A Kenyan man who pleaded guilty to a grenade attack earlier this week in Nairobi has been given life in prison, while Somali insurgent group al-Shabab continues to threaten more violence across Kenya in retaliation for its offensive into Somalia. Elgiva Bwire Oliacha confessed to being a member of al-Shabab, and admitted his role in […]
Kenyan Sentenced to Life in Prison for Grenade Attacks
Posted October 28th, 2011 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
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Al-Shabab Leader in Somalia Calls for Attacks Against Kenya
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 6:10 pm (UTC-5)
An al-Shabab militant leader in Somalia is calling on his followers to carry out huge explosions inside Kenya, in retaliation for Kenyan troops going into Somalia to try and stop the Islamic militants. Sheikh Muktar Robow says tossing grenades is not enough. He is urging the militants to strike what he calls big painful blows. […]
Kenya Reports First Direct Clash With al-Shabab in Somalia
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
Kenya says its troops in Somalia have exchanged fire with al-Shabab militants in the first direct clash between the sides. A Kenyan military statement says Kenyan troops were attacked by about 45 al-Shabab fighters Thursday as the troops moved toward the southern Somali town of Qoqani to reinforce forward positions. The statement says Kenyan forces […]
Kenya Reports First Direct Clash With al-Shabab in Somalia
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
Kenya says its troops in Somalia have exchanged fire with al-Shabab militants in the first direct clash between the sides. A Kenyan military statement says Kenyan troops were attacked by about 45 al-Shabab fighters Thursday as the troops moved toward the southern Somali town of Qoqani to reinforce forward positions. The statement says Kenyan forces […]
HRW to Kenya: Account for Missing in Mt. Elgon Crackdown
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
A human-rights group is calling on Kenya to account for at least 300 people who disappeared three years ago during a crackdown on insurgents in the Mount Elgon region of western Kenya. U.S.-based Human Rights Watch says an independent group should investigate suspected mass graves and atrocities allegedly committed by Kenyan security forces and the […]
HRW to Kenya: Account for Missing in Mr. Elgon Crackdown
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
A human rights group has called on Kenya to account for at least 300 people who disappeared as authorities cracked down on insurgents in the Mount Elgon region three years ago. U.S.-based Human Rights Watch is calling for an independent investigation of suspected mass graves and of atrocities allegedly committed by Kenyan security forces and […]
Four Killed in Attack on Vehicle in Northeastern Kenya
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
At least four Kenyan government workers are dead after their vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in northeastern Kenya. Police say the vehicle was carrying eight education and security officials when it was attacked Thursday in the El Wak area, not far from the Kenyan-Somali border. It was not immediately clear who was behind […]
Four Killed in Attack on Vehicle in Northeastern Kenya
Posted October 27th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Local media reports and eyewitnesses say gunmen have attacked a vehicle in northeastern Kenya, killing at least four people. The reports say the attack happened in the sparsely populated northeastern district of Mandera, near the Somali-Kenya border. It is not immediately clear who is responsible for the attack, or who was being targeted. The incident […]
Kenya Suspect in Grenade Attack Says He is Al-Shabab Member
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
A Kenyan man has pleaded guilty to one of two grenade attacks in Nairobi this week and attested in court that he is a member of the Somali-based militant group al-Shabab. Elgiva Bwire Oliacha pleaded guilty Wednesday to causing grievous bodily harm and other charges in connection with a grenade attack at a crowded bus […]
Kenya Arrests Terror Suspect Following Nairobi Attacks
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
Kenyan police have arrested a man suspected of belonging to a terrorist group thought to be responsible for a series of attacks in the country, one day after two explosions in the capital Nairobi killed one person and left more than 20 wounded. Police said late Tuesday they detained a Kenyan man, along with a […]
