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SECUREX MONTHLY SECURITY BRIEFING

JANUARY-2017

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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 3

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH: ........................................................................................................................ 3

ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE DAYS OF THE WEEK IN NAIROBI ........................................... 4

ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE DAYS OF THE WEEK FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY ......... 5

ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE ACT IN NAIROBI .................................................................... 6

ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE ACT FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY .................................. 7

ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO PHYSICAL LOCATION .................................................................... 8

ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE SCENES OF INCIDENTS IN NAIROBI ...................................... 9

ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE SCENES OF INCIDENTS IN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY ...... 10

COMPARISON ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE WEEKS ......................................................... 11

AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS IN NAIROBI ...................................................................................................... 12

AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY .................................................................... 13

SOME NOTABLE NEWS ................................................................................................................................. 14

Crimes drop as Govt invests more in security ....................................................................................... 14

Alarm as more women engage in violent crimes – study...................................................................... 15

Five Biggest Security Threats in Kenya Today........................................................................................ 16

SECURITY & SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................................... 19

Secure your home against burglary ....................................................................................................... 19

PRODUCTS & SERVICES TIPS ......................................................................................................................... 20

EMERGENCY INTRUDER ALARM RESPONSE .......................................................................................... 20

EMERGENCY CONTACTS ............................................................................................................................... 21

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INTRODUCTION

Statistics for January show an upsurge in crime and other related incidents as compared to December.

383 incidents were reported in January as compared to 310 cases reported in December. This was an

increase in general crime by almost 19 per cent. The first week was relatively calmer with 84 incidents,

while the third week was the most crime-prone with 104 incidents. In relation to the days of the week,

Friday had the least while Tuesday had the most incidents.

Apart from murder, armed robberies and theft, another prevalent incident over the month was fire, with

52 incidents noted countrywide. We once again stress the need for caution especially when at home and

the need to at least have a fire extinguisher and some emergency numbers to contact when in distress.

The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards.

Another important deterrent to crime is rapid response to security threats. We can help you out on this

though! Take advantage of our Alarm Back-up Response offer: Pay upfront for 11 months and get the 12th

month absolutely free.

For your own information we have put below a list of incidents that have been noted on our end this past

month, with a matching analysis intended to show the current trends.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH:

On Thursday 26th January 2017, along Mombasa Road - A garbage collector was apprehended by

our guards at an industrial company after he was found with stolen items. He was taken to East

Gate Police Station by our Mobile Response Team.

On Friday 27th January 2017, along Gitanga Road off Valley Road - Three suspected fraudsters were

apprehended by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials with the help of our security guards after

they masqueraded as KRA officials and demanded payment from a restaurant. The suspects had

fake documentation and ID cards. They were taken to Kilimani Police Station.

On Saturday 28th January 2018, along Baba Dogo Road - An employee of an EPZ company in the

area was apprehended by our security guards after he was found with stolen items. He was handed

over to Ruaraka Police Station by our Mobile Response Team.

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ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE DAYS OF THE WEEK IN NAIROBI

Most incidents in Nairobi were reported on Tuesday as compared to Wednesday in December.

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ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE DAYS OF THE WEEK FOR THE REST OF THE

COUNTRY

Most incidents in the rest of the country were reported on Tuesday as compared to Wednesday in December.

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ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE ACT IN NAIROBI

The most prevalent incident in Nairobi was shot thugs, as was the case in December.

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ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE ACT FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY

The most prevalent incident in the rest of the country was murder, a trend which replicated itself in December as well.

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ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO PHYSICAL LOCATION

KEY: ZONE A: Muthaiga, Runda, Nyari, Gigiri, Thika Road ZONE B: Brookside, Westlands, Waiyaki Way, ZONE C: Kilimani, Lavington, Ngong Road,Langata, Kibera ZONE D: Mombasa Road, Mlolongo, North Airport, Industrial Area. ZONE E: Nairobi Central Business District. ZONE F: Parklands, Pangani, Ngara.

NOTE: Please note there were 286 other incidents reported outside Nairobi.

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ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE SCENES OF INCIDENTS IN NAIROBI

As was the trend in December, most crimes in Nairobi were recorded in public places.

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ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE SCENES OF INCIDENTS IN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY

Most criminal activity was noted in public places across the rest of the country.

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COMPARISON ANALYSIS OF INCIDENTS IN RELATION TO THE WEEKS

Most incidents in the rest of the country were recorded in the third week of the month as compared to the last

week in December while in Nairobi, most incidents were recorded in the last week of the month as compared to

the first week.

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AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS IN NAIROBI This map is interactive at: https://goo.gl/3TNY2F THEFT ARMED ROBBERY FIRE MURDER SHOT THUGS RIOT ARRESTED SUSPECTS MOB JUSTICE PHYSICAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC DISPUTE ATTEMPTED MURDER ABDUCTION SMUGGLING OF CONTRABAND GOODS DEATH THREAT SUICIDE FRAUD TERRORISM RECOVERED ARTILLERY ALTERCATION CARJACKING INTRUSION

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AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY This map is interactive at: https://goo.gl/SgMt9M

THEFT ARMED ROBBERY CARJACKING FIRE RIOT MOB JUSTICE FRAUD MURDER ABDUCTION SHOT THUGS PHYSICAL ASSAULT DRUG PEDDLING/ ILLICIT BREW RECOVERED ARTILLERY TERRORISM DOMESTIC DISPUTE CATTLE RUSTLING POACHING DEFILEMENT/RAPE TRIBAL/LAND CLASHES PRISON BREAK ATTEMPTED MURDER ARRESTED SUSPECTS SUICIDE ALTERCATION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS SMUGGLING OF

CONTRABAND GOODS DEATH THREAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING INTRUSION BANDITRY ARSON

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SOME NOTABLE NEWS

Crimes drop as Govt invests more in security

Crime levels across the country have significantly reduced as a result of increased investments in police

vehicles and recruitment of more officers. According to President Uhuru Kenyatta, cases of robbery with

violence reduced nationwide by up to 25 percent in the period between 2013 and 2016, with cases of

motor vehicle theft reducing by 17 percent over the same period. “In 2016, some 2,667 cases of robbery

were reported compared to 3,551 in 2013. One thousand three hundred and fifty five cases of motor

vehicle theft were reported in 2016 in contrast to 1,631 cases in 2013,” noted President Kenyatta while

attributing the gains made to increased number of police officers and faster responses to crime scenes

owing to improved mobility.

In Nairobi alone, incidents of motor vehicles theft declined by 43 percent, as cases of robbery with

violence went down by 32 percent. Muggings fell by 27 percent. “Security has significantly improved in

Nairobi, robberies fell from 436 reported in 2014, to 295 in 2016 and motor vehicle theft fell from 340 to

195 in within the same period,” he said. “Offences targeting individuals such as muggings fell from 1,360

reported in 2014 to 992 in 2016.”

According to an Ipsos poll released on July 20, 2016, violent crimes were shown to have declined nationally

from 48 percent in November 2015, to 35 percent in June 2016. The opinion poll which had 2,067

respondents, however suggested that there were higher rates of crime in the country’s capital, with 17

percent of Nairobi residents saying they had fallen victim to crime operatives between April and July of

2016, compared to 9 percent nationally.

According to President Kenyatta, investments in the National Police Service have also had a direct impact

on crime reporting; which has resulted into more arrests of those found violating the law. “The number

of crimes reported has gone up, reflecting overall more arrests made by the increased presence of police

officers,” he observed. Over the last four years, crime reporting went up by 7 percent, despite surveys

conducted in the past indicating that Kenyans were reluctant when it came to reporting criminals to the

police. According to the July 2016 poll, a significant 54 percent of crime victims did not report to the police

often because they felt police officers were inefficient. Interestingly though, three per cent of respondents

then said police stations were too far from them.

It is these glaring gaps that President Kenyatta said led to a boom in criminal activities in the past, a

scenario that has since changed. The President was speaking during the launch of 500 police vehicles in

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the third phase of police vehicle leasing programme at Uhuru Park on Monday.…………………. Capital FM,

Tuesday 17th January 2017.

Alarm as more women engage in violent crimes – study

Women are today more involved in violent crimes, including murder, than men are, according to shocking

statistics unveiled yesterday. Out of the 22,000 pre-trial detainees being held in prison remand facilities,

49 per cent are women charged with violent crimes compared to 32 per cent men. Women account for

15 per cent of those accused of property-related offences and 12 per cent of State-regulated offences

compared to men at 27 per cent and five per cent, respectively. Sixteen per cent of the men are facing

sexual offences. Surprisingly, women take an average of 7.3 years on remand, while their male counter-

parts endure at least 9.5 years pending the conclusion of their respective trials, the study disclosed.

The first audit report on the criminal justice system, covering 2013-2014, recommends that more research

needs to be conducted to determine the root cause of domestic violent behaviour by women. “Evidence

suggests that if the State was to confine itself to holding on remand only those accused of violent offences,

the number of men in remand would be reduced by 67 per cent and women by 50 per cent,” revealed the

report, which was presented by the Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) Executive Director, Janet

Munywoki.

The report also revealed how the justice system is skewed against the poor, with the rich finding their

way out immediately after the arrest, leaving the poor, who could not negotiate their way out, to flood

the country’s prisons. Chief Justice David Maraga, who presided over the launch of the report at a Nairobi

hotel, acknowledged that all actors in the justice chain—the Judiciary, police, prosecution, prisons,

probation and Children’s Department—have a lot of systemic, structural and agency challenges that

require immediate and urgent attention.

The Head of the Judiciary said conditions in police stations and prison facilities were not favourable for

habitation for special interest groups such as persons with disabilities, expectant and nursing mothers,

children, people with terminal diseases, elderly persons and inter-sex individuals. Justice Maraga said

congestion in prison facilities remained a major challenge since the current prison population was

approximately 55,000, the 17th highest in Africa. This population is far above the capacity of prisons in

the country, at 26,757 people. By the end of the audit, the number of pre-trial detainees was 22,000,

which translated to 40 per cent of the total population of in-mates.

In the prisons survey, 75 per cent of the pre-trial detainees are below 35 years and basically at the peak

of their earning capacity. “The report shows that the existing legal framework is not sensitive to the needs

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of the youth and that is why they find themselves in conflict with the law in their bid to socialise and earn

a living.

As per the audit, 75 per cent of pre-trial detainees in prisons are between 18-35 years of age,” Justice

Maraga observed. “The audit found that more poor people are arrested, charged and sent to prison as

compared to the well-to-do. It is notable the 70 per cent of cases processed through the justice system

are offences which relate to lack of business licences, being drunk and disorderly and creating disturbance,

all of which can be classified as economically or socially petty,” he pointed out.

At the police station, 68 per cent of entries in police cells were cases related to drunk and disorderly,

property offences, state-regulated offences, loitering, disturbance, being a public nuisance and cases

involving children in need of care and protection.…………………. People Daily, Tuesday 24th January 2017.

Five Biggest Security Threats in Kenya Today

According to the annual police crime report, the number of criminal incidents reported rose by 6 percent,

from 72,490 in 2015 to 76,986 last year. The figures, announced by Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta

during a state function on Monday, may have risen due to an uptake of additional platforms of reporting

crime, such as social media. Over the festive period, police recorded no major criminal incidents due to

increased monitoring of social media platforms, such as Twitter, to enhance early detection of criminal

activity. Nevertheless, with 2017 being an election year, security expert’s project that the crime rate may

rise yet again owing to mounting political pressure and tension in the build-up to the August general

elections. The country’s state of security will therefore be brought into sharp focus, especially as the

country draws closer to this year’s polls.

We reckon that these are the biggest threats to your security today:

Election Tension:

Security agencies across the country expect a surge in criminal activity as has been the case in election

years of the past. The possible link between criminal gang activity and political campaigns continues to be

under close scrutiny. On December 30th, Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery released a gazette

notice, listing 89 gangs that been outlawed thanks to efforts by the Inspector General of Police, Joseph

Boinnet.

As mass voter registration exercises kick off, incidents of riots and civil unrest will likely increase in the

coming months as rivals square off in the political arena. State security organisations meanwhile have

been gearing up for what will probably be a challenging year ahead. The government made a great

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statement of intent with the flagging off of 525 vehicles for use by the National Police Service to maintain

peace and order countrywide. The latest police recruitment exercise saw 10,000 citizens picked to

undergo a 9-month training course at various training colleges in Embakasi and Kiganjo in April 2016. The

recruits are set to graduate next month.

Terrorism:

Truth be told, the country has always been in a state of alert regarding terrorism. The number of terror-

related incidents, however, dropped significantly in 2016, with the number of deaths reducing to 16 in

comparison to 202 in 2015. The government continues to clamp down on Somali-based extremist group

Al Shabaab, reporting that hundreds of young people have been intercepted while on their way to

Somalia. Beyond this, over 100 youth have defected from Al Shabaab and continue to assimilate

themselves back into society.

While the government believes that the downward trend of deaths in 2016 is due to enhanced capacity,

the threat still remains quite real. Terror recruitment cells have gradually shifted focus to women and

university graduates, with a report by the Commission for University Education earlier last year indicating

that at least 44 students, 17 of them girls, had joined Al Shabaab. This trend may continue into 2017, with

the uptake of online radicalism widely seen in the Middle East aiding in recruitment efforts.

Proliferation of Illegal Firearms:

“A licensed firearm holder was robbed of his gun after he was accosted by thugs as he walked along the

street at around 10 pm. He was attacked by three men who strangled him as they ransacked his pockets.

They robbed him of his Ceska Pistol, which had 14 bullets, Ksh24,000, his driving license, and other

valuables.”-The Standard, 13/01/2017.

Kenya has long struggled with the acquisition of illegal firearms by criminals and 2016 was no different.

Particularly during the latter stages of the year, a number of incidents involving thugs breaking into police

stations to rob armouries were noted. A few licensed firearm holders were also affected by this crime

trend, losing their weapons and ammunition to thugs.

Going into 2017, we have already noted two incidents of licensed firearm holders being robbed of their

weapons and other valuables in Nairobi alone. This trend continues to pose a threat to civilian safety as

these weapons are later used to perpetrate crime and instil fear among locals. The government, however,

continues to step up its efforts in curbing armed crime, with numerous armed thugs being gunned down

in recent weeks in Nairobi.

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Juvenile Gangs in the Coast:

This is another threat that received widespread coverage in 2016, especially in Mombasa. Local security

agencies continue to struggle to contain increasing criminal gang activity, perpetrated by young members

who are between 14-25 years old. The leader of one of the gangs, aged 18, was arrested by authorities in

Likoni earlier this month. Seventeen additional suspects have also been recently arrested, two of them

armed with a toy pistol and the rest with crude weapons. Fourteen of them were arrested on New Year’s

day as they attempted to cross the Likoni channel.

The link between abuse of narcotics and crime has been evident in recent months, leading to more women

being used as conduits for the supply of drugs, which has resulted in an ongoing operation against

narcotics in the coast. By our count, 17 suspected drug dealers have been arrested in Mombasa and Lamu

counties in the past three weeks alone as police step up the fight on drug abuse.

Cattle-rustling:

The Turkana East Member of Parliament, James Lomenen, narrowly escaped death earlier this week after

a peace meeting between the Pokot and Turkana communities went south and ended in chaos. Barely a

week ago, had two children lost their lives as armed bandits stolen over 200 goats along the Turkana-

West Pokot border. This security threat, which mostly involves residents in Elgeyo and Marakwet counties,

have started hitting closer to home as cattle theft has also been reported in Naivasha, Kitui, Meru, and

Isiolo.

Peace meetings and disarmament exercises have gone a long way in containing cattle-rustling, while

police and police reservists have been working to recover stolen cattle.

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SECURITY & SAFETY TIPS

Secure your home against burglary Burglars anticipate extra opportunities to steal from unoccupied homes. To avoid such, you should take measures to ensure that your property is not an easy target for criminals. Here are some basic precautionary measures which will give you peace of mind while you are away:

Ensure your home looks occupied

If there is no one taking care of your home while you are away, try to ensure that it looks occupied. A parked car at a strategic place, which can be seen from outside your compound, helps to deter casual burglars by giving the impression that there is someone at home. It is worth investing in timers to switch lights on at night and off in the morning, which will also enhance your security throughout the year. But do close your curtains and blinds to prevent outsiders viewing the contents of the house.

Intruder alarm system

An intruder alarm is a worthwhile investment, but it should be serviced on a regular basis and tested before you travel. Make good use of your alarm system and arm it before your departure. If you have servants staying in your compound, ensure they do not have the code for your alarm system, which should be a closely guarded secret.

Don’t allow strangers in your home

Throughout the year, avoid authorising entry into your house or home to individuals whom you do not know. Always see who is at your door or gate before allowing them to enter. It is important to check the credentials of strangers requesting entry because some criminals pose as technicians, or sales representatives to gain access and plan a burglary.

Lock all doors and windows

Ensure that all your doors and windows are locked properly to stop opportunistic burglars from having an easy time entering into your house. Your intruder alarm system should be linked to vibration sensors on doors and windows to detect any attempted intrusion from outside and alert your security service provider.

Safeguard valuables

If you have expensive jewellery and other valuables, you might consider moving them to a safety deposit box in a bank. Otherwise, lock all your valuables and important documents in a strong home safe.

Secure garages and sheds

If you have a garage or a shed, lock up garden tools and ladders that could be used to force entry into your home. It is worth remembering that garages are often targeted by burglars looking for bicycles, gardening equipment and tools.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES TIPS

EMERGENCY INTRUDER ALARM RESPONSE

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS

INSTITUTION CONTACT

Police Emergency Hotline/ Control Room 999, 112, 911, 020 3556771, 2724154, 2724201

Anti-Terrorist Police Unit 020-2724406

Nairobi Fire Brigade 020 2344599

Diplomatic Police Unit 0708589522, 0731170666

National Disaster Operation Centre 2212386

St. John’s Ambulance 020 2210000, 2244444, 0721225285

Kenyatta National Hospital 020 2726300/9, 0722829500/1/2

Kenya Red Cross Emergency Operations Centre 1199 (hotline) 020 3950395, 0700395395, 0738395395

(toll free)

The information contained in this report was compiled from a variety of sources. Whilst Securex has conducted

due diligence on the accuracy of the data, it accepts no liability or responsibility for any facts or omissions, done

or omitted in reliance, in whole or in part, on the information. Securex takes no responsibility for the manner in

which this information is subsequently used.