US kills terror leader behind Kenya attack

By Tonny Ndungu,

A US airstrike in Somalia killed an al-Shabaab leader who had a role in "planning and directing terrorist operations," including a January attack on M...

I have spoken to Uhuru, expect an announcement – Raila addresses North Eastern teachers’ crisis

By Citizen Reporter,

Insecurity and the crisis occasioned by the transfer of non-local teachers from North Eastern Kenya dominated the BBI rally held in Garissa on Sunday....

BBI rally , garissa , raila odinga

Facebook alert on a terror attack lands Kenyan man in hot soup

By Paul Ruto,

Senior Magistrate Kipkurui kibelion has allowed detectives from Bomet police station to detain for four days a man who warned of an impending terror a...

Bomet man arrested for posting about alleged terror plot on Facebook

By Ian Omondi,

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect for publishing alarming information warning of an alleged ter...

Bomet County. , DCI , facebook , terrorism

Victims thought they were paying millions to free hostages. But the ‘minister’ who asked them was a fraudster in a mask

By CNN,

There was a sense of urgency in the voice of the man claiming to be France's defense minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian. "We're talking about the lives...

France , Gilbert Chikli , hostages , Jean-Yves Le Drian

30 killed in Nigerian millitant attack

By CNN,

At least 30 people, including a pregnant woman and a baby, are dead after suspected Boko Haram militants set fire on sleeping travelers in Borno state...

Boko Haram

Garissa leaders demand action against TSC boss Nancy Macharia

By Amos Sambu,

A section of political and religious leaders from Garissa County want the government to take action against Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO Nanc...

garissa , tsc

TSC transfers all non-local teachers in Garissa after targeted terror attacks

By Citizen Team,

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dropped its hard stance and transferred all non-local teachers in Garissa County following targeted terror a...

Garissa County , Nancy Macharia , terror attacks , tsc

Five terror suspects who were arrested at Whiskey River arraigned

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Five suspects who were arrested on Sunday on suspicion that they were conducting a surveillance with the aim of orchestrating a terror attack in Nairo...

Garissa residents call for Mohamud Saleh’s return following Al Shabaab attacks

By Citizen Reporter,

The Clergy and Garissa County locals are calling for the former North Eastern Provincial Commissioner Mohamud Saleh to be included in security matters...

OPINION: Undeterred: Kenya’s tourism faces 2020 confidently

By Joseph Bonyo,

Last weekend I was in Diani, Ukunda. Famed for its white sandy beaches and hospitable facilities, it was a welcome relief to Nairobi’s hustles. T...

Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa , tourism

Garissa stares at teaching crisis as non-local teachers begin moving out

By Raquel Muigai,

Garissa County is staring at a teaching crisis after non local teachers began moving out of the area after three of them were killed in a dawn terror ...

garissa

Lamu: Police boss announces transport curfew to curb terror attacks

By Rahma Rashid,

Security chiefs in Lamu have announced a strict curfew halting all transport vessels from operating at night following a recent spate of terror attack...

Lamu curfew

Iran attacks two Iraqi bases housing US forces in ‘revenge’ for Soleimani’s death

By CNN,

Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi bases that hold US troops in what appears to be retaliation for the American airstrike that kill...

iran launches missiles at a iraqi army base , iran vs America

BWIRE: Media shouldn’t glorify terrorism

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire As we mourn the loss of lives and destruction of property following the recent terror attacks in Lamu County over the past few days...

lamu , terrorism

Garissa Al Shabaab attack ringleader identified

By Ian Omondi,

Police have identified Maulid Bilal as the ringleader of an Al Shabaab militant group that staged an attack at a primary school in Garissa County. ...

Al Shabaab , Garissa County , Maulid Bilal , Saretho

OPINION: From gold to ashes; the tragic tale of Nakumatt Limited

By Joseph Bonyo,

As a student at Maseno University, a trip to Kisumu town was never complete without a detour at Nakumatt Mega. Arriving back at the institution with ...

nakumatt , Nakumatt closure

Guns, bullets recovered as 3 terror suspects arrested at KDF, Recce camps in Nairobi

By Ian Omondi,

Three terror suspects are set to be arraigned in court on Monday after they were arrested allegedly conducting surveillance at a GSU camp and military...

KDF , Recce , terrorism

Update on Lamu attack: US confirms three Americans killed, two injured

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Three American citizens were killed and two others wounded in Sunday's Al Shabaab attack on a Kenyan military base in Manda Bay, Lamu County. This ...

lamu attack , Manda Bay

Five suspects arrested in connection with Lamu Al Shabaab attack

By Citizen Reporter,

Five suspects have now been arrested in connection with the Sunday dawn Al Shabaab attack at the Manda airstrip in Lamu, according to police sources. ...

Al Shabaab , Lamu County , Manda airstrip