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For the second week, KK Security reported that vehicle hijackings were the most noticeable crime in Nairobi.Unlike last week, where carjacks were concentrated in the Thika and Limuru Road areas, this week recorded a dispersion to include Kilimani, the Industrial Area and Kamiti. The indications that a single gang might be responsible for carjacks in Ruaka, Wangige, Lower Kabete and Kamiti areas persisted for the second week running.13 January, 2011. Carjackers attacked a motorist in Industrial Area as he drove to work. He was robbed of money and other property. 15 January, 2011. - Several carjacks were reported along the Wangige-Lower Kabete-Limuru roads with several motorists attacked and robbed. In Kilimani, a motorist was shot and injured in a carjack bid outside his residence. To Read more: Click here

There has been a disturbing trend in crime, mostly in residential areas and public places.

There has been a disturbing trend in crime, mostly in residential areas and public places.

KK Security reports that the Kiambu Road- Ruiru bypass has recorded an increase in armed robberies and car-jackings in recent days. This crime tends to peak during the weekends. Police also indicate carjackers are increasingly using this road to escape or dump victims. Please be extra vigilant when passing through this area. By Glen Edmund

One of the common trends at the moment is for gangs to enter your premises while you're out. They then lock up your house staff and one of the thugs will trade clothes with your Security Guard/askari.

KK reports that the increased use of motorcycles as a popular means of transport has attracted criminals. 

One would like to think that once out of Nairobi and on safari or at the coast, that safety is no longer an issue.

One would like to think that once out of Nairobi and on safari or at the coast, that safety is no longer an issue.

Starting in early 2013 will Nairobi’s city centre and key traffic hotspots outside the CBD be covered by CCTV surveillance cameras, aimed to improve security for city residents and visitors alike

Starting in early 2013 will Nairobi’s city centre and key traffic hotspots outside the CBD be covered by CCTV surveillance cameras, aimed to improve security for city residents and visitors alike

Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School has partnered with the Kenya Buzz and Safaricom to bring security alerts to you via sms messages on your mobile phone.

Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School has partnered with the Kenya Buzz and Safaricom to bring security alerts to you via sms messages on your mobile phone.

KK Security reports that carjackings are picking up again after a three-week lull.

KK Security reports that carjackings are picking up again after a three-week lull.

Glen Edmunds is a Director of Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School which is an advanced driving school that specializes in security driver training such as anti-carjacking, hostile environment, armoured vehicle training as well as defensive driving training and 4WD instruction in the Africa region. Glen is a graduate of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in the USA, where members of the CIA, FBI, Delta Force and others are trained in disciplines such as anti-carjacking, counter-terrorism, executive protection techniques and performance driving. Glen is also a professional racing driver with over 40 years of experience.  The highlight of his racing career was winning the prestigious Safari Rally in 2003 & 2005. In addition to running the driving school, Glen and his wife Kim consolidate Kenyan security information, including incident reports, from reliable sources and provide this information to Kenya residents through various outlets including: Their website: www.glenedmunds.com Their free weekly e-newsletter:  send a request to kim@performance.co.ke with your email address to be added to the mailing list SMS alerts via mobile phone: Send a text message with the words “security on” to 411 to receive security alerts via Safaricom (Kshs 7 per SMS) Send a text message with the words “security” to 247 to receive security alerts via Zain (Kshs 10 per SMS)

There has been a new development in kidnappings in the Nairobi area in recent months.

There has been a new development in kidnappings in the Nairobi area in recent months.