terrorism Stories
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.
AUSSOM Uganda contingent Commander, Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, acknowledged the bravery of the troops, describing the liberation of Ba...
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) has called for transparency, human control, and agency in the application of emerging t...
He said Kenya supports the implementation of UN Resolution 2719 (2023), particularly through a hybrid financing model anchored on UN-assessed contribu...
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decentralisation of police training would enhance the effectiveness...
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...
Murkomen assured the community that the government will continue deploying more NPRs and incentivising officers to ensure lasting peace in the region.
The siege, which lasted four days, left at least 67 people dead and more than 200 injured.
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...
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...
The three-year project will see the three East African nations improve the application of their legislative frameworks and build the capacities of nat...
The resolution also commits $50 million(about Sh6.46 billion) annually in UN-assessed contributions for the Peacebuilding Fund starting January 2025,...
Maraga argued that anti-terror laws are being misused to criminalise constitutionally protected rights, including the freedom to assemble and petition...
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...
Eight individuals are accused of torching the police station in Homa Bay County and are facing terrorism, arson, and malicious damage charges.
Mandera County experienced abductions of government officials and IED attacks, while in Lamu County, there were ambushes on security patrols in the Bo...
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...
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...
The State Department said the initiative is part of efforts to weaken the global network of the militant group by targeting its financial base.
Delegates from 15 countries have called for stronger intelligence sharing, advanced surveillance and community-led early warning systems to curb cross...
General Langley commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for their sacrifices and continued contributions, particularly in Somalia, highlighting their...
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, Murkomen cited the June 25 and July 7, 2025 demonstrations, pointing to the destruction of police stations, publi...
General Anderson, who was confirmed as the new AFRICOM commander by the Senate last Friday following a unanimous voice vote, is expected to assess whe...
To commemorate the anniversary, the National Counter Terrorism Centre on Thursday reaffirmed its dedication to keeping Kenya safe and preventing futur...
It targets personnel from government institutions, financial organisations, civil society, and security agencies, equipping them with tools and knowle...
Osoi is facing charges of intent to commit a felony, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition without a certificate and offences related to t...
Patrick Nyambaka Osoi, one of the founding members of the movement, was arrested along Lang’ata Road during a police operation.
One of the standout strategies is community engagement. This serves multiple purposes, from guiding people away from extremism to gathering intelligen...
Koome stressed that the Constitution grants the DPP full discretion in prosecutorial decisions, which must remain free from the influence of any autho...
The judge ruled that the accused should only present themselves to investigators when formally required, not weekly as had been proposed.
