Leaders demand action on rising cases of mugging
West Pokot leaders have raised an alarm over rising cases of mugging of residents, specifically those coming from withdrawing money from banks. The leaders described the mugging as a new form
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Crime
Police intensify crackdown on re-emerging criminal gangs in Kisumu
Multi-agency security agencies in Kisumu have enhanced crackdown on criminal gangs following renewed reports of extortion and violence in major markets and transport hubs. Kisumu County Commissioner (CC), Benson Leparmorijo, raised
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Fuel smuggling in Garissa hurting genuine petrol stations
Garissa town is slowly turning into a hub of contraband fuel smuggled in jerricans by Toyota Probox vehicles from neighbouring Somalia through the porous borders. The smuggled fuel adds to the
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Governor warns sand harvesters against flouting county regulations
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has issued a stern warning to unscrupulous individuals controlling what he described as sand-harvesting cartels, stressing that the county will not tolerate illegal sand extraction. Mutula
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Salvation Army warns of rising human trafficking risks along Kenya’s western borders
The Salvation Army church has raised concern over deepening human trafficking vulnerabilities across Kenya’s western border points. The church says new evaluation findings point to increased exploitation fuelled by poverty, joblessness
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