Lake Victoria: a convergence point for environmental crimes

Criminals target loopholes in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania’s security force operations to exploit the lake’s ecosystem for profit.

Sudan, Chad and Libya knit together as illicit markets enable conflict economy

Sudan’s internal conflict has fuelled a new conflict economy in its northwest, amplifying regional illicit economies.

17 / 12 / 2024 by Matt Herbert

Cultural practices and state weaknesses drive South Sudan-Ethiopia abductions

Women and children are captured during cattle raids on the border and forced into a lifetime of servitude.

10 / 10 / 2024 by Willis Okumu

To ban or to regulate muguka in Kenya?

Kenya needs in-depth empirical research to better regulate muguka and miraa drug consumption amid calls for restrictions.

24 / 09 / 2024 by Halkano Wario & Nicodemus Minde

Felling giants: trophy hunters are wiping out Kenya-Tanzania super tuskers

Cross-border coordination is needed to protect the elephants that traverse the Amboseli and Enduimet ecosystems.

23 / 09 / 2024 by Willis Okumu & Valtino Omolo

ENACT Live: Lake Victoria – a convergence point for environmental crimes

Criminals target loopholes in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania’s security force operations to exploit the lake’s ecosystem for profit.

14 / 08 / 2024

Kenya’s courts must deal with drug cases with a dash of speed

Expediting major narcotics cases could improve Kenyans’ trust in the criminal justice system and help curb trafficking.

31 / 07 / 2024 by Halkano Wario

Troubled transitions and organised crime in Ethiopia and Tunisia

This paper uses two case studies to demonstrate the effects of failing transitions and democratic backsliding on rising transnational organised crime.

24 / 07 / 2024 by Tadesse Simie Metekia & Matt Herbert

Cellphones for a steal: Kenyans robbed to supply East Africa

Syndicates driven by the high demand for cheap handsets are robbing Kenyans to supply the region with stolen mobiles.

30 / 05 / 2024 by Willis Okumu & Halkano Wario

How can Kenya get off the FATF’s dreaded list?

The country must improve its financial integrity through its anti-money laundering laws, especially in the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors.

29 / 04 / 2024 by Willis Okumu, Halkano Wario & Valtino Omolo

Lake Victoria: convergence point for environmental crimes

From illegal fishing to smuggling, this report highlights the lake's vulnerability and the urgent need for action.

06 / 03 / 2024 by Willis Okumu

Somalia must tackle rampant organised criminality

Joining the East African Community could have immense benefits for the country if it curbs the prevalent criminal markets.

01 / 03 / 2024 by Halkano Wario