# illicit (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover illicit. Page: Feed: --- ## [Samburu helicopter crash: Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/20/ecuador-intelligence-chief-and-five-americans-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ecuador-intelligence-chief-and-five-americans-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash) _2026-08-20 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal Ecuador’s intelligence chief and his wife have been killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya. Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan were among the seven people killed when the accident happened in Samburu county ON 09:13 on Wednesday. The other five victims were Americans, a US State Department spokesperson said. The... The post Samburu helicopter crash: Ecuador… ## [Ndindi Nyoro makes a triumphant entry in Murang’a](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/19/ndindi-nyoro-makes-a-triumphant-entry-in-muranga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ndindi-nyoro-makes-a-triumphant-entry-in-muranga) _2026-08-19 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro made a triumphant entry in Murang’a town where he called on the locals to be respectful to the opposition leaders as they have a specific goal in the coming general election. Ndindi, the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader outlined that the unity of the opposition leaders will... The post Ndindi Nyoro makes a triumphant entry in Murang’a first appeared… ## [Battle to succeed Waiguru takes shape in Kirinyaga with Ndambiri taking the front row](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/19/battle-to-succeed-waiguru-takes-shape-in-kirinyaga-with-ndambiri-taking-the-front-row/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-to-succeed-waiguru-takes-shape-in-kirinyaga-with-ndambiri-taking-the-front-row) _2026-08-19 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke Former Kirinyaga Deputy Governor Peter Ndambiri has exuded confidence to capture Kirinyaga Gubernatorial seat in the upcoming 2027 political duel. Ndambiri is seeking to succeed his former boss Anne Waiguru who he deputised between 2017-2022 says he has backing of the Kirinyaga people. In the race, the Kirinyaga politician is flying... The post… ## [High interest rate outsmart businesses](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/19/high-interest-rate-outsmart-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-interest-rate-outsmart-businesses) _2026-08-19 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal High interest rate has overburdened customers thus disrupting their loan repayments capacity. A financial expert Hezekiah Kariuki says the high interest rates in the markets have continued depressing the majority of the customers leading to the increased failure on loan repayment. The financial advisor says high interest rates, and penalties may be... The post High interest… ## [Global Jihadist Financing](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/global-jihadist-financing) _2026-08-18 · Jessica Davis, PhD · Insight Monitor_ A reflection on the UNMT's 38th report. ## [The tea and coffee markets](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/17/the-tea-and-coffee-markets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-tea-and-coffee-markets) _2026-08-17 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal Two agriculture markets generated Sh 2.60 billion at the weekly auctions that attracted local and international buyers compared to Sh Sh 1.816 billion of the previous week reflecting an increase in earnings. In the tea and coffee auctions conducted in Mombasa and Nairobi respectively, the small stakeholders through their factories and cooperative... The post The tea and coffee… ## [Fight on illicit brews focus along the river banks in Laikipia](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/17/fight-on-illicit-brews-focus-along-the-river-banks-in-laikipia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fight-on-illicit-brews-focus-along-the-river-banks-in-laikipia) _2026-08-17 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal Crackdown on illicit brews has continued within the neighbourhood of Nanyuki town, with police identifying notorious hideouts along the river banks. During the midnight operations, the police raided banks of Kangaita and Likiii rivers where they recovered apparatus used in the illegal distillation, following the public outcry following the increased alcoholism among... The… ## [KTDA procures fertiliser for this season](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/16/ktda-procures-fertiliser-for-this-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ktda-procures-fertiliser-for-this-season) _2026-08-16 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer for the 2026/2027 season expected for distribution before the end of the month. KTDA Holding Chairman Enos Njeru announced that the consignment is expected to dock in Mombasa, end of the month before being distributed to the farmers for the... The post KTDA procures fertiliser for this season… ## [Police raid Likii river in Nanyuki intercepting illicit brews](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/15/police-raid-likii-river-in-nanyuki-intercepting-illicit-brews/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-raid-likii-river-in-nanyuki-intercepting-illicit-brews) _2026-08-15 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal Police in Nanyuki town raided Likii village destroying apparatus used in preparation of chang’aa among other illicit brews. In an early morning operation, the police combed along the Likii river where they uncovered a brewing den, where they uncovered a fully equipped brewing setup and large quantities of illicit brew. Operation led... The post Police raid Likii river in… ## [Change of guard at Lenana and Nanyuki national schools](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/15/change-of-guard-at-lenana-and-nanyuki-national-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=change-of-guard-at-lenana-and-nanyuki-national-schools) _2026-08-15 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ Change of guard at Lenana and Nanyuki national schools The Mountain Journal The impact of students of unrest in over 200 learning institutions is being felt, with two principals having been transferred with one exiting teaching. Lenana School Chief Principal William Kiplagat Kemei has been forced to take early retirement following the students’ strike on... The post Change of guard at Lenana and… ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5cKOLdx7I9Nw) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Njeru: Stakeholders in the tea sector should ignore allegations out to create disunity](https://themountainjournal.co.ke/2026/08/14/njeru-stakeholders-in-the-tea-sector-should-ignore-allegations-out-to-create-disunity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=njeru-stakeholders-in-the-tea-sector-should-ignore-allegations-out-to-create-disunity) _2026-08-14 · Bonnie · Themountainjournal_ The Mountain Journal KTDA Holding directors and the small holder factories chairpersons met in Naivasha where the issues pertaining the alleged payment of Sh 322.5 million took the centre stage. In the two days forum, KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru affirmed the organisation’s commitment to protect the farmers interests, as he rubbished the reports that circulated... The post Njeru: Stakeholders in the… ## [The $50 Million Signal: What Revenue-Sharing Reveals About the al-Qaeda Network's Resilience](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/the-50-million-signal-what-revenue) _2026-08-12 · Jessica Davis, PhD · Insight Monitor_ UN Monitoring Team’s 38th report on ISIL and Al Qaeda ## [Global Terrorism Financing Report](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/global-terrorism-financing-report-7ca) _2026-08-06 · Emelia Connolly · Insight Monitor_ July 2026 ## [Following the Money](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/following-the-money-b80) _2026-08-04 · Lisa Niemzyk · Insight Monitor_ Recap of Insight Monitor for July 2026 ## [New Project Announcement: Bridging the Divide: Cryptocurrency, Sanctions Evasion, and the Fragmentation of Global Finance](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/new-project-announcement-bridging) _2026-07-28 · Jessica Davis, PhD · Insight Monitor_ SSHRC-funded digital finance & sanctions evasion research ## [New Research: Terrorist Use of Hybrid Threat Finance Networks](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/new-research-terrorist-use-of-hybrid) _2026-07-23 · Jessica Davis, PhD · Insight Monitor_ Written for RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security's Project CRAAFT ## [The Canadian terrorist attack you haven't heard about](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/the-canadian-terrorist-attack-you) _2026-07-14 · Jessica Davis, PhD · Insight Monitor_ Hello, Insight Monitor subscribers, and welcome to an interesting edition of our newsletter. ## [Following the Money](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/following-the-money-4ef) _2026-07-07 · Insight Monitor_ Recap of Insight Monitor for June 2026 ## [Shooter-for-Hire Networks and State Connections](https://newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/shooter-for-hire-networks-and-state) _2026-07-02 · Jessica Davis, PhD · Insight Monitor_ Canadaland podcast