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State agency: Country suffocating under yoke of criminal gangs

The research established that criminal gangs had permeated most of the key sectors of the country’s economy hence the need for adequate measures to stop them.

State agency: Country suffocating under yoke of criminal gangs

Gangland: Signs that gangs are running fearless show

Gangland: Signs that gangs are running fearless show

Bomas of Kenya's legacy in jeopardy as bulldozers move in for Sh31.6B project

Bomas of Kenya's legacy in jeopardy as bulldozers move in for Sh31.6B project

State agency warns of rising gang activity

State agency warns of rising gang activity

Stop importation of cheap scrap metal, dealers urge state

The dealers are now calling on the government to either ban these imports or impose taxes on them, claiming the imported metals are of inferior quality.

Stop importation of cheap scrap metal, dealers urge state

DIG Eluid Lagat calls on commanders to uphold ethics, win public trust

Lagat highlighted key leadership principles including integrity, vision, accountability, and mentorship—stressing their importance in improving public service delivery.

DIG Eluid Lagat calls on commanders to uphold ethics, win public trust

Garissa abduction: Gunmen hit car, kidnap father in front of kids

According to police, a white vehicle emerged from a petrol station and struck his Toyota Harrier car before another car arrived, blocking them.

Garissa abduction: Gunmen hit car, kidnap father in front of kids

Interior Ministry seeking public views on payment of village elders

A validation exercise on the Village Elders Administration policy that seeks to reward the role of elders will be conducted in 10 counties tomorrow.

Interior Ministry seeking public views on payment of village elders

PS Omollo outlines progress of reforms in security sector following court ruling

Internal PS Omollo says Police Service has implemented 47.2 pc of the reforms while Kenya Prisons Service and the NYS have each completed 42.9 pc of the proposed changes.

PS Omollo outlines progress of reforms in security sector following court ruling

Why looming police hiring is critical after three-year freeze

The planned recruitment of 10,000 police officers is poised to enhance the capacity of the National Police Service to tackle mounting security challenges.

Why looming police hiring is critical after three-year freeze

Shock as 14-year-old girl is defiled by six men in Bomet

Police in Bomet County are investigating a case where a 14-year-old girl was defiled by six men in separate incidents.

Shock as 14-year-old girl is defiled by six men in Bomet

Police blame PCEA over attempt to attack Gachagua

The service was interrupted by gunshots after the intruders barged into the church, demanding money from Gachagua.

Police blame PCEA over attempt to attack Gachagua

Five chiefs abducted in Mandera released

Five chiefs abducted in early February in Elwak Town, Mandera County, have been released, authorities have confirmed.

Five chiefs abducted in Mandera released

Murkomen to camp in Coast as Juvenile gangs terrorise residents

Following the wave of crime in Coast where panga-wielding gangs have been terrorising locals and tourists, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will camp in the region for a week.

Murkomen to camp in Coast as Juvenile gangs terrorise residents

Abductors demand Sh6 million before releasing five chiefs held in Somalia

The elders who have been leading negotiation efforts had briefed the families that the militia linked to terror group Al Shabaab wanted Sh6 million in exchange for the chiefs' freedom.

Abductors demand Sh6 million before releasing five chiefs held in Somalia

Guiding the guns: Legacy left by Moi, Kibaki and Uhuru

The President holds the prestigious title of Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces, a constitutional role tasked with safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Guiding the guns: Legacy left by Moi, Kibaki and Uhuru

Father injured rescuing son from pride of lions

A man is nursing serious injuries after he attempted to rescue his son from a pride of lions in Laikipia North.

Father injured rescuing son from pride of lions

Boy dies as mother survives suicide attempt

Athman Sora died after his mother Terry Wambui Kimari allegedly gave him a concoction of beauty products she had also taken in a suicide attempt.

Boy dies as mother survives suicide attempt

Fleeing house help caught in Kakamega with Sh2.2million stolen from Kilimani employer

Fleviar Muhonja Anaya is said to have grabbed Sh2.2 million that had been kept in her employer’s bedroom in Kilimani estate.

Fleeing house help caught in Kakamega with Sh2.2million stolen from Kilimani employer

Suspect with collection of police uniforms arrested in Kitui

A man in Kitui has been found with police uniforms, raising concern that security attires could be landing in the wrong hands.

Suspect with collection of police uniforms arrested in Kitui

KDF soldier killed in ambush by attackers in Central African Republic

A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer on a peace mission in Central African Republic (CAR) was killed during an ambush by unknown attackers.

KDF soldier killed in ambush by attackers in Central African Republic

Woman's painful humiliation at husband's burial

When Mellen Mogaka was invited to attend the burial of her estranged husband in Nyabisimba village, Nyamira County, she had no idea what lay in store for her.

Woman's painful humiliation at husband's burial

Foreigners arrested in police crackdown amid terror threats

Some 24 foreigners have been arrested in police swoops amid terror threats posed by Al-Shabaab militants and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) members.

Foreigners arrested in police crackdown amid terror threats

Wave of Tragedy: Couple abandon dead baby as four commit suicide

Police are investigating an incident in which a couple abandoned a six-month-old Evans Mordecai at a hospital in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area.

Wave of Tragedy: Couple abandon dead baby as four commit suicide

Motorist abducted in Garissa in suspected Al Shabaab attack

Suspected Al Shabaab militia on Wednesday evening abducted a motorist in Garissa, a day after the US embassy listed the county as one of those unsafe due to terrorist threats.

Motorist abducted in Garissa in suspected Al Shabaab attack

290 youth benefit from digital literacy training

Some 290 youth in Homa Bay County have been trained on digital skills, to empower them to fully participate in the digital economy.

290 youth benefit from digital literacy training

PS Omollo assures govt committed to rescuing abducted chiefs

The government has assured that it is doing whatever is possible to ensure the abducted Mandera chiefs are brought back home.

PS Omollo assures govt committed to rescuing abducted chiefs

Sudan opposition leader Saeed Armani Yassir arrested at JKIA

Saeed Armani Yassir, a Sudanese opposition leader was briefly detained in Nairobi after being arrested following a red notice issued against him by Sudan’s military government in January.

Sudan opposition leader Saeed Armani Yassir arrested at JKIA

Officers left in the dark as plan to change police uniform stalls

Ever since the public was invited to give views about the proposed new police uniform, nothing much has been heard about the exercise that was completed more than a year ago.

Officers left in the dark as plan to change police uniform stalls

Court upholds Sh30,000 minimum wage for private security guards

The court has upheld the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) legal notice setting the minimum wage for guards in Kenya at Sh30,000.

Court upholds Sh30,000 minimum wage for private security guards

Police arrest two Al Shabaab suspects in foiled kidnapping

Two Al Shabaab suspects have been arrested in foiled kidnapping in Mandera County, where five chiefs and a child were recently kidnapped by the insurgents.

By 2 months ago

Police arrest two Al Shabaab suspects in foiled kidnapping

State intensifies efforts to rescue abducted chiefs

The five chiefs and a child abducted by Al Shabaab are still in captivity in Somalia as government makes frantic efforts to rescue them.

By 2 months ago

State intensifies efforts to rescue abducted chiefs

Unsolved deaths, betrayed families and long wait for Coroners Service

The crucial Coroners Service meant to investigate mysterious deaths is yet to be established.This is despite the enactment of the National Coroners Service Act in 2017.

By 2 months ago

Unsolved deaths, betrayed families and long wait for Coroners Service

PWDs disappointed with Ruto's tour of Northern Eastern

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Northern Kenya now say pertinent issues facing them were ignored during President William Ruto’s tour of the region.

By 2 months ago

PWDs disappointed with Ruto's tour of Northern Eastern

Crackdown launched against Oromo militia hiding in Kenya

Kenyan police are pursuing a crackdown against members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) accused of criminal activities in Marsabit and Isiolo counties.

By 2 months ago

Crackdown launched against Oromo militia hiding in Kenya

Gang dupes KDF soldier, forces him to pay Sh5,000

A military officer was abducted by a gang that robbed him before injuring the soldier based at the Defence Force Recruit Training School in Eldoret.

By 2 months ago

Gang dupes KDF soldier, forces him to pay Sh5,000

Aviation industry jittery about KDF plans to repair civilian aircraft

Questions are being raised over the intention of the National Air Support Department (NASD) to acquire a permit to repair civilian aircraft.

By 3 months ago

Aviation industry jittery about KDF plans to repair civilian aircraft

PS Omollo speaks on police reforms, ministry's hits and misses

Interior PS Raymond Omollo lauds the ministry’s success in combating terrorism and banditry, noting a huge reduction in terror incidents in recent months.

By 4 months ago

PS Omollo speaks on police reforms, ministry's hits and misses

Interior ministry orders closure of bars near 2,252 schools

Bars and other alcoholic drinks outlets operating near schools to be shut with immediate effect, the Interior Ministry has ordered.

By 4 months ago

Interior ministry orders closure of bars near 2,252 schools

Mbotela charcoal traders face eviction from disputed land

Charcoal dealers in Mbotela estate, Nairobi, have expressed fears of eviction from a parcel of land they have operated from for close to 60 years.

By 5 months ago

Mbotela charcoal traders face eviction from disputed land

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Realisation of a properly planned capital city of Nairobi will remain a mirage as long as the key organ mandated to resolve land related disputes is not adequately funded and facilitated.

By 5 months ago

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

The court has halted the upgrading of Mihango Police Station after Githunguri Njiru Farm Limited, went to court seeking orders to stop any further development on a disputed piece of land.

By 5 months ago

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

A team from DCI headquarters has taken over investigations into the shooting to death of Charles Otieno following a stand-off over a parcel of land in Njiru.

By 5 months ago

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

It is now close to a month since Della MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed went missing and his whereabouts remain unknown.

By 6 months ago

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

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