A forest fire is currently affecting large parts of Irizi Forest near Mwatate in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, forcing urgent and sustained firefighting efforts by authorities and humanitarian agencies. According to a statement from the Kenya Red Cross, the blaze has become difficult to contain due to the region’s rugged terrain, prompting calls for aerial
A multi-agency security team drawn from the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has arrested two suspected wildlife traffickers and seized elephant tusks valued at approximately ksh 11 million. The operation followed a series of intelligence leads pointing to an imminent illegal wildlife trade deal. Acting on the intelligence, officers launched
A Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officer in Kwale County opened fire on Kenya Police officers on Wednesday, January 14 2026, killing one officer before turning the gun on himself. The incident occurred along the Nyango–Kilibasi route and has prompted investigations by security agencies in the coastal region. According to a preliminary police report, two police
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