Four arrested over alleged harassment and extortion of foreigners
By The BriefBrief
Police in Nairobi arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in the Nyamakima area. The suspects are being held at Nairobi Central Police Station as investigations continue. The arrests follow a government apology to Burundian nationals over earlier harassment reports tied to confusion in a crackdown on foreign traders’ licences.
WHO:Police in Nairobi
WHAT:Arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nyamakima
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM ET
WHERE:Nairobi, Kenya
WHY:The arrests were made over allegations that the suspects harassed and extorted foreign nationals in Nairobi’s Nyamakima area during a crackdown on foreign traders operating without required licences and documentation.
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