Firearms trafficking Stories

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.

Report shows 44 per cent jump in Kenya’s kidnapping cases amid growing security concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The report highlights that kidnappings and abductions have become a growing security threat, with men, women, children, and foreign nationals being vi...

Man accused of assaulting sister in Eastleigh surrenders to police for questioning
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 07, 2025

Abdiaziz Abdullahi turned himself in at the Nairobi Area Regional DCI headquarters for questioning regarding the assault, which reportedly occurred on...

Ethiopian couple arrested in Nairobi over alleged human trafficking
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 30, 2024

The suspects, identified as Anna Abdirahaman and his wife, Hayat Mohamed, are accused of trafficking multiple individuals, including a 17-year-old gir...

Kenya launches network to combat human trafficking amid rising cases
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 06, 2024

The government has raised concerns over the rising number of Kenyans, being lured to travel to India for fake jobs only to end up as sex workers.

Sudan conflict fuelling mass refugee exodus, human trafficking into neighbouring states
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Kenya, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Uganda, and Ethiopia, are bearing the brunt of the increased movement of Sudanese nationals into their c...

Illegal migrants surge as Kenya arrests 1,455 individuals in 12 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

To address these rising challenges, the Kenyan government has been strengthening its border security and enforcement of immigration laws.

Normalisation of bhang abuse aiding its prevalence in the country- Study
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2024

According to the report, traffickers have adopted sophisticated methods to evade capture, including lacing food and snacks with cannabis.

Police in Isiolo seize bhang worth Sh6 milion destined for Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2024

Mutisya stated that police are on high alert in the fight against drugs, especially with the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Garissa residents decry increase in human trafficking cases as four students are rescued in Nairobi
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2024

Garissa Sub-County Police Commander Samuel K. Boit stated that police are still investigating the human trafficking case, which has links extending to...

Interpol rescues 100 Ethiopian migrants in Nairobi in major anti-human trafficking operation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2024

The victims were found in a four-bedroomed house, from where they were held, beaten, and coerced to ask for money from relatives .

Key suspect in Coast drug cartel arrested in dawn raid
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2024

The raid, described by police as a “surprise sting operation,” followed weeks of meticulous surveillance and investigation into the activities of the...

Somali police intercept network trafficking girls to Al-Shabaab fighters
Hassan Mohamed  |  Oct 03, 2024

All Al-Shabaab-related crimes in Somalia are handled by the military court.

Authorities arrest two suspects, seize bhang worth Sh9 million in Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 23, 2024

The operation took place in Diani, with a combined effort from detectives of the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Mombasa and the Directorate of Criminal Inv...

Kenya Army officer among 99 arrested in Mombasa drugs, crime crackdown
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2024

The raids, which targeted locations in Kengeleni, Magodoroni, and Shanzu, led to the seizure of a range of narcotics including heroin, marijuana, and...

Three Kenyans missing in Myanmar as embassy warns of rising trafficking risks
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 16, 2024

The embassy noted that despite numerous warnings, Kenyans continue to fall victim to human traffickers in Myanmar and Laos, often under the false prom...

Two suspects arrested as police seize Sh20 million bhang in Kilifi
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 16, 2024

The police targeted the vehicle after receiving credible intelligence about its involvement in drug trafficking.

How Police IG nominee Kanja plans to tackle drugs, human trafficking along Nairobi-Moyale route
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2024

Kanja said he would relook into the issue as a matter of priority once confirmed and appointed as IG.

Child trafficking in East Africa and the Horn worsening, says Unicef report
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 31, 2024

In Kenya alone, around 17,500 people are trafficked each year, with about half of them being children.

Four suspects arrested, bhang worth Sh1.7m recovered in Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 28, 2024

The operation, supported by officers from Malindi, resulted in the suspects being booked at Kilifi Police Station. The four will be arraigned on Monda...

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