15 cases · 1969–2024
Kenya: true crime and tragedy cases
15 documented cases across 8 cities in Kenya. Sourced, with timelines, on the map.
Category mix
Murder 5Unsolved Case 3Serial Murder 1Major Tragedy 6
Cities
Cases
Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi, Kenya, Nairobi · 2024 · Serial Murder · Under InvestigationThe Kware Quarry Murders›Kilifi, Kenya, Malindi · 2023 · Major Tragedy · Under InvestigationShakahola Forest Deaths›Westlands, Kenya, Nairobi · 2019 · Major Tragedy · SolvedThe DusitD2 Complex Attack›Kilimani, Kenya, Nairobi · 2018 · Murder · SolvedMurder of Monica Kimani›Kenya, Nairobi · 2016 · Murder · SolvedThe Willie Kimani case›Garissa County, Kenya, Garissa · 2015 · Major Tragedy · SolvedThe Garissa University Attack›Westlands, Kenya, Nairobi · 2013 · Major Tragedy · SolvedThe Westgate Shopping Mall Attack›Laikipia, Kenya, Nanyuki · 2012 · Murder · Under InvestigationMurder of Agnes Wanjiru›Sinai, Kenya, Nairobi · 2011 · Major Tragedy · ClosedThe Sinai Pipeline Fire›Central Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi · 1998 · Major Tragedy · SolvedThe Nairobi US Embassy Bombing›Kisumu, Kenya, Kisumu · 1990 · Unsolved Case · UnsolvedMurder of Robert Ouko›Narok, Kenya, Maasai Mara · 1988 · Unsolved Case · UnsolvedMurder of Julie Ward›Isiolo, Kenya, Shaba · 1980 · Murder · SolvedMurder of Joy Adamson›Kajiado, Kenya, Ngong · 1975 · Unsolved Case · UnsolvedThe Murder of J. M. Kariuki›Moi Avenue, Kenya, Nairobi · 1969 · Murder · SolvedThe Assassination of Tom Mboya›