Two Turkish Nationals Detained for Terror Financing; Teachers Issue Ultimatum After Al Shabaab Attack - January 2026

Two Turkish citizens have been detained in Kenya on suspicion of terrorism financing. A court in Mombasa has ordered the extended detention of the two Turkish nationals for an additional five days, a decision stemming from an ongoing investigation into alleged terror financing activities. In a separate security incident, teachers in Garissa have issued an ultimatum to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The ultimatum follows an Al Shabaab attack on Hulughu School. This incident underscores the persistent security challenges affecting education in the region.