Nairobi leads in 1,011 homicides recorded across Kenya

Some 1,011 homicides were committed last year with Nairobi, Kilifi, Homa Bay, Kiambu and Narok leading in the number of cases, a study shows.A majority of the victims were either attacked by assailants known to them, due to unresolved conflicts at the family or community levels, or the killings were fueled by the growing culture of violence.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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A majority of the victims were either attacked by assailants known to them, due to unresolved conflicts at the family or community levels, or the killings were fueled by the growing culture of violence.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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