Police in Kenya have arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nairobi's Nyamakima area, according to Capital FM. The arrests come amid an intensifying crackdown on the exploitation of immigrants in the capital. Authorities said the operation targets individuals preying on foreigners, as part of broader efforts to curb abuse and protect immigrant communities in the city.

A Kenyan mother of two says she was conned out of KSh 430,000 she had saved to start a business after a man allegedly manipulated her into a relationship. According to her account reported by Tuko, the ex-boyfriend took the money and left her unable to pay her bills. She further claims that after speaking out, other women came forward alleging they had been similarly defrauded by the same man.

Eight individuals, including seven men and one woman, have been arrested in Marsabit in connection with a SIM swap fraud involving Sh1.2 million. The suspects have been identified as Benrodgers Kyalo, Evans Mbweli, Patrick Vundi, Emily Mwende, Josephine Kasiva, Pius Mwenda, Alex Stima, and Jane Mueni.

Police in Nairobi have arrested three suspects accused of running a gang-rape and robbery scheme targeting young women. According to detectives, the victims were allegedly lured through TikTok into meetings where the attacks took place. Authorities say investigations into the scheme are ongoing, and further details about the suspects and possible additional victims are expected as the case develops.

Techpoint Africa’s Techpoint Digest reports that FlexPay directors were arrested over KSh 31.2 million, without detailing the allegations in the blurb. The same digest covers Uber exiting Nigeria and Uganda, and Alan, backed by Kylian Mbappé, entering Africa. The items point to enforcement, market exits and expansion across Africa’s technology and startup landscape, according to Techpoint Africa.

A foreign towel hawker in Kenya says he lost all his belongings to robbers and is now struggling to afford travel home, with his mother reportedly preparing to sell land to raise his fare. According to Tuko, the man appealed to President William Ruto for more time to organise his departure amid an ongoing crackdown on foreigners in the country.