Al-Shabaab

A Mombasa court has charged a Turkish businessman with membership in the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and other terrorism-related offenses, including illegal firearm possession. He and his co-accused were released on bond, with their pretrial hearing set for February 19, 2026. The case follows a recent suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa.

January 26, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A chief and a primary school teacher were killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab ambush in Hulugho, Garissa County, on the night of January 25, 2026. The National Police Service has deployed a multi-agency security team to track down the perpetrators. Local leaders have condemned the violence and extended condolences to the families.