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DATE COUNTY LOCATION NO ARRESTED ARRESTED PERSONS NATIONALITY GENDER GROUP ACCUSATIONS COMMENTS SOURCE
Oct. 9, 2020 Nairobi Nairobi town, Starehe 1 Undisclosed Not specified Male Al Shabaab A suspect in the Westgate Attack. A man was abducted by five armed men, identifying themselves as security forces in Nairobi town, Starehe constituency, Nairobi county. The man is a Somali refugee and he was a suspect in the 2013 Westgate Mall attack that left 68 people dead. ACLED Data
Aug. 31, 2020 Kwale South Kwale 0 None Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Suspected al Shabaab militant Police shot dead suspected al Shabaab militant in southern Kwale county. https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch/september-alerts-and-august-trends-2020
July 11, 2020 Uasain Gishu Chepkatet area 2 Undisclosed Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Suspected al Shabaab militant None https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch/august-alerts-and-july-trends
June 30, 2020 Mandera Unspecified 2 Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab Suspected al Shabaab militant Suspects arrested near Somalia boarder. https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch/july-alerts-and-june-trends-2020
May 30, 2020 Mombasa Likoni 1 Undisclosed Kenyan Undisclosed Al Shabaab Suspected al Shabaab member Suspect arrested and several weapons seized. ACLED Data
April 24, 2020 Mombasa & Kilifi counties Not specified 2 Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab Suspected al Shabaab militant n Kilifi and Mombasa counties in south, police 24-25 April killed two suspected Al-Shabaab militants. https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch/may-alerts-and-april-trends-2020
April 24, 2020 Kwale Msambweni 0 Undisclosed Kenyan Undisclosed Al Shabaab Suspected al Shabaab member Police officers shot and killed a suspected al-Shabaab militant and two children he used as a shield in Diani, Msambweni, Kwale, after he threw a grenade at the police. ACLED Data
Feb. 20, 2020 Mandera Elwak 1 Salat Hajir Jimale, 23 Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Suspected al Shabaab member Salat Hajir Jimale, 23, suspected al Shabaab militant surrendered to security agencies at Elwak town in Mandera South in Mandera, a day after three people were killed in a bus attack. According to a police report the incident was reported under OB number 10/20/2/2020. Suspect being held at El Wak Police Station for interrogation. Suspect had an AK 47 rifle and three magazines fully loaded, jungle military uniforms and pouches. https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mandera/Al-Shabaab-militant-surrenders-in-Mandera/1183298-5462718-9qtkf1z/index.html
Jan. 23, 2020 Tana River Hola 2 Mohammed Omar Ali 43 Abdalla Mohammed Adalla Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab None Police Commander Fredrick Ochieng stated that two Al Shabaab suspects were arrested in Hola. Locals apprehended Mohammed Omar Ali 43, as he asked for directions to the nearest stations and churches. Security has been beefed up in Tana River County after locals reportedly spotted six armed men believed to be Al-Shabaab militants in Bula Village. A laptop with codes and locations of various foreign communication installations such as San Marco mast in Making were recovered during the arrest. https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/lamu/Suspected-Shabaab-militants-arrested-Tana-River/3444912-5429256-fkarbpz/index.html https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/world/africa/two-suspected-al-shabaab-militants-arrested-in-kenya-by-locals
Jan. 21, 2020 Nairobi Not specified 43 38 - Kenyans 5 - Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab Suspected of preparing a terror attack in Nairobi Court 22 Jan allowed police to detain 43 people, including 38 students, arrested day before in capital Nairobi and suspected to be linked to al Shabaab. https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch/february-alerts-and-january-trends-2020
Jan. 21, 2020 Nairobi Kiambu road 5 5 people (Names withheld) 1 U.S Citizen 3 Somalis 1 Kenyan 3 Males 2 Females Unspecified None The suspects were believed to be on a reconnaissance mission for an attack in the north of the capital. https://www.voanews.com/africa/five-terror-suspects-including-american-await-trial-kenya
Jan. 18, 2020 Nairobi Kiambu road 5 Mohamed Hassan Bario (Somalia national), Mohamed Adan (Kenyan), Hodan Abdi Ismail (Somalia national), Ifrah Mohammed Abshir (Somalia national) and Mohamed Abas Mohamud (US citizen). 3 Somalis 1 Kenyan 1 U.S Citizen Male Al Shabaab Conducting surveillance in an entertainment establishment with an aim of comitting a terrorist attack Suspects arrestes while conducting surveillance at Whiskey River pub along Kiambu Road. Among the items recovered from the terror suspects was a car, one pair of Kenyan Airforce trousers, a jungle t-shirt, a jungle hut and a jungle pair of trousers, money in various currencies and denominations, a laptop, a US passport, a US embassy security card and various cheques. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/Kenya-security-agencies-repulse-Shabaab-attackers/4552908-5423498-r1tijsz/index.html https://www.voanews.com/africa/five-terror-suspects-including-american-await-trial-kenya
Jan. 8, 2020 Nairobi Westlands, Sarit Centre (Osman) Kiringaga road (Opaka) 2 Osman Noor Opaka Osore Kenyan Male Unspecified Osman: surveying for the purpose of committing a terrorist act. Opaka: suspicion of planning and providing logistical support in preparation to conducting terror activities in the country. Suspects were arained in court The Standard, 10 January 2020, page 10, "Two terror suspects arraigned in Nairobi" by Gerorge Njunge
Jan. 7, 2020 Laikipia Nanyuki 3 Undisclosed Kenyans Male Unspecified Suspects tried to force their way into a British Army Camp in Nanyuki. They unsuccefully tried to get into the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) camp. They were not armed. The men in their 20s are said to be from Nyandarua, Rumuruti and Machakos. They were booked at Nanyuki Police Station and later handed over to the regional Anti-Terror Police Unit in Isiolo for further interrogation. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001355544/suspected-terrorists-arrested-in-nanyuki
Jan. 5, 2020 Undisclosed Undisclosed 5 Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Unspecified Suspect involved in the attack on the US military base in Manda bay Lamu county on 5 January 2020 None https://allafrica.com/stories/202001060135.html
Jan. 3, 2020 Kilifi Unspecified 1 Undisclosed Kenyan Male Al Shabaab None The man arrested was an al Shabaab returnee that surrendered himself in a church in Kilifi. Man confessed to have crossed into Somalia where he recieved training before returning home. The 30 year old man wanted to repent his "sin" and asked to be prayed for in the church. Daily Nation, 14 January 2020, Page 12 "Shabaab Resurgence Timeline" by Mohamed Ahmed https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/kilifi/Shabaab-returnee-surrenders-in-church/1183282-5410958-7jyystz/index.html
Jan. 2, 2020 Lamu Unspecified 1 Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Unspecified Suspected al Shabaab militant involved in the attack on Simba coach bus on 2 January 2020. 4 al Shabaab suspects were also killed by Kenyan security officials who were alledgedly involved in the attack on Simba coach bus on 2 January 2020 Daily Nation, 14 January 2020, Page 12 "Shabaab Resurgence Timeline" by Mohamed Ahmed
Dec. 9, 2019 Wajir unspecified 11.0 Musa Hussein Ramadhan Sadiq Abdullahi Issak (driver and conductor of Medina bus) 9 undisclosed Kenyan Male Al Shabaab participated in the attack on Medina bus which was on its way to Mandera on 6 December 2019 Driver and conductor are being held at Katulo police post . whereabouts of the rest of the suspects was undisclosed The Star newspaper, 9 December 2019, page 10, "11 Suspects arrested over Wajir bus attack" by Andrew Kasuku
Dec. 1, 2019 Thika Thika 3.0 None Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Planning a terror activity The three were among more than 50 passengers who were in a bus coming from Garissa headed for Nairobi. Anti-terror police said they were still talking to the suspects to acquire further information. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001351588/crackdown-three-suspected-terrorists-arrested-along-nairobi-garissa-highway
Oct. 24, 2019 Garissa Liboi 2.0 Farah Ahmed Sanbul alias Faragon Mihat Daar Khalif Kenyan Male Al shabaab Suspected member of Al-Shabaab Suspects linked to the deadly October 12 attack in Liboi where 11 General Service Unit personnel were killed. Suspects believed to have fled to Somalia after committing a crime. They were in possession of 3 riffles: an AK47 rifle belonging to Kenya Police which had 30 bullets; another AK47 rifle belonging to Somalia with five magazines and 117 bullets; and another AK47 rifle with four bullets and a pistol which had five magazines with 40 bullets. They have been linked to the deadly October 12 attack in Liboi. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001347022/somalia-authorities-hand-over-two-al-shabaab-suspects-to-kenya
Oct. 1, 2019 Mombasa Majengo Mapya, Likoni 7.0 None Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed None The suspects were arrested during an operation at Likoni. There was an alleged shootout between the suspects and ATPU officers who fatally injured 3 terror suspects. Recovered from the scene were: more than 1600 bullets. grenade, G3 rifle, 68 air rifle pellets, 5 kg Ammonium Nitrate (bomb-making material), 9 balaclavas, military& police uniform, military holsters&porches rifle oil, 6 machetes and 3 knives. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001344010/three-terror-suspects-gunned-down-in-likoni https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch/print?page=6&location%5B0%5D=9&t=CrisisWatch+Database+Filter
Sept. 29, 2019 Mombasa Majengo 1.0 Fawaz Ahmed Hamdun Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Recruitment of youth into Al Shabaab in Coast; facilitating re-entry of DusitD2 suicide bomber Mahir Riziki to Kenya from Somalia to execute the attack None https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Police-arrest-man-over-Dusit-attack/1056-5293572-rjimriz/index.html http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-10/01/c_138442504.htm
Sept. 22, 2019 Narok Trans Mara West 1.0 Eric Lemiso Ledama Undisclosed Male Unspecified Involved in terror activities in Makindu, Makueni County The suspect will be presented to ATPU in Nairobi for investigations None
Sept. 11, 2019 Mombasa Tudor Mwisho 1.0 Khalid Salim Undisclosed Male Unspecified Terror-related activities Mombasa Police Commander stated that, "The suspect is linked to terror-related activities and has for long been tracked by our officers from the ATPU. We believe he had travelled to Somalia, as he has not been around for quite some time". https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Police-arrest-terror-suspect-dawn-raid/1954178-5269016-12d0gfx/index.html
Aug. 30, 2019 Kwale Ngombeni 0.0 None Kenyan undisclosed Al Shabaab Suspected Al Shabaab militants Suspect was shot dead by Kenyan police https://www.crisisgroup.org/crisiswatch/print?page=6&location%5B0%5D=9&t=CrisisWatch+Database+Filter
Aug. 28, 2019 Garissa Mutwangombe area along Garissa-Nairobi highway 1.0 None None Male Al Shabaab Financing terror group He was found with Sh3 million cash, which was stashed in a suitcase. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001340784/terror-suspect-detained
Aug. 11, 2019 Nairobi Villa Rosa Kempinski 3.0 Abdi Mohammed Guled, Ibrahim Mohammed Guled and Mohammed Bashi Aden None Male Unspecified Conspiracy to commit a terror attack and members of a terror group The three were covertly taking photos of the hotel for no reason. They were also found in possession Kenyan IDs, mobile phones and electronic gadgets. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-08-14-three-arrested-for-taking-pictures-of-kempinski/
July 31, 2019 Nakuru Nakuru town 1.0 None Somali origin Male Unspecified Terror attack The 46 year old was taking photos of Nakuru Law Courts https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001336198/police-arrest-terror-suspect-in-nakuru
July 2, 2019 Wajir None 1.0 Abdirashid Abdi Adan Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Terror attack The suspect was arrested in connection to the 15 June attack in Wajir, which killed 7 police officers https://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Police-vow-justice-Wajir-attack-police/1950946-5194632-5nlgqfz/index.html
June 19, 2019 Undisclosed None 1.0 Wilfred Kipkemei Maiyo Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Conspiracy to commit a terror attack, provision of property and services for the commission of a terror attack and being a member of a terror group Accused of sharing information and photos with Alai https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001330733/inspector-of-police-arraigned-over-wajir-terror-attack
June 18, 2019 Nairobi None 1.0 Robert Alai Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Offence of disclosure of information in relation to terrorism activities contrary to section 19(a) of the Prevention of Terrorism act (P.O.T.A). Mr Alai had allegedly posted pictures of officers who died in Wajir on Twitter https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Blogger-Robert-Alai-may-face-terrorism-charges/1056-5162962-3kogl7z/index.html
June 18, 2019 Kitui None 1.0 Patrick Safari Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Offence of disclosure of information in relation to terrorism activities contrary to section 19(a) of the Prevention of Terrorism act (P.O.T.A). Safari is accused of forwarding the photos to Alai https://www.nation.co.ke/news/This-man-Patrick-Safari/1056-5166126-153a2gq/index.html
June 11, 2019 Mombasa Majengo Mapya area, Likoni 4.0 Swaleh Juma Salim, Leila Omar, Abdulhamid Islam Shahad and Omar Zamda Mwashima Undisclosed 3 males 1 female Unspecified Possession of explosive materials None https://www.kbc.co.ke/mombasa-court-detains-terror-suspects-for-10-more-days/; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001331447/two-charged-over-explosion-in-likoni-house
June 7, 2019 Bomet Kyogong'a near Bomet town 1.0 Joseph Wang'ombe (37years) Kenyan Male Unspecified Transporting explosives from western Kenya to Nairobi for use in a terror attack None https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/bomet/Police-in-Bomet-seize-lorry-explosives--suspect-arrested/3444846-5149736-116s1m6z/index.html
June 5, 2019 Kiambu Muguga area 3.0 Mohamud Mohamed Bashir, Ali Abdi Mohamed and Hussein Hassan Muhammud Kenyan Male Unspecified Terror-related offences Together with Ibrahim, they are accused of engaging in unclear dealings in the Somalia general elections None
June 5, 2019 Nairobi South C 1.0 Ibrahim Kassim Farah Undisclosed Male Unspecified Terror-related offences The suspect is allegedly a Somali presidential candidate. He was found with a Djibouti passport, electoral commission forms, 4 mobile phones an alien certificate and 2 coloured copies of Kenyan identity cards https://citizentv.co.ke/news/somali-presidential-candidate-3-kenyans-detained-over-alleged-terrorist-activities-256918/
June 2, 2019 Nairobi St Mark's Anglican Church 1.0 Isaa Chacha Rioba Undisclosed Male Unspecified Planning a terror attack The accused allegedly visited the church/surrounding premises for the past 6 months https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-06-04-madaraka-terror-suspects-to-remain-in-custody-till-next-week/
June 1, 2019 Narok Narok Stadium 1.0 Adan Galhai alias Urisha Galhai Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Planning a terror attack during Madaraka Day celebrations. Suspected to have connections with Al Shabaab; allegedly undergoing training in Somalia for two years The suspect had escaped police custody the previous day after he was arrested while being searched at the Stadium. During the search his national identity card and another written National Security were recovered from him raising suspicion on his motive. His accomplice escaped. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-06-01-terror-suspect-arrested-during-madaraka-day-celebrations-at-narok-stadium/; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001328054/terror-suspect-on-police-watch-arrested-as-he-forced-way-into-narok-stadium
June 1, 2019 Narok Near Narok Stadium 1.0 Abdulmajeed Njenga Undisclosed Male Unspecified Planning a terror attack Suspect was arrested for possible involvement in terrorism surveillance. He is a resident at the coastal area and was unable to explain why he was in Narok. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-06-04-madaraka-terror-suspects-to-remain-in-custody-till-next-week/
June 1, 2019 Nairobi Mlango Kubwa Estate 1.0 Thomas Okali Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Planning a terror attack during Madaraka Day celebrations The suspect is accused of being Galgai's associate and in communication with him as he "conducted surveillance" in Narok. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-06-04-madaraka-terror-suspects-to-remain-in-custody-till-next-week/
May 29, 2019 Trans-Nzoia Aturukan Hotel, Kitale Town 3.0 David James Smith, Daniel Richard Bradlin and a Kenyan Paul Wekesa 2 Britons, 1 Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Engaging in terror activities None https://citizentv.co.ke/news/two-foreigners-kenyan-arrested-over-terrorism-links-in-kitale-250863/; https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/40299-two-british-terror-suspects-arrested-kenya
May 17, 2019 Mombasa Moi International Airport 1.0 Salim Rashid Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Suspected member of Al-Shabaab; possession of explosive-making materials None https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Terror-suspect-Salim-Mohamed-detained-for-4--weeks/1954178-5152506-wc4pfcz/index.html
May 13, 2019 Kisii Nyangusu area 2.0 Two people The man was Tanzanian; female's nationality is undisclosed female and male Unspecified Woman is alleged to be connected to the main suspect in the Jan 15 incident. The male was accompanying the female suspect at their time of arrest The male suspect, 38 years old, had no valid travel documents while the female is said to have arrived at the JKIA on 15 March from Saudi Arabia https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001325390/dusitd2-attack-police-hold-woman-thought-to-be-the-kemunto
April 19, 2019 Undisclosed Undisclosed 1.0 Mohammed Abdi Ali None male Al Shabaab Facilitating commission of terror attack None https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Dusit-attack--Court-to-rule-on-release-financer/1056-5116148-siq251z/index.html
April 12, 2019 Mandera None 1.0 Isaac Ibrein Elbow Undisclosed Male Undisclosed Involved in plot to kidnap the two Cuban doctors None https://mobile.nation.co.ke/counties/Gunmen-attack-Cuban-doctors-in-Mandera/1950480-5068080-sgaib6z/index.html
March 27, 2019 Uasin Gishu Eldoret Town 2.0 Jim Odhiambo and Kennedy Omondi Kenyan Male Undisclosed Possessing explosive devices The boda boda operator and client were found with 200 explosives. https://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Eldoret-court-detains-two-over-bomb-making-devices/1950946-5047432-ooanr7/index.html; https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/38330-boda-boda-operator-busted-200-explosives
Feb. 22, 2019 Marsabit Biashara street within Moyale at the border between Kenya and Ethiopia 1.0 Mohammed Nurrow Mohammed Undisclosed Male Undisclosed Conspiring to commit a terrorist act (Connection with Jan 26 attack on Latema Rd, Tom Mboya Street) None https://citizentv.co.ke/news/one-suspect-arrested-over-latema-road-explosion-in-nairobi-cbd-233168/
Feb. 15, 2019 Nyeri Near Dedan Kimathi University of Technology 1.0 Bruce Ndegwa Kenyan Male Unspecified Possessing explosive devices The student was found with electronic devices strapped to his bodyaround his chest, stomach and waist. https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/nyeri/Student-arrested-over-suspected-explosives/1954190-4984026-116rw3tz/index.html
Feb. 12, 2019 Trans-Nzoia Kitale town 1.0 Abdisak Hussein Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Financing illegal activities linked to terrorism Suspect claims that he is an oil trader and the case is a fabrication https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-02-12-kitale-trader-arraigned-over-al-shabaab-links/
Jan. 30, 2019 Nairobi NTSA offices, Upperhill 1.0 Augustine Musembi Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Aiding and abetting terrorist attack Assisted in the registration of the vehicled used by the terrorists in Dusit2 attack. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/30/ntsa-official-detained-30-days-over-terror-attack-vehicle_c1887096
Jan. 30, 2019 Nairobi NTSA offices, Upperhill 6.0 Anthony Mjaka Kadu, Jacqueline Githinji, Cosmas Ngeso, Nderitu Irving, Stephen Kariuki Mbaka, Charles Wangocho Ndungu Kenyan 5 Males and 1 female Al Shabaab Aiding and abetting terrorist attack Issuance of a number plate used by gunmen in Dusit2 attack. https://citizentv.co.ke/news/six-more-ntsa-officers-arraigned-over-14-riverside-attack-229396/
Jan. 29, 2019 Garissa Dadaab Camp 12.0 12 people Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab Linked to terror group The 12 were arrested during an operation at Dadaab Camp https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2019/01/12-terror-suspects-arrested-in-dadaab-ig-boinnet/
Jan. 29, 2019 Garissa Near Kenya-Somalia border 2.0 Suluub Warfaa, 36 yrs and Sakawawedin Abdullahi Mohammed 33 Warfaa is allegedly a New Zealander while Mohammed had an Ethiopian passport at the time of arrest Male Al Shabaab Linked to terror group The two were heading to Garissa from Dajabula https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Two-terror-suspects-arrested-at-Dajabula-on-Kenya-Somalia-border/1056-4957148-12cq30gz/index.html
Jan. 28, 2019 Kwale Samburu area 17.0 Nuru Sofia Alamini, Wilfred Mandisa Ngenge, Gerald Irungu Nyambura, Joseph Momanyi Obonyo, Albert Kilunga Abagaressa, Joseph Mrabu Charo, Daniel Safari Kadenga, Michael Muye Mwang'ombe, Christiano Krisha Daido, Abio Dadoo, Christopher Najib Saro, Karisa Habel Randy, Kelvrin Ogongo Nyakundi, Robert Moreno Shaban, Isnino Fardia Hussein, Edwin Moroni, Collins Maina Mbogo Undisclosed Two females and 15 males Al Shabaab Membership in terror group and possession of counterfeit goods The 17 were found in a two-bedroom apartment. They are aged between 18-27 years https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/29/kwale-court-gives-atpu-week-to-detain-17-terror-suspects_c1886266
Jan. 27, 2019 Kakamega Kakamega Town 1.0 Rashid Abdalla Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Membership in terror group and recruitment None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001311108/terror-suspect-to-remain-in-police-custody-for-ten-days
Jan. 25, 2019 Nyeri Undisclosed 3.0 James Mwai, Habiba Hunshur and Abdul Kibiringi Undisclosed (they are all residents of Nyeri) 2 males and 1 female Al Shabaab Conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism Mwai is allegedly converting from Christianity to Islam and Kibiringi says that his son was the suspect. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Five-more-days-in-cell-for-Dusit-suspects/1056-4955006-10midg4/index.html
Jan. 24, 2019 Undisclosed Undisclosed 1.0 Ziporah Wambui Karanja Kenyan Female Al Shabaab Facilitating terrorism Accused of procuring insurance for two vehicles used by the Dusit attackers https://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Insurance-agent-detained-over-Dusit-attack-/1950946-4949464-pke9j6z/index.html
Jan. 24, 2019 Narok Ntulele 2.0 Two 16 year old students Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab En route for training in Kismayu, Somalia None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/24/terrorism-two-narok-students-arrested-en-route-to-kismayu_c1883718
Jan. 22, 2019 Wajir None 1.0 Isaak Omar Mohammed Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Facilitating terrorism Facilitated Kemunto's travel from Nairobi to Mandera None
Jan. 22, 2019 Elgeyo-Marakwet Iten Town 1.0 Abiwahab Hassan Hussein Foreigner Male Al Shabaab Linked to terrorism activities The suspect has allegedly been commiting crimes in the region https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/23/terror-suspect-arrested-in-iten-police-tighten-security-in-north-rift_c1882623
Jan. 22, 2019 Nairobi None 1.0 Sophia Njoki Mbogo Kenyan Female Al Shabaab Financing terrorism Branch manager at Diamond Trust Bank Eastleigh branch, allowed Abdi to withdraw huge amounts of cash within a short period. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310546/terror-suspect-received-over-sh100m-months-to-attack
Jan. 22, 2019 Nairobi None 1.0 Abdinoor Maalim Osmail Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Financing terrorism He received Ksh 100 million in the past few months https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310546/terror-suspect-received-over-sh100m-months-to-attack
Jan. 22, 2019 Nairobi None 1.0 Abdulahi Muhumed Hassan Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Financing terrorism, aiding and abeting Operates a courier service within Eastleigh. Suspected that the terrorists to move parcels to several locations within the country. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310546/terror-suspect-received-over-sh100m-months-to-attack
Jan. 22, 2019 Nairobi None 1.0 Ali Khamisi Ali Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Constant communication with one of the terrorists, Gichunge None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310546/terror-suspect-received-over-sh100m-months-to-attack
Jan. 22, 2019 Nairobi None 1.0 Ismael Sadiq Ambitham Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Constant communication with one of the terrorists, Gichunge None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310546/terror-suspect-received-over-sh100m-months-to-attack
Jan. 22, 2019 Nairobi Waiyaki Way 1.0 Hassan Abdi Nur Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Financing terrorism activities He operates an M-Pesa business, is said to have registered 52 accounts.He received Ksh 9 million from SA and the same was withdrawn through M-Pesa and later through Diamond Trust Bank, Eastleigh Branch https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001310546/terror-suspect-received-over-sh100m-months-to-attack
Jan. 19, 2019 Undisclosed Undisclosed 1.0 George Ndung'u Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Conspiracy to commit a terrorist act and member of terror group None https://ntv.nation.co.ke/news/2720124-4946916-10k1yc5/index.html
Jan. 19, 2019 Kitui Parkside Villa Hotel 4.0 Muhudin Hassan, Musa Abdulkadir Ahmed (25 yrs), Ahmed Aris Mohamed (24yrs) and Mohamed Abdi Ali (25 yrs) Only Abdulkadir had a Kenyan ID the other 3 were considered to be foreigners Male Al Shabaab Linked to Dusit attack None None
Jan. 19, 2019 Mombasa Bakari, Kisauni 1.0 Sahaila Mwinyi Undisclosed Female Al Shabaab Her status as the wife to suicide bomber, Mahir Khalid Riziki, led to her arrest None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/20/cops-release-wife-of-dusit-suicide-bomber_c1881019
Jan. 19, 2019 Mombasa Majengo, Mvita 1.0 Father of Mahir Khalid Riziki Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab His status as father to suicide bomber, Mahir Khalid Riziki, led to his arrest None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/20/cops-release-wife-of-dusit-suicide-bomber_c1881019
Jan. 19, 2019 Mandera Jamia Mosque 1.0 Muktar Ibrahim Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Conspiracy to commit a terrorist act and member of terror group Assistant Imam. Communicated and facilitated movemenent of one of the terrorists from Mandera to Nairobi. Call logs show links to Somalia https://ntv.nation.co.ke/news/2720124-4946916-10k1yc5/index.html
Jan. 19, 2019 Mandera Jamia Mosque 1.0 Isaak Hussein Ethiopian Male Al Shabaab Conspiracy to commit a terrorist act and member of terror group Arrested with Muktar. He alleges to be a madrassa student https://ntv.nation.co.ke/news/2720124-4946916-10k1yc5/index.html
Jan. 19, 2019 Undisclosed Undisclosed 1.0 Sakina Mariam Abdalla Undisclosed Female Al Shabaab Conspiracy to commit a terrorist act and member of terror group Status as mother of Gichunge led to her arrest https://ntv.nation.co.ke/news/2720124-4946916-10k1yc5/index.html
Jan. 18, 2019 Garissa Alinjugur and Hagdera Market 3.0 Mohamed Abdirahman Abdile, Aden Hassan Mohamed and Ibrahim Ali Bayow Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Linked to Dusit attack The three were found in possession of firearms https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-01-21-probe-on-track-to-nailing-dusit-attack-terrorists-matiangi/
Jan. 17, 2019 Undisclosed Undisclosed 1.0 Erik?? Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Aiding and abbetting His Safaricom sim card led to his investigation https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001309959/sim-card-gives-detectives-crucial-clues-to-intricate-web-of-terrorists
Jan. 17, 2019 Nairobi Suncity, Eastleigh 1.0 Guleid Abdihakim Somali-Canadian Male Al Shabaab Aiding and abbetting He is under investigation for communicating with one of the attackers https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001309959/sim-card-gives-detectives-crucial-clues-to-intricate-web-of-terrorists
Jan. 17, 2019 Nairobi None 1.0 Oliver Muthee Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Aiding and abbetting Taxi driver alleged to have drove motor vehicle registration KBR 243D to Dusit with one of the killers https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001309959/sim-card-gives-detectives-crucial-clues-to-intricate-web-of-terrorists
Jan. 17, 2019 Undisclosed Undisclosed 1.0 Hussein Muhamed Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Close connections with the terror group None https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2019/01/wife-and-father-of-riverside-suicide-bomber-arrested-in-mombasa/
Jan. 17, 2019 Nairobi Two Rivers Mall 1.0 Osman Ibrahim None Male Al Shabaab None None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/19/terrorist-were-transported-to-dusit-by-taxi-say-police_c1880404
Jan. 16, 2019 Nairobi Near MP Shah Hospital 1.0 Joel Ng'ang'a Wainaina Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Aiding and abbetting Ferried one of the attackers to various destinations around Nairobi https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001309959/sim-card-gives-detectives-crucial-clues-to-intricate-web-of-terrorists
Jan. 16, 2019 Meru Maua 1.0 Gladys Kaari Justus Kenyan Female Al Shabaab Aiding and abbetting Mpesa agent who has been in communication with one of the suspects, Erik. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001309959/sim-card-gives-detectives-crucial-clues-to-intricate-web-of-terrorists AND https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/01/19/terrorist-were-transported-to-dusit-by-taxi-say-police_c1880404
Jan. 15, 2019 Nairobi Dusit 2 1.0 Bryson Mwamburi Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Suspected terrorist Mistakenly arrested at the crime scene He was released the following day https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019-01-16-case-of-mistaken-identity-as-dusit-attack-suspect-released/
Dec. 1, 2018 Tana River Asa Forest None Dumal Haji Osman & Hasan Borow Khamis Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Linked to abduction of Italian worker by terror group. They were allegedly supplying food to the abductors None https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Three-probed-over-abduction-of-Italian-volunteer/1056-4879840-1evmhc/index.html
Nov. 25, 2018 Tana River Tarasaa Village in Garsen None Ms Elima-Said Adan's wife and Mr Abdi's in-law Undisclosed Female and undisclosed Al Shabaab Linked to abduction of Italian worker by terror group Police found two motorbikes in connection with the attack https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/tana-river/Suspected-abductor-wife-arrested/3444928-4868664-othadxz/index.html
Nov. 23, 2018 Undisclosed Undisclosed None 20 suspects Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab Linked to abduction of Italian worker by terror group None https://www.nation.co.ke/news/20-held-over-abduction-of-Italian-Silvia-Roman/1056-4865346-7bhivg/index.html
Nov. 22, 2018 Laikipia Not specified None 11 suspects 3 Somali, 8 Kenyans Undisclosed Al Shabaab Linked to terror group, attending madrassa classes facilitated by an istitution that was not registered with the Council of Kenya Muslims Suspects were interrogated at the Nanyuki Police Station for two days then handed over to the ATPU in Isiolo https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001296856/11-probed-over-links-to-shabaab-terror-group
Nov. 22, 2018 Kilifi Chakama and Galana-Kulalu None 14 suspects Undisclosed undisclosed Al Shabaab Linked to abduction of Italian worker by terror group Police are searching for Said Abdi Adan who escaped the area a few days before the abduction https://www.nation.co.ke/news/14-arrested-in-search-for-kidnapped-Italian/1056-4863662-ulsj7s/index.html
Sept. 20, 2018 Nairobi Eastleigh None 2 suspects Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab Suspected terrorists None https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2018/09/2-suspected-terrorists-arrested-as-vigilance-is-heightened-on-westgate-mall-anniversary/
Sept. 8, 2018 Lamu Lamu King Fahad Hospital staff headquarters None 1 suspect Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Linked to terror group The suspect was found with material for making a bomb and improvised explosive devices https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/09/08/lamu-terror-suspect-arrested-bomb-making-materials-recovered_c1815566
Sept. 5, 2018 Garissa Ijara and Liboi None 2 suspects 1 Kenyan, 1 European Male Al Shabaab Suspected Al-Shabaab accomplices None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/09/05/two-suspected-al-shabaab-accomplices-arrested-in-garissa_c1814055
Aug. 30, 2018 Mombasa Outside Mombasa Court None Feruz Hamid Undisclosed Female None Planning to attack courtroom Found drawing sketch of courtroom while in session where Feruz faces 9 counts since arrest on 7 January https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Judge-stops-hearing-as-terror-suspect-sketches-court-plan/1954178-4735136-eoxljpz/index.html
Aug. 30, 2018 Mombasa Outside Mombasa Court None Shamsa Abubakar Undisclosed Female None Planning to attack courtroom Feruz's sister, who is charged as accomplice https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Judge-stops-hearing-as-terror-suspect-sketches-court-plan/1954178-4735136-eoxljpz/index.html
July 18, 2018 Wajir Habaswein None 6 boys - names withheld. Aged between 17 - 25 yrs. Undisclosed Male None None None None
July 15, 2018 Nairobi None None Waleed Ahmed Zein Undisclosed Male IS Financing and facilitating terrorism Waleed & Halima are suspected to be serving the Islamic State and to have established an intricate financial facilitation network spanning across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and East Africa. http://www.kbc.co.ke/police-arrest-two-terror-facilitators/
July 15, 2018 Nairobi None None Halima Adan Ali Kenyan Female IS Financing and facilitating terrorism None http://www.kbc.co.ke/police-arrest-two-terror-facilitators/
June 21, 2018 Mombasa Outside Mombasa Court None Ummulkheir Sadri Abdalla Undisclosed Female Al Shabaab Member of Terror group, Conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts in the country. Had been arrested in 2016, Re-arrested by ATPU officers after court released them on bond https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Terror-suspects-arrested-after-leaving-Mombasa-court--/1954178-4624498-ak5xqez/index.html
June 18, 2018 Wajir None None Mumina Eroba Undisclosed Female Al Shabaab Wanted in Connexion with attack on Qarsa Primary School Wajir She surrendered herself to the police. https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/wajir/Wajir-terror-suspect-surrenders/3444790-4621474-15fdgclz/index.html
June 18, 2018 Mombasa None None Khadija Abubakar Abdulkadir Kenyan Female Al Shabaab Member of Terror group, Conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts in the country, Conspiracy to join Al Shabaab and ISIS " https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Terror-suspects-arrested-after-leaving-Mombasa-court--/1954178-4624498-ak5xqez/index.html
June 18, 2018 Mombasa None None Halima Adan Ali Kenyan Female Al Shabaab Member of Terror group, Conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts in the country. "; Her sister Abdia Adan Ali was then arrested for impersonating her in court https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Terror-suspects-arrested-after-leaving-Mombasa-court--/1954178-4624498-ak5xqez/index.html' https://citizentv.co.ke/news/al-shabaab-suspect-sister-arrested-for-colluding-with-nairobi-lawyer-205102/
June 11, 2018 Mandera Bula Hawa, Kenya-Somali border None Abdullahi Daud Hassan Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Possession of bombs & bomb-making material, rifles & ammunition From Mandera https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001243126/police-thwart-terror-attack-and-arrest-six
June 8, 2018 None Bula Hawa, Kenya-Somali border None 4 Suspects Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab None None None
June 8, 2018 Garissa None None Halima Adan Ali None Female None Leader of all female terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001285000/how-female-terror-suspect-vanished-from-mombasa-court-and-reappeared
June 8, 2018 None Bula Hawa, Kenya-Somali border None Ismail Issack Mohamed Kenyan Male Al Shabaab None None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001243126/police-thwart-terror-attack-and-arrest-six
May 28, 2018 Nyeri Majengo None 1(name withheld) Somali Undisclosed Al Shabaab Crossing border from Somalia to commit attacks None https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/nyeri/Police-arrest-three-terrorism-suspects-in-Nyeri-/1954190-4584358-15kk599z/index.html
May 28, 2018 Nyeri Othaya None 2 (names withweld) Undisclosed Undisclosed Al Shabaab Possession of communication gadgets and items associated with al-Shabaab terrorists None https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/nyeri/Police-arrest-three-terrorism-suspects-in-Nyeri-/1954190-4584358-15kk599z/index.html
May 21, 2018 Nairobi Kayole None Francis Macharia Karichu Kenyan Male Al Shabaab conspiracy to commit a terrorist act on 15 Feb 2018, Supporting a terror group by forging an ID card for a suspected Al Shabaab Member Jirma Huka Galgalo, assembling a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED). None https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Man-in-court-over-plan-to-bomb-State-buildings/1056-4575244-l5b9nnz/index.html
May 13, 2018 Mandera El Wak None Adan Mohammed Samow None Male Al Shabaab commission of terror attack in Mandera Quarry on May 3 None https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2018/05/police-arrest-suspect-in-connection-with-mandera-quarry-attack/
May 7, 2018 Nairobi Eastleigh None Fartun Mohammed Guleid None Female Al Shabaab financing and providing logistical support for the Al-Shabaab terror group. Husband to Yassin above, The 2 are also suspected to be using fake Kenyan IDs and to be immigrants from Gedo, Somalia https://citizentv.co.ke/news/nairobi-couple-suspected-of-financing-al-shabaab-arrested-199387/
May 7, 2018 Nairobi Eastleigh None Yassin Abdille Hussein aka Abu Sumeiya None Male Al Shabaab financing and providing logistical support for the Al-Shabaab terror group. Allegedly launders money from businesses to support militants, including wife's brother Abdiweli Mohamed Guleid alias Abdiweli Kamaure, wanted in connection with 2014 Mandera bus attack https://citizentv.co.ke/news/nairobi-couple-suspected-of-financing-al-shabaab-arrested-199387/
April 9, 2018 Garissa None None Halima Adan Ali None Female None Attempt to flee to Somalia to join Al Shabaab; Recruitment of persons into terror group Later released on bail https://citizentv.co.ke/news/al-shabaab-suspect-sister-arrested-for-colluding-with-nairobi-lawyer-205102/
April 5, 2018 Mandera None None Habiba Omar Ali Undisclosed Female None Possession of 5 AK-47 rifles and ammunition None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001275817/police-name-offer-sh16million-bounty-for-eight-suspected-terrorists
March 14, 2018 Mandera Takaba None Suleiman Hemed Mwandilo Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Key facilitators & recruiter heading to Somalia to join Al Shabaab Security officers intercepted the two at a roadblock in Takaba as they were planning to cross over to Somalia through the El-Wak - Boroache route. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001273757/two-mombasa-men-arrested-headed-to-somalia-to-join-al-shabaab
March 14, 2018 Mandera Takaba None Salama Salim Mohamed Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Key facilitators & recruiter heading to Somalia to join Al Shabaab Security officers intercepted the two at a roadblock in Takaba as they were planning to cross over to Somalia through the El-Wak - Boroache route. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001273757/two-mombasa-men-arrested-headed-to-somalia-to-join-al-shabaab
Feb. 28, 2018 Wajir None None 3 Suspects Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab Attempted attack on police station Arrest by GSU & AP following shoot out that lasted upto 20 minutes https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001271995/terrorists-stole-huge-cache-of-arsenal-after-attack-on-police-camps
Feb. 20, 2018 Wajir None None 1 suspect Undisclosed Male Al Shabaab commission of terror attack on Qarsa Primary School in Wajir None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/02/20/suspect-arrested-after-al-shabaab-attack-on-wajir-teachers_c1717670
Feb. 15, 2018 Nairobi None None John Kiarie Kenyan Male None i) Forgery of official documents contrary to section 351 of the Penal Code ii) Facilitating activities of terrorist groups contrary to section 9 (1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act Printed ID Cards for terrorists https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001281107/wanted-police-place-sh1m-bounty-on-man-helping-terrorists
Feb. 15, 2018 Nairobi None None Anthony Kisila Kenyan Male None i) Charged with providing support to al Shabaab by acquiring motor vehicle to have it used as Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device. ii) Dealing with a vehicle, KBE 449M Honda, owned by al Shabaab None https://citizentv.co.ke/news/suspects-who-planned-to-bomb-milimani-courts-to-remain-in-custody-193924/
Feb. 15, 2018 Isiolo Merti None Mohamed Nane Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Planning to conduct attacks in Nairobi using a Vehicle Borne Explosive Device (VBIED) Another suspect, Mbarak Abdi Huka was killed in police raid https://www.nation.co.ke/news/How-Kenyans--helped--terror-suspect-plan-attack/1056-4352058-y8l4i0/index.html
Feb. 15, 2018 Nairobi None None Lydia Nyawira Mburu Kenyan Female None i) Forgery of official documents contrary to section 351 of the Penal Code ii) Facilitating activities of terrorist groups contrary to section 9 (1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act Another suspect was at large for same offence, Francis Maria Ngirachu https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001281107/wanted-police-place-sh1m-bounty-on-man-helping-terrorists
Feb. 15, 2018 Isiolo Merti None Abdimajit Hassan Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Planning to conduct attacks in Nairobi using a Vehicle Borne Explosive Device (VBIED) intended to bomb the supreme court building in order to break Sheikh Gorsa out https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001280054/ig-boinnet-appeals-for-public-help-to-catch-wanted-terror-suspect-anthony-munyasya
Feb. 9, 2018 Kilifi County Kilifi Town, Biashara Street None Saida Matani None Female None Membership in terror group; She was found with three passports belonging to three different people. Apparently, she vehemently refused to be searched thus raising suspicion. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001269054/woman-terror-suspect-arrested-in-kilifi
Jan. 13, 2018 Marsabit Not specified None Sheikh Guyo Gorsa Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Being a member of Al Shabaab and radicalising Kenyan youths on or before January 13 at Madrassa Toba within Marsabit town and on the same dates and place, was found in possession of a mobile phone which had 26 videos Accussed has been charged with 10 counts of terrorism. Guyo Gorsa allegedly committed the offence on or before January 13 at Madrassa Toba within Marsabit town. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001270028/a-sheik-linked-with-being-member-of-alshabab-terror-group-charged
Jan. 11, 2018 Mombasa Kizingo None 9 Suspects Pakistani Undisclosed None Facilitating terrorism Tasleem and the 9 others are suspected of using proceeds from their business to fund terror activities in Pakistan https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/10-pakistani-nationals-arrested-in-kenya-over-terror-links201801111244000001/
Jan. 11, 2018 Mombasa Kizingo None Mohamed Tasleem Pakistani Male None Financing terrorism Tasleem and the 9 others are suspected of using proceeds from their business to fund terror activities in Pakistan https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/10-pakistani-nationals-arrested-in-kenya-over-terror-links201801111244000001/
Jan. 7, 2018 Mombasa Bondeni None Feruz Hamid Abubakar None Female None Possession of bomb-making and explosive material, planning to conduct terror attacks None https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Mombasa-police-want-2-weeks-to-interrogate-terror-suspect/1954178-3511950-469cuq/index.html
Nov. 17, 2017 Mombasa None None Malhassan Hassan Hussein Kenyan Female Suspected ISIS sympathiser Heading to Somalia to join a terror group Rreported by public. She is a suspected ISIS sympathiser and has been arrested in 2014 alongside two of her brothers on terror-related charges https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001261497/she-was-also-arrested-in-2014-alongside-her-two-brothers-ibrahim-kaluime-ali-dzivo
Nov. 10, 2017 Mombasa None None Anthony Mwangi Maina aka Hassan Juleybib Kenyan Male Suspected ISIS sympathiser Heading to Somalia to join a terror group Reported by his parents to be a new Al Shabaab Recruit heading to Somalia. He is a leader of a Korogocho-based criminal gang linked to attacks against security officials and also linked to a terror cell in Isiolo https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001261497/she-was-also-arrested-in-2014-alongside-her-two-brothers-ibrahim-kaluime-ali-dzivo
Nov. 7, 2017 Isiolo Garbatullah/Isiolo-Moyale Rd None Omar Mwalimu Kasambe alias Juma Abbas Zuberi (28 yrs) Tanzanian Male None Heading to Somalia to join a terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001259563/anti-terror-police-arrest-two-tanzanians-suspected-to-be-al-shabaab-recruits
Nov. 7, 2017 Isiolo Garbatullah/Isiolo-Moyale Rd None Ali Juma Kaondo(17 yrs) Tanzanian Male None Heading to Somalia to join a terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001259563/anti-terror-police-arrest-two-tanzanians-suspected-to-be-al-shabaab-recruits
Nov. 5, 2017 Eldoret None None Mohamed Nuru Kenyan Male None Suspicion of terror Arrested and handed over to ATPU for locking himself in a lodging for two days?? https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/article/2001259083/photos-man-arrested-for-locking-himself-in-a-lodging-for-two-days; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FwHnbvsU0o
Oct. 20, 2017 Mombasa Old Town None Hamida Awadh (48 years) Kenyan female unknown unknown None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001258086/omar-demands-unconditional-release-for-female-terror-suspect-seized
Oct. 7, 2017 Kisii Town None unknown unknown male unknown Possession of bomb-making material Preliminary investigations revealed that the materials are used to blast quarry stones and the suspect acquired them from Tanzania. He's likely to be charged with possession of unlicensed explosive material http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Man-arrested-bomb-materials-Kisii/1056-4129096-format-xhtml-12ldlr8z/index.html
Oct. 5, 2017 Egypt Cairo None Firthoza Ali Ahmed Kenyan female None Being in Egypt illegally None Daily Nation October 6. p.11
Oct. 5, 2017 Egypt cairo None Tawfiqa Dahir Adan Kenyan female None Being in Egypt illegally " Daily Nation October 6. p.11
Oct. 5, 2017 Egypt cairo None Aisha Mafudh Ashur Kenyan female None Being in Egypt illegally " Daily Nation October 6. p.11
Sept. 29, 2017 Kilifi Malindi None Pastor Paul Mackenzi Joyce, Mwikamba, 20 of his followers Kenyan 1 male, 1 female, 19 unknown Unknown indoctrinating children with extreme religious teachings - on suspicion of radicalising 53 children using extreme Christian and Muslim doctrines The Pastor/televangelist and his followers have been accused of teaching extremist ideology. Tthe magistrate allowed police to detain him for 15 Days from 2nd October http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Cleric-in-extreme-teachings-case-still-detained/1056-4121862-15m5hyc/index.html
Sept. 19, 2017 Isiolo Isiolo Town None Shadrack Munene Kabaara alias Hassan Munene Kenyan male Al Shabaab Recruiting agent for Al-Shabaab who monitors those arrested on their way to join the terrorist group in Somalia; Heading to Somalia to join Al Shabaab None http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/isiolo/Shabaab-suspect-arrested-Isiolo/1183266-4102252-9lcicwz/index.html
Sept. 15, 2017 Isiolo Merile None Bizoza Abderauf Burundi Male None Heading to Somalia to join a terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/m/article/2001254299/four-burundians-arrested-while-headed-for-somalia-to-join-al-shabaab
Sept. 14, 2017 Mandera GK Prison None Abdirahman Abdi Takow (22 years) Somali Male Al Shabaab sneaking into the Mandera GK Prison with the aim of spying for Al-Shabaab terror group Convicted & sentenced to 30 yrs by Mandera Court . An ATPU officer gave testimony that investigations concluded the accused was an Amiyat (Al-Shabaab spying group) http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mandera/Mandera-Shabaab-spy-30-years-jail/1183298-4209132-exlh27/index.html
Sept. 12, 2017 Isiolo Merile None Nshimirimana Fulgnce Shadady Burundi Male None Heading to Somalia to join a terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/m/article/2001254299/four-burundians-arrested-while-headed-for-somalia-to-join-al-shabaab
Sept. 12, 2017 Isiolo Merile None Niyongere Yusuf Burundi Male None Heading to Somalia to join a terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/m/article/2001254299/four-burundians-arrested-while-headed-for-somalia-to-join-al-shabaab
Sept. 12, 2017 Isiolo Merile None Ntakarutimana Benerd Burundi male None Heading to Somalia to join a terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/m/article/2001254299/four-burundians-arrested-while-headed-for-somalia-to-join-al-shabaab
Aug. 28, 2017 Mombasa SGR terminal None Kristen Prince Kishombe Malawi Male Unknown possession of photographs and sketches of the Mombasa SGR terminus None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001253154/man-charged-with-terrorism-for-taking-pictures-of-sgr
Aug. 25, 2017 Mombasa Mombasa Law Courts None Abdiaziz Abdullahi Abdi Kenyan Male Unknown Being in possession of six hand grenades, gun and bullets without the authority from an explosive licensing officer. Was found guilty of being in possession of one AK-47 rifle, and 270 bullets without firearm certificates. Convicted for six out of nine criminal counts. Jailed him for four years for each of three counts and ten years for another count. Jalied for 22 years. http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mombasa/Man-jailed-explosives-Mombasa/1954178-4070796-4s1fyf/index.html
Aug. 25, 2017 Mombasa Mombasa Law Courts None Isaak Noor Kenyan Male Unknown Being in possession of six hand grenades, gun and bullets without the authority from an explosive licensing officer. Acquited for failure of prosecution to link him to crimes None
Aug. 18, 2017 Meru Mikinduri None Eric Gikundi (23) Kenyan Male unknown Unclear he had allegedlystarted being recruited by the American & Kenyan http://www.nation.co.ke/news/American-arrested-Meru-al-shabaab/1056-4062638-uid82rz/index.html
Aug. 18, 2017 Meru Meru town None Mohamed Ismael Adan (61) Kenyan Male unknown Recruiting youth into an unspecified terrorist organisation None http://www.nation.co.ke/news/American-arrested-Meru-al-shabaab/1056-4062638-uid82rz/index.html
Aug. 18, 2017 Mombasa Bamburi None Hussein Said Omar (Killed) Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Implicated in Mpeketoni attacks as well as attacks in Mwalei, Pandaguo, and Milihoi. Also said to have offered logistical support to Militants in Boni Forest None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001251819/police-gun-down-most-wanted-terrorist
Aug. 18, 2017 Meru Meru town None Abdi Korad Aden (47) American Male unknown Recruiting youth into an unspecified terrorist organisation None http://www.nation.co.ke/news/American-arrested-Meru-al-shabaab/1056-4062638-uid82rz/index.html
Aug. 15, 2017 Kwale Likoni None unknown unknown Male unknown Members of a terror group. Suspect was in possession of assorted weapons and radicalization CDs. None None
July 30, 2017 Mombasa Mtopanga None Kahir Murit alias Mustapha Juma Nassir, unknown Male Al Shabaab Membership in a terror group None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/07/30/wanted-terror-suspect-arrested-in-mombasa-police-hunting-accomplices_c1607061
July 20, 2017 Nairobi Huruma None Salad Tari Gufu (25 yrs) Kenyan Male None Alleged recruitment and financing of Al Shabaab The accused submitted himself to police after his name was placed on a wanted list and was there arrested. Released without charge on 3 Aug with the judge ruling that the police had wrongfully arrested him instead of his brother. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Police-release-terror-suspect-without-charge/1056-4043400-qho4myz/index.html
July 13, 2017 Isiolo Isiolo Town None Boru Diba Dibe alias Scoshy Kenyan Male Al Shabaab Being in possession of bomb material; preparation of a terrorist attack None http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Police-arrest-terror-suspect-/1056-4014672-x29o90z/index.html
July 11, 2017 Lamu None None Badister Charo Katana Kenyan Male Al Shabaab a) Member of Al Shabaab; b) Being found in possession of military attire and boots with intent to commit terrorism; c) Collecting information on military and security operations in Lamu and Tana River and passed it to Al Shabaab in the forest. Confessed and sentenced to 30 years, 20 yrs & 30 years for the 3 counts https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001248289/lamu-court-jails-al-shabaab-member-for-70-years
July 1, 2017 Nairobi Vigilance House None Waiss Abdulaziz Mohamed Kenyan Male unknown promoting terrorism, membership to a terror group, participation in terror activities, and possession of articles connected to terrorism Suspect was a police officer arrested for a malicious online post. he was later fund with a laptop, 3 sim cards, and material used in radicalisation of youth https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/07/04/cop-to-remain-in-custody-for-fanning-online-terrorism_c1590157
June 18, 2017 Nairobi Eastliegh None 88 arrested in anti-terror swoop 15 Foreigners unknown unknown Membership in a terror group None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001244154/police-hold-88-suspects-including-15-foreigners-in-anti-terror-operation
June 17, 2017 Taita Taveta Voi Town None Yayha Salim Bakari Kenyan Male Al Shabaab recruited several minors aged 16-17 to join al Shabaab. None None
June 17, 2017 Taita Taveta Voi Town None Abdallah Ramadhan Kenyam Male Al Shabaab recruited several minors aged 16-17 to join al Shabaab. None None
June 17, 2017 Nairobi None None Mohamed Anguzo Kenyan Male Al Shabaab recruited several minors aged 16-17 to join al Shabaab. None None
June 17, 2017 Taita Taveta Voi Town None Julius Mwandenzi alias Zinde, Zebebwa, Ibras Kenyan Male Al Shabaab recruited several minors aged 16-17 to join al Shabaab. None None
June 10, 2017 Somalia Bula Hawa (Kenya & Somali police) None Abdullahi Daud Adan Kenyan (from Mandera) Male None series of IED attacks in the Northern part of the country that have claimed 17 police officers None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001243126/police-thwart-terror-attack-and-arrest-six
June 10, 2017 Somalia Bula Hawa None Ismail Issack Mohamed Kenyan (from Mandera) Male None series of IED attacks in the Northern part of the country that have claimed 17 police officers None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001243126/police-thwart-terror-attack-and-arrest-six
June 7, 2017 Isiolo Sericho, on the Garba Tulla-Isiolo None 3 unknown Kenyan (Isiolo) Unknown None Attempting to cross into Somalia and join Al Shabaab None http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/isiolo/Police-arrest-5-en-route-to-Somalia/1183266-3959300-format-xhtml-ifl9b9/index.html
June 7, 2017 Wajir Bute None 2 unknown Kenyan (Isiolo) Unknown None Attempting to cross into Somalia and join Al Shabaab None http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/isiolo/Police-arrest-5-en-route-to-Somalia/1183266-3959300-format-xhtml-ifl9b9/index.html
May 26, 2017 Mandera Mandera None Ahmed Abdi Yare Kenyan Male None Members of a terror group. In possession of assorted weapons and IED making materials. Responsible for recent landmine attacks in North Eastern region. None None
May 22, 2017 Unknown(Northeastern) Unknown None unknown Unknown Unknown Al Shabaab Iinvolvement in May 16th IED attack that killed four civilians in Garissa County’s Liboi border None http://www.nation.co.ke/counties/Police-arrest-2-terror-suspects-in-northern-Kenya/1107872-3938292-13qu72wz/index.html
May 22, 2017 Unknown(Northeastern) Unknown None unknown Unknown Unknown Al Shabaab Involved in the killing of Chief in Omar Jiliow in Mandera County on May 15th None http://kenyanewsagency.go.ke/en/two-suspects-in-custody-over-garissa-and-mandera-terror-attacks-saleh/
April 15, 2017 Kwale Likoni None Juma Mwengo Athman Kenyan Male Al-Shabaab Members of a terror group. Possession of assorted weapons and IED making materials. Responsible for recent landmine attacks in North Eastern region.session of assorted weapons and explosives and CDs with radical preaching None None
April 15, 2017 Mandera None None Stephen Wangechi Kenyan Male None Members of a terror group. Possession of assorted weapons and IED making materials. Responsible for recent landmine attacks in North Eastern region.session of assorted weapons and explosives and CDs with radical preaching None None
April 7, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Barkhatle Maham Somali male None Suspected of being an Al-Shabaab operative None https://www.rckkenya.org/daily-nation-police-hold-four-terror-suspects-after-operations-in-dadaab/
April 7, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Mohamed Aden Somali Male None suspected of being an Al-Shabaab operative and a human smuggler None https://www.rckkenya.org/daily-nation-police-hold-four-terror-suspects-after-operations-in-dadaab/
April 4, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Bare Hussein Mahat, Somali Male None human trafficking and hosting Al-Shabaab terrorists at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. None Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001235199/seven-refugees-arrested-in-dadaab-camp-for-hosting-terrorists
April 4, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Shamsudin Dubow, Somali Male None human trafficking and hosting Al-Shabaab terrorists at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. None Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001235199/seven-refugees-arrested-in-dadaab-camp-for-hosting-terrorists
April 4, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Nasra Abdi Noor . Somali Female None human trafficking and hosting Al-Shabaab terrorists at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001235199/seven-refugees-arrested-in-dadaab-camp-for-hosting-terrorists
April 4, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Anab Mohamed Muhamed Somali Female None human trafficking and hosting Al-Shabaab terrorists at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001235199/seven-refugees-arrested-in-dadaab-camp-for-hosting-terrorists
April 4, 2017 Garissa Dadsab None Bertie Mohamed Khalif, Somali Male None human trafficking and hosting Al-Shabaab terrorists at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001235199/seven-refugees-arrested-in-dadaab-camp-for-hosting-terrorists
April 4, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Ahmed Abdi Mohamud Somali Male None human trafficking and hosting Al-Shabaab terrorists at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. None Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001235199/seven-refugees-arrested-in-dadaab-camp-for-hosting-terrorists
April 4, 2017 Garissa Dadaab None Omar Mohamed Khalif, Somali Male None human trafficking and hosting Al-Shabaab terrorists at the Dadaab Refugee Camp. None Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001235199/seven-refugees-arrested-in-dadaab-camp-for-hosting-terrorists
March 27, 2017 Kilifi Malindi None Ali Husein Ali alias Trusted one Somali Male Linked to ISIS & Al Shabaab facilitating the travel of recruits from Kenya and Somalia to join ISIS in Libya; facilitating illegal immigrants enter Europe; ihuman smuggling and terrorism financing None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001234538/wanted-terror-suspects-linked-to-isis-recruitment-arrested-in-malindi
March 27, 2017 Kilifi Malindi None Abdi Mohamed Yusuf Kenyan Male ISIS ferrying recruits from one destination to the other through Kampala and Busia border and Juba None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001234538/wanted-terror-suspects-linked-to-isis-recruitment-arrested-in-malindi
March 27, 2017 Kilifi Malindi None Ibrahim Abasheikh Muktar Kenyan Male None housing immigrants in lodges in Eastleigh, Malindi and other areas before moving them to Libya, Syria and Europe through Kampala and Busia border and Juba. None https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001234538/wanted-terror-suspects-linked-to-isis-recruitment-arrested-in-malindi
March 14, 2017 Lamu Shella None Nur Swaleh Mahdi Kenyan Male Al-Shabaab members of a terror group. None None
March 14, 2017 Lamu Shella None Abdirahim Salmim Mohamed Kenyan Male Al-Shabaab members of a terror group. None None
March 14, 2017 Lamu Shella None Salim Abdulkarim Salim Kenyan Male Al-Shabaab members of a terror group None None
March 10, 2017 Kilifi Malindi None Nuru Swaleh Kenyan Female Al-Shabaab Terrorism financing None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/03/12/seven-suspects-arrested-in-malindi-were-funding-al-shabaab-police_c1523070
March 10, 2017 Kilifi Malindi None Salim Abdulkarim Kenyan Male Al-Shabaab Terrorism financing None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/03/12/seven-suspects-arrested-in-malindi-were-funding-al-shabaab-police_c1523069
March 10, 2017 Kilifi Majengo None Abdulkarim Salim Kenyan Male Al-Shabaab Terrorism financing None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/03/12/seven-suspects-arrested-in-malindi-were-funding-al-shabaab-police_c1523074
March 10, 2017 Kilifi Malindi None Khadija Namaan Kenyan Female Al-Shabaab Terrorism financing None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/03/12/seven-suspects-arrested-in-malindi-were-funding-al-shabaab-police_c1523073
March 10, 2017 kilifi Malindi None Feiruz Salim Kenyan Female Al-Shabaab Terrorism financing None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/03/12/seven-suspects-arrested-in-malindi-were-funding-al-shabaab-police_c1523072
March 10, 2017 kilifi Malindi None Fatma Salim Kenyan Female Al-Shabaab Terrorism financing None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/03/12/seven-suspects-arrested-in-malindi-were-funding-al-shabaab-police_c1523071
Feb. 18, 2017 Mombasa Mtwapa None Nasra Hyder Faiz Kenyan Female ISIS Returnee from Syria, had joined ISIS None None
Feb. 18, 2017 Mombasa Kizingo None Salim Mohamed Rashid Kenyan Male ISIS Returnee from Syria, had joined ISIS None None
Jan. 7, 2017 Garissa None None Farah Aden Kenyan Male Al shabaab Planning terror attacks on churches and other sites in Nairobi None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/01/11/police-detain-al-shabaab-suspects-planning-attacks-on-nairobi-churches_c1485563
Jan. 7, 2017 Nairobi None None Abdifatah Nur Kenyan Male Al Shabaab planning terror attacks on churches and other sites in Nairobi None https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/01/11/police-detain-al-shabaab-suspects-planning-attacks-on-nairobi-churches_c1485563