Nairobi crime: from armed robbers to wig snatchers - BBC Africa
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Is Nairobi becoming less safe for ordinary citizens? From armed robberies to reports of wig and prescription-glasses thefts, residents say criminals are targeting increasingly personal items. Official data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey 2026 shows Nairobi recorded almost 10,000 reported crimes in 2025, the highest in Kenya and 10.4% of the national total. Is the return of wig-snatching an unusual crime trend, or evidence of broader concerns about urban security and economic pressures? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
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