INTRODUCTION Criminal activity in the country increased by 12% during the reporting period. Murder made up 18% of all activity we noted across

the country and most incidents were related to domestic rows. Fire constituted 11% of all the incidents we noted. 37% of the fire

incidents that we noted occurred in educational institutions while 29% occurred in residential areas.

The reporting period was marked by sporadic civil unrest after NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga called upon supporters to

take to the streets to demand the removal of key IEBC staff and scrapping of the proposed changes to the electoral laws. There re-

mains the distinct possibility of further unrest in the build-up to and after the elections, especially in cosmopolitan areas and those

perceived to be NASA strongholds after the NASA leadership said that the demonstrations will now be staged every day from next

week until their demands are met.

We urge you to heighten your level of situational awareness during this time. Avoid all pre- and post-election public gatherings as

they have the potential to turn violent with little prior warning. Should large demonstrations occur, they should be avoided. Not on-

ly are demonstrations likely to lead to violence, but police have also been accused of being heavy-handed as they seek to control

protests (including the use of live ammunition) and this remains a distinct possibility going forward. While violent unrest is poten-

tially the most impactful risk during this period, you should be wary of the rising levels of armed crime, as well as terrorism – the

Islamist Al Shabaab terror group has been very active particularly near the Somali border.

SECUREX MONTHLY SECURITY

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AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS IN NAIROBI This map is interactive at: https://goo.gl/iMXu7v

AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY This map is interactive at: https://goo.gl/5x7zaY

SOME NOTABLE NEWS Armed Crime Takes on a New Face

While all the conversation around national security has been dominated by the August 8th polls, its aftermath and looking ahead to the re-run

of the presidential polls next month, we’ve also been keeping an eye on matters safety across the country. As per our database, we’ve noted

a downturn in crime both in Nairobi and countrywide over the past three months, a 14% decrease in activity to be exact.

However, of primary concern these past months has been the relatively high incidence of armed robberies. These have made up 12% of

activity noted in Nairobi over the past three months. Armed robbery was also the second-highest recorded incident in our database both in

June and August 2017.

We have, in the past, mentioned trends such as the use of motorcycles in armed crime which was particularly prevalent in September 2016, we have noted a few more patterns in the last three months: Causing an Accident: “A group of armed carjackers blocked a fleet of vehicles along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway before making away with a new Nissan matatu.

The thugs hit the vehicle from behind and when the driver alighted to examine the damage, they accosted him, bundled him into a waiting

car and sped from the scene as another man took control of the matatu.” (29-May-The Star)

This particular trick has also been noted in Nairobi, with thugs becoming increasingly innovative in their tact.

Use of Hired Helps: A house help suspected of being part of a gang behind a spate of house break-ins was arrested by police. She was allegedly caught on

CCTV as she helped two people gain access to a house where items valued at tens of thousands of shillings were stolen. The area police

boss said the gang had hired many girls. He added that gang members had master keys and that most burglaries took place during the

day. (31/08/2017-Daily Nation)

It is advisable to always be wary of hired helps around the house. You should consider only having trusted helps rather than having a differ-

ent help over every week to do your laundry. You should also consider thoroughly vetting live-in house helps before hiring them, or better

yet, rely on referrals from family and close friends. Lastly, be sure that hired helps do not work in your house without supervision.

Drugging Victims: “On interrogation, the woman confessed that she buys a drug called Dormicum, which she dilutes in water to make a thick paste that is then

applied on chewing gum pellets.” (26/07/2017-The Standard)

What started out as a fun night for a young man ended quite tragically when he woke up the next morning to find his house emptied of all valuables. How did this happen? He was drugged using a substance called Dormicum, a prescription drug used by criminals to induce sleep and rob victims. The suspect in this particular case, a 20-year old woman, admitted to purchasing Dormicum, diluting it and applying the paste on chewing

gum pellets which she then offers to her victims. The drug is said to be powerful enough to knock a victim out for up to 12 hours.

Use of Sleeping Gas: “Residents of Kinangop in Nyandarua have raised concerns over a criminal gang that is believed to be breaking into houses by using seda-

tives to induce deep sleep among the occupants. Most attacks are said to occur between midnight and the wee hours of the morning. A

number of locals reported waking up to find all their belongings stolen.” (Daily Nation-16 Aug)

Here’s another similar tactic which we have also noted being used in Baringo and Nyeri in late 2016, where victims reported being knocked

out for hours and waking to an empty house the following day. Be sure that your windows are securely fastened before going to bed or leav-

ing the house!

Getting Innovative: Last month, through our weekly briefing, we advised Nairobi motorists to exercise caution when approaching junctions, roundabouts or un-derpasses while driving late at night. This was after we noted an emerging trend where criminal elements devise innovative ways to dupe or force a driver into stopping their vehicle, only for them to accost and rob their victims.

Thugs have been reported to throw stones at vehicles, particularly around the Globe roundabout just outside the Nairobi CBD, in a bid to

get drivers to stop. Criminals are also said to pretend to fall in front a moving vehicle, forcing the driver to slow down or stop altogether. It would also be advisable, should you spot someone in distress at odd hours, to report this to the police rather than stop to help them yourself

………………….Securex Blog Post.

Ways to Protect Your Home from Fire

“Sasa Sarah? Mtoto anaendelea aje?” (Hi Sarah, how is the baby doing?)

Linda asked her house help as she shut down her computer in the office.

“Mmm… mmmh… na mzee alikuja lunch?” (Mmm… mmmh… and did my husband come home for lunch?)

“Haya, mi niko njiani. Tafadhali toa ile kuku kwa freezer mapema, tutapika hio na ugali kabla mzee arudi usiku, sawa?” (Alright, I’m on my way.

Please remove the chicken from the freezer, we’ll be cooking that and some ugali before my husband gets home, okay?)

She quickly stuffs her laptop into her bag, locks her office and leaves. In about 20 minutes, she’s pulling up to her driveway. The chicken had

thawed somewhat, so she rolled up her sleeves and set about carving it and setting it on the cooker. She then walks over to the nursery, know-

ing she could spend at least a few minutes with her 11-month old daughter Kelly before heading back to the kitchen.

Kelly had just begun to walk, and she was a ball of energy, picking things up, stuffing toys in her mouth, and Sarah had a difficult time getting a

hold of her. But she loved her all the same. Kelly left the room briefly then came back in, leaning on the door and inadvertently shutting it. Linda

took little notice of it and continued playing with Kelly, until the aroma of slightly burnt chicken begun wafting into the room.

She fumbled with the handle for a bit, but the door wouldn’t budge.

“Sarah, mlango imekataa kufungua. Kwani mlicheza cheza nayo leo?” (Sarah, I can’t open the door. Did you guys mess around with the han-

dle?)

Sarah walks over to the door but is unable to open it as well. Meanwhile, what was only an aroma was now smoke, a little at first but soon

enough, the fumes turned blacker and billowed into the room, and Linda grew more frantic as she tried to force the door open.

It became more difficult to see, and soon enough they began to choke. They were now screaming, trying to get their neighbours’ attention, but

then Linda turned to look at baby Kelly and she was lying unconscious beside her crib.

She could now hear her neighbours trying to break down her door, but she had no energy to shout for help any more. Breathing became la-

boured. Sarah was next to black out. Visibility was near nil. Everything was blurry, then dark.

Outside, her neighbours were on the verge of giving up. The building caretaker, in a last-ditch attempt to find help, calls the Securex Control

Room. The Control Room quickly dispatches an Emergency Response Team who, with much effort, managed to break the main gate down.

Linda, Sarah and baby Kelly were rushed to hospital and made a full recovery, after which our team also had to undergo treatment after inhaling

the toxic fumes during their heroic rescue mission.

Fire safety often takes a back seat when it comes to securing our homes. While the above incident was perhaps more accidental, we have cer-

tainly noted a significant portion of house fires that were started simply due to negligence.

Even before making the commendable step to invest in fire detection and suppression equipment, there are certain fire safety practices that one

can adopt in their homes. For instance, you shouldn’t leave cooking food unattended in the kitchen, not at least until you’re done. Should you

have to leave the kitchen then be sure to turn the cooker off first.

Another consideration to make, not only with regards to fire safety but to your general wellbeing, is to have your mobile phone on or near you at

all times should you need to reach out when in distress.

Beyond this, we have also noted incidents where young ones were left unattended in the home when a fire broke out. It’s highly advisable that

you avoid leaving children home alone if you can help it. While we’re on the topic, you should help your kids memorize your mobile number.

That way, it’s easier for them to get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. Also consider having your local emergency contacts handy,

just in case.

You should also consider coming up with a fire escape plan in your home. This would entail ensuring that everyone knows at least two ways to

leave the house, and you set an assembly point that is a safe distance from the home. When coming up with the plan, you should also consider

designating one person whose responsibility will be to ensure that all the kids have been moved out of the house safely in an emergency.

Crime Prevention Tips

Consider installing an alarm system in your home.

Notify your security company if you are going away and

ensure that you give all the necessary information regard-

ing nearby key holders, in case of an emergency.

Double check that you have locked and secured all win-

dows and doors before leaving home.

Never leave any valuables inside vehicles at any time

such as cell phones, cameras, tablets, laptops, tools, jew-

elry etc.

Do not leave any valuable items outside.

Discourage all forms of tailgating, whether entering or

exiting the complex.

If living within a gated community, ensure that the estate

security gate is closed behind you before driving off to

avoid any unauthorized entry.

Ensure that any person you entrust with a remote

(domestic worker, gardener or contractor) are above re-

proach.

Try to become more familiar with other people staying

within your neighbourhood. This will assist in identifying a

stranger found to be within the neighbourhood.

Should you spot a stranger in your neighbourhood or

building, take note of what they are wearing and what

vehicle they are driving, as well as the registration number

of their vehicle.

Consider taking out an insurance policy for your valuables

in the house. EMERGENCY CONTACTS

INSTITUTION CONTACT

Police Emergency Hotline/ Control Room 999, 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/ 2211445

St. John’s Ambulance 020 2210000, 2244444, 0721225285, 2715310

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

Kenya Red Cross Emergency Operations Centre 020 3950395, 072860502, 0738602502, 0728602503 (toll

free)