6 d. ago Murkomen flags banditry, SGBV, drug abuse and land disputes as key national security threats

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has identified banditry, sexual and gender-based violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and persistent land disputes as some of the most pressing security challenges facing the country. Speaking during a national gathering of chiefs and assistant chiefs at State House, Nairobi, Murkomen outlined the findings of […] The post Murkomen flags banditry, SGBV, drug abuse and land disputes as key national security threats appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kenya Launches National Strategy to Tackle Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 – Kenya has launched an expansive national strategy to confront chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats, marking one of its most far-reaching security initiatives in years. The new plan, years in the making and backed by the European Union and multiple international agencies, aims to modernize the country’s ability to […] The post Kenya Launches National Strategy to Tackle Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Boniface Mwangi turns to public crowdfunding for 2027 State House bid

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 20 – Presidential hopeful and activist Boniface Mwangi is now asking Kenyans to help fund his 2027 campaign, saying public support is the only way he can stay safe and remain in the race. Mwangi claims he is forced “to move with a full security and media team” due to threats from […] The post Boniface Mwangi turns to public crowdfunding for 2027 State House bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago ‘Hitmen Were Waiting for Me’: Gachagua Explains Why He Missed Raila Odinga’s State Funeral

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he skipped the late Raila Odinga’s State funeral and burial because of what he describes as serious security threats targeting his life. Speaking during an interview with iNooro TV on Sunday, Gachagua revealed that he had planned to attend the national funeral service at Nyayo Stadium but backed out after someone warned him about a plot to harm him. He alleged that the threats came from within government, and further claimed that authorities have ignored earlier incidents of violence and intimidation he says were orchestrated against him. “The government had sent some The post ‘Hitmen Were Waiting for Me’: Gachagua Explains Why He Missed Raila Odinga’s State Funeral appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Musalia Mudavadi reveals over 200 Kenyans joined Russian Army for KSh 2.3m: "Serious threats to security"

Musalia Mudavadi reveals over 200 Kenyans joined Russian Army for KSh 2.3m: "Serious threats to security"  MSN

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3 w. ago Mudavadi: Over 200 Kenyans Tricked with $18,000 Pay Offers to Join Russian Military

Atleast 200 Kenyans may have joined the Russian military since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Mudavadi said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to receive urgent inquiries from families concerned about relatives reportedly involved in the conflict. “Reports suggest that over two hundred Kenyans may have joined the Russian military, with some being former members of Kenya’s disciplined services,” the CS stated. He added that the recruitment exercises in Russia have reportedly expanded to target African nationals, including Kenyans. Mudavadi revealed that The post Mudavadi: Over 200 Kenyans Tricked with $18,000 Pay Offers to Join Russian Military appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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