Nairobi Tops the List of Most Insecure Counties in Kenya, KNBS
Most Insecure Counties in Kenya; Nairobi tops the list with 6,686 cases as documented by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
Nairobi is at the top of the list, with 6,686 cases reported, up from 5,844 in 2021.
Kiambu, with 5,715 cases, is the second most dangerous county.
Meru made an unexpected debut on the list, ranking third with 5,032 instances and the highest increase in insecurity throughout the time.
Fourth and fifth place went to Nakuru and Machakos, respectively.
Meru made an unexpected debut on the list, ranking third with 5,032 instances and the highest increase in insecurity throughout the time. Fourth and fifth place went to Nakuru and Machakos, respectively.
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Other counties that recorded more than 2,000 cases include Kisii (2,833), Murang’a (2,691), Mombasa (2,358), Kilifi (2,330), Kisumu (2,258), Bungoma (2,193) Uasin Gishu (2,175), Kitui (2,165).
Kakamega, Makueni, Trans Nzoia, Homa Bay, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Kajiado, Nyandarua , Embu, Nyamira, Siaya, Kericho, Busia, Laikipia, Migori, Bomet, Nandi conclude the top most 30 most insecure counties.
Counties in Nothern Kenya emerged the most secure with Samburu, Mandera and Wajir recording the least crime cases in the county in 2021.
The most committed crime were offences against other persons.
Stealing, offences against morality, drug-related offences, and criminal and economic crimes, while acts against tourists were the least committed offences.
The number of Kenyans who caused loss of lives through homicide and careless driving also increased during the period under review.
“The total number of persons reported having committed homicide went up by 9.3 per cent from 2,494 in 2020 to 2,726 in 2021. Similarly, persons reported to have committed murder and death by dangerous driving increased to 2,088 and 405 respectively,” read the report in part.
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