5,627,460 |
0.5635 |
34.56055 |
Kenya |
|
An attorney defending the Bungoma area Senator is assassinated for suspected political reasons. |
5,627,467 |
0.35462 |
37.58218 |
Kenya |
|
A Isiolo tomato farmer is killed at Isiolo-Meru border in what the security agents say is a revenge attack from the Meru. |
5,627,471 |
-0.71667 |
37.03333 |
Kenya |
|
A robbery suspect is killed by a vigilante group. |
5,627,475 |
-0.43333 |
37.76667 |
Kenya |
|
Four robbery suspects were set on fire at Kamwimbi by a vigilante group. |
5,627,478 |
-0.81667 |
36.98333 |
Kenya |
|
Boda boda protesters demonstrate against government harassment after refusing to pay a highway levy. |
5,627,481 |
-3.22 |
40.12 |
Kenya |
|
Hundreds of boda boda operators demonstrated in Malindi town against increased cases of brutal murders of their colleagues by suspected street gangs. |
5,627,484 |
0.20387 |
35.105 |
Kenya |
|
Hundreds of women in Nandi County staged demonstrations against the sale of alcoholic drinks to school children. |
5,627,489 |
-1.28333 |
36.81667 |
Kenya |
|
Approximately one hour after the initial attack on the Westgate Mall, Kenyan security forces, including police and military, enter the building and begin engaging al Shabaab in gun battles. Running gun battles continue into the evening. |
5,627,493 |
-1.25705 |
36.80326 |
Kenya |
|
Troops and GUS personel exchange fire in Westgate mall due to mistaken identity. 1 GSU officer dies. |
5,627,498 |
-1.25705 |
36.80326 |
Kenya |
|
Al Shabaab attacks pedestrians in a shopping centre during mid-day, arriving in three separate groups using three different entrances. 68 dead, including private security staff, 150+ injured over four days, hostages taken. Witnesses claim the attack was highly organised, with the attackers having pre-positioned weapons throughout the building, as well as obtaining access to service elevators. Following the attack al Shabaab claimed responsibility. There were claims the group specifically targeted non-Muslims. Foreigners were among those confirmed dead, including British, American, French, Canadians, Indians, a Ghanaian, a South African and a Chinese. The ordeal occurred over a four day period. Al Shabaab stated the reason for the attacks was the Kenyan military presence in Somalia. |