policy towards Somalia be?
Faisal Roble  |  Aug 24, 2025

Somalia’s longest coastline in Africa, along the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, is a valuable strategic commodity to global security. Stabilising...

World marks UN day honouring victims of religion-based violence
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 22, 2025

The day was set aside by a resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1981 to enhance the implementation of existing legal regimes that protect individu...

UN calls for unity, support on day of remembrance for terrorism victims
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

This day was set aside by a General Assembly resolution to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the fu...

Africa lagging in designating ISIL, al-Qaeda entities, UN expert reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

In August 2019, Kenya's push to have the al-Shabaab terror group designated failed at the United Nations Security Council following strong opposition...

Kenya tightens terrorism cases with mandatory terror-financing investigations
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 20, 2025

Kenya was specifically asked to step up investigations and prosecutions of money laundering and terror-financing cases, ensure that financial intellig...

US offers Sh1.3 billion reward for information on ISIS-Somalia financial networks
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 20, 2025

The State Department said the initiative is part of efforts to weaken the global network of the militant group by targeting its financial base.

Nairobi hosts regional security talks as leaders push to seal porous borders against terrorism
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Delegates from 15 countries have called for stronger intelligence sharing, advanced surveillance and community-led early warning systems to curb cross...

Why Kenya is seeking external support for counter-terrorism operations in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 16, 2025

General Langley commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for their sacrifices and continued contributions, particularly in Somalia, highlighting their...

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