Security situation within Nairobi County

Recently, a survey was conducted on crime statistics in Nairobi County. The results indicated that crime
is gaining momentum and criminals are targeting individuals of all ages, business premises, M-Pesa
operators, residential homes etc. Witnesses have stated that most crimes are committed in broad
daylight.

Causes of rising crime

❖ Un employment
❖ Hard economic times
❖ Illiteracy
❖ Rural urban migration and
❖ Drought spell by extension

Crime ranges from

❖ Muggings
❖ Assaults/serious assaults
❖ Robbery with violence
❖ Carjacking’s
❖ Murder
❖ House breaking and Burglaries

Current (new) crime hot spot areas includes

❖ Drive in flyover, up to KCA along Thika road
❖ KCA underpass and Total exit along Thika road
❖ Globe cinema round about and Kipande road
❖ ABC Place and kangemi along Waiyaki way
❖ Within CBD, areas affected includes, River road, archive area, Kirinyaga road and fig tree

Other notable areas known for crime includes

❖ Kibra
❖ Mathare
❖ Huruma
❖ Babadogo
❖ Kariobangi
❖ Dandora
❖ Kayole
❖ Kawangware
❖ kangemi and
❖ Mukuru Kwa Njenga/Kayamba

Note
Please note, crime rate has gone up throughout the Country based on the above-mentioned factors.
Therefore it is important to take care of your personal safety first as you continue with your
endeavors

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Recommendations
❖ Do not resist, argue or fight back with the criminal gangs but comply with their demands
❖ Pedestrians to be aware of your surroundings. Take note of parked cars, individuals loitering
around you,
❖ Avoid walking alone in darkness, try as much as possible to get home before late
❖ Reduce the use of mobile phones, tablets and laptops in traffic (especially if you do not have
tinted glasses)
❖ Do not carry ATM cards when not absolutely necessary
❖ Evaluate the amount of money to be deposited in your Mpesa account
❖ Do not leave bags, wallets or any valuable item on the chair of your vehicle when parking in a
public place as it attracts criminals
❖ Keep your car doors locked and rolled up at all times.
❖ While driving home, lookout for cars following you, look out for cars parked too close to your
gate, watch out for unfamiliar individuals in your neighborhood.
❖ Highly advisable to install CCTV systems in your homes
❖ Those with security fences, ensure they are working.

for security support, please

❖ Call National Police Service, Nairobi Area Police County Control room 020 3556771