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SEARCH CRITERIA:
Years: (between 1997 and 2015)
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Country: (Kenya)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199808070002 | 1998-08-07 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Qaida | 224 | 4000 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201309210001 | 2013-09-21 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 72 | 201 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201006130006 | 2010-06-13 | Kenya | Nairobi | Unknown | 6 | 109 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201504020031 | 2015-04-02 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab | 152 | 104 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201405160006 | 2014-05-16 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 10 | 70 | Transportation,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201304260039 | 2013-04-26 | Kenya | Kikwewchi | Unknown | 0 | 50 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201405040039 | 2014-05-04 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 43 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405040040 | 2014-05-04 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 43 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201402100054 | 2014-02-10 | Kenya | Dagoreti | Unknown | 1 | 41 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Melee |
| 201203100002 | 2012-03-10 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 4 | 40 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201012200010 | 2010-12-20 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 3 | 40 | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205280003 | 2012-05-28 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 37 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312140012 | 2013-12-14 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 4 | 36 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200706110014 | 2007-06-11 | Kenya | Nairobi | Unknown | 3 | 35 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201207010001 | 2012-07-01 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab | 9 | 33 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201207010002 | 2012-07-01 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab | 9 | 33 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201211180008 | 2012-11-18 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 10 | 30 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203310012 | 2012-03-31 | Kenya | Mtwapa | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 30 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405030051 | 2014-05-03 | Kenya | Mombasa | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 21 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201306230009 | 2013-06-23 | Kenya | Banisa | Unknown | 15 | 21 | Private Citizens & Property,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201110240006 | 2011-10-24 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 18 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312140014 | 2013-12-13 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201306100001 | 2013-06-09 | Kenya | Likoni | Unknown | 0 | 16 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204290015 | 2012-04-29 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 16 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201512200031 | 2015-12-20 | Kenya | Nairobi | Unknown | 0 | 15 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201403230011 | 2014-03-23 | Kenya | Likoni | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 15 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201201010002 | 2012-01-01 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 3 | 14 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201010004 | 2012-01-01 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 14 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201110240005 | 2011-10-24 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 13 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412010020 | 2014-12-01 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 12 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201405200002 | 2014-05-20 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 12 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201206240001 | 2012-06-24 | Kenya | Mombasa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 3 | 12 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201111240022 | 2011-11-24 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 12 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201507070064 | 2015-07-07 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab | 14 | 11 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201407200002 | 2014-07-20 | Kenya | Mombasa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 3 | 11 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201211040004 | 2012-11-04 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 11 | Religious Figures/Institutions,Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201401020003 | 2014-01-02 | Kenya | Diani | Unknown | 0 | 10 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201210170012 | 2012-10-17 | Kenya | Unknown | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 10 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201106020009 | 2011-06-02 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 4 | 10 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200705030004 | 2007-05-03 | Kenya | Kitale | Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF) (suspected) | 10 | 10 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201403310008 | 2014-03-31 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 9 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201212070001 | 2012-12-07 | Kenya | Nairobi | Unknown | 5 | 9 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201112110025 | 2011-12-11 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 9 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201409180024 | 2014-09-18 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 8 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201403310013 | 2014-03-31 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 8 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201403310014 | 2014-03-31 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 8 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201304180005 | 2013-04-18 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab | 10 | 8 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201301070004 | 2013-01-07 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 8 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202280009 | 2012-02-28 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 8 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201509220045 | 2015-09-22 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 7 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201409260001 | 2014-09-26 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 7 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201406110018 | 2014-06-11 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 7 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201301040001 | 2013-01-04 | Kenya | Dagahaley | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 7 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201212050003 | 2012-12-05 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 7 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201112240019 | 2011-12-24 | Kenya | Wajir | Unknown | 0 | 7 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199705300001 | 1997-05-30 | Kenya | Mombasa | Unknown | 1 | 7 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201511230021 | 2015-11-23 | Kenya | Hulugho | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 6 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201409180025 | 2014-09-18 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201407070050 | 2014-07-07 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 6 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201401070088 | 2014-01-07 | Kenya | Dukana | Unknown | 6 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201310170043 | 2013-10-17 | Kenya | Ifo | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 6 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201209300003 | 2012-09-30 | Kenya | Eastleigh | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 6 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209110016 | 2012-09-11 | Kenya | Unknown | Tribesmen | 3 | 6 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201208030003 | 2012-08-03 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 6 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201207250006 | 2012-07-25 | Kenya | Dadaab | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 6 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201201110003 | 2012-01-11 | Kenya | Gerille | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 6 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Bombing/Explosion,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201112120012 | 2011-12-12 | Kenya | Wajir | Unknown | 0 | 6 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199712260001 | 1997-12-26 | Kenya | Homa Bay | Kenya African National Union (KANU) | 0 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201512140018 | 2015-12-14 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 5 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201507290015 | 2015-07-29 | Kenya | Lamu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 5 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201503130009 | 2015-03-13 | Kenya | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 5 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201411300015 | 2014-11-30 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405240201 | 2014-05-24 | Kenya | Suera | Unknown | 5 | 5 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201309290032 | 2013-09-29 | Kenya | Dadaab | Unknown | 0 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201209220013 | 2012-09-21 | Kenya | Garissa | Unknown | 0 | 5 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201208010051 | 2012-08-01 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205260001 | 2012-05-26 | Kenya | Ifo | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 5 | NGO | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201005270009 | 2010-05-27 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Explosives |
| 200110110003 | 2001-10-11 | Kenya | Nairobi | Unknown | 0 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unarmed Assault | Biological |
| 200011300002 | 2000-11-30 | Kenya | Gurar | Militia Members | 14 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Explosives,Incendiary |
| 201408250004 | 2014-08-25 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201408190016 | 2014-08-19 | Kenya | Lafey | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hijacking | Firearms |
| 201407170003 | 2014-07-18 | Kenya | Witu | Al-Shabaab | 7 | 4 | Transportation,Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201405310017 | 2014-05-31 | Kenya | Garissa | Unknown | 1 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312300009 | 2013-12-30 | Kenya | Dadaab | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 4 | Police,NGO | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312180016 | 2013-12-18 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201309250003 | 2013-09-25 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201306240003 | 2013-06-24 | Kenya | Wajir | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201305240031 | 2013-05-23 | Kenya | Ifo | Unknown | 3 | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201305110011 | 2013-05-11 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 2 | 4 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201303190022 | 2013-03-19 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 4 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205290003 | 2012-05-29 | Kenya | Liboi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 4 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201205210004 | 2012-05-21 | Kenya | Mandera | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204160013 | 2012-04-16 | Kenya | Todonyang | Merille Militia | 2 | 4 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201112150027 | 2011-12-15 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201111240025 | 2011-11-24 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 4 | Business,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199712280001 | 1997-12-28 | Kenya | Unknown | Maasai | 3 | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201512060020 | 2015-12-06 | Kenya | Kiunga | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201506210015 | 2015-06-21 | Kenya | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201505250027 | 2015-05-25 | Kenya | Yumbis | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
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