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Top five counties in crime

Mandera County recorded the least cases of crimes at 323.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

News16 November 2023 - 20:48
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In Summary


  • The report recorded Nairobi as the leading county with high crime cases, being 10,078.
  • Kiambu County was second with 9,242 cases while Meru County was following with 6,278 cases.
Top five counties in crime

A report covering crime cases between September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023, has revealed the prevalence of crime in Kenya.

The report recorded Nairobi as the leading county with high crime cases, being 10,078.

"This can be attributed to its high population as compared to other counties," Ruto stated adding, "General stealing recorded the highest number of cases in the county with 2,129 reported."

Kiambu County was second with 9,242 cases while Meru County was following with 6,278 cases.

Nakuru and Machakos took fourth and fifth places with 4,850 and 4,516 cases respectively.

Mandera County recorded the least cases of crimes at 323.

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