Dusit D2 terror attack Stories

Kenyans mark DusitD2 terror attack six years on
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kenyans continue to show resilience in efforts made to heal and move past the ordeal that hurt not only innocent lives but hurt the source of liveliho...

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

Somalia intensifies push to flush out ISIS elements holed up in Puntland’s Almiskaad mountains
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 12, 2025

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous regi...

Suspect in deadly New Orleans truck attack served in US Army
Reuters  |  Jan 02, 2025

Shamsud-Din Jabbar served in the U.S. Army for 13 years including a deployment to Afghanistan, the Army said.

A look into war against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as new mission takes over from ATMIS
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

AUSSOM is designed to contain about 11,000 personnel comprising civilians, military, and police personnel.

Reopening of Mangai Dispensary in terror-prone Boni Forest helping to save lives
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 28, 2024

In 2014, Mangai was among the five dispensaries in Boni Forest that were shut down indefinitely due to recurrent attacks, raids and vandalism.

Kenya's heightened security measures see decline in terror attacks in 2024
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 26, 2024

In September, officers responding to reports of militia sightings in the Alango Warba area of Garissa County recovered materials used for making impro...

Kenya unveils report to protect Non-Profit Organisations from illegal activities
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 19, 2024

In February 2024, Kenya came under increased scrutiny by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to concerns about the potential misuse of NPOs for...

Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu repatriated to Kenya
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

Bajabu, who was accused of involvement with al-Qaeda’s East African branch, was arrested by Kenyan authorities in Mombasa in 2007. He was transferred...

IGAD launches checklist for media practitioners covering violent extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

It urges media practitioners to minimise harm, avoid bias, and exercise caution when using images and videos in stories about terrorism and violent ex...

Gaming in Kenya linked to money laundering, terror financing - report
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 11, 2024

The annual report tabled before parliament further notes that this is worsened by advancement in technology that further complicates the traceability...

Government announces new public safety measures ahead of festive season
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 04, 2024

The PS said the move has been triggered by what he referred to as a marginal rise in criminal activities across the country.

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania begin plans to ensure security during AFCON 2027
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre Director Kibiego Kigen noted that planning early will help build the necessary capacity to secure the event

New Bill seeks to devolve aspects of counter-violence extremism prevention to counties
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 30, 2024

The Bill seeks to give governors a direct mandate in overseeing the development of programmes and actions for the mainstreaming of the prevention of v...

Kenya moves to tighten border security with new data tool in partnership with its neighbour
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 28, 2024

The collaboration aims to enable the collection and analysis of API and PNR data, which are critical tools for strengthening border security, facilita...

Rwanda secures Sh2.7 billion EU boost for anti-terror mission in Mozambique
Amina Wako  |  Nov 18, 2024

Cabo Delgado has been facing an armed insurgency since 2017 that has disrupted several multi-billion-dollar oil and natural gas projects.

Garissa University audit exposes fees collection irregularities, leadership gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The report criticised the university for using mobile money platforms to collect tuition fees, a practice not approved by its Fee Policy of 2018.

Kenyan man convicted in New York of plotting 9/11-style attack on US
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2024

Abdullah now faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. He is scheduled for sentencing on March 10, 2...

Hero on call: Paramedic volunteers to save lives in times of crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 02, 2024

Koome was on October 18, 2024 named CSR Ambassador of the year by the Work Place Safety Association of Kenya.

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