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Mombasa crime Stories

Detectives probe incident where man fell from 4th floor balcony in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 19, 2024

The incident has left the man hospitalised with multiple fractures.

Crimes against nature: UN agency puts environmental legislation under scrutiny
United Nations  |  May 18, 2024

UNODC examines how all 193 UN Member States define crimes against nature and the punishments they set for violating environmental laws.

Human Rights activist calls on DCI chief Amin to take lead in Marsabit femicide inquiry
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 16, 2024

The activist said DCI should take over the femicide case and order the suspects arrested for the offence to ensure justice for the victims' families.

Nairobi matatu conductor charged in violent robbery over Sh200 parking fee
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 13, 2024

Innocent Gasire is accused of robbing Samuel Njoroge of Sh65,000 on February 14, 2024, an offence that is only punishable by a death sentence upon con...

Eastleigh residents on edge as armed youth roam street at midnight
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 09, 2024

The incident, which occurred at Mina Towers on Kirongothi Street a few days ago, has instilled fear among residents.

Suspect Hype Ballo granted Sh500,000 bond in DCI officer murder case
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 08, 2024

Ochieng had been arrested with six others including DJ Joe Mfalme and three police officers at Kîkûyû police station who were released after investiga...

Police launch crackdown on operators of illegal gambling machines in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  May 05, 2024

Lunga Lunga OCPD Peter Nzimbi said his office will work to eliminate the machines in order to curb the rampant cases of juvenile gangs in the region.

Man arrested with loaded gun in Marsabit, four others recovered in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 02, 2024

It is suspected the suspect could be part of a criminal gang that has been terrorising residents.

Ongoing multi-agency operation targets criminal gangs, street beggars in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 29, 2024

The Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Nur has stopped a private company's feeding programme for street families, citing the need for a review due to...

Mombasa police stop street families' feeding programme over crime
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 27, 2024

The programme has attracted street children from many parts, some of whom have been committing crimes such as mugging, county commissioner says.

Suspect in Sh20.4 million Eastleigh fraud freed on bond
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 26, 2024

He is accused of conning Abdi Mohamed Ahmed and Said Yusuf Jamaa of Sh12 million and Sh8.4 million respectively on April 4, 2024.

27 suspected criminal gang members arrested in Mombasa security operation 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2024

The arrests follow an ongoing multi-agency crackdown operation to eliminate criminal gangs in the coastal city.

150 arrested in multi-agency crackdown targeting muggers in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 24, 2024

On Monday, some youth were captured on CCTV camera robbing a man along the Haile Selassie Avenue in Mombasa

Mass graves in Gaza show victims’ hands were tied, says UN rights office
UN News  |  Apr 23, 2024

The development follows the recovery of hundreds of bodies “buried deep in the ground and covered with waste” over the weekend at Nasser Hospital in K...

Two police officers arrested over seizure of 2,658 ammunition in Laikipia
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 23, 2024

The two officers have been suspended from the National Police Service, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said in a press release.

Diani police launch crackdown on shops selling stolen goods
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 22, 2024

OCPD Francis Gachoki says more than 50 suspects have been arrested and stolen items worth over Sh1 million recovered.

One arrested as 3,000 bhang sticks recovered in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 20, 2024

Detectives emphasized the seriousness of the fight against drug trafficking and called on all individuals engaged in illegal activities to surrender

OPINION: A call for collective responsibility in fighting youth crime in Mombasa
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Apr 20, 2024

Leaders must prioritise issues affecting our community and treat them as everyday business until they are resolved.

Police hunt for robber who stabbed two women to death
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 17, 2024

A preliminary probe showed the criminal was attempting to break into a workshop when the deceased persons met their death.

Government unveils plan to combat livestock theft, contaminated food
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 16, 2024

PS Omollo announced that multi-agency teams have been formed and tasked with identifying hotspots for the illegal slaughter of all livestock and arres...