Armed robbers raided an M-Pesa shop in Migori, Kenya, and shot the operator during the attack, according to the-star.co.ke.
The incident occurred on Sunday, 23 August 2026, as reported by the Kenyan outlet. The robbers targeted the mobile money outlet and opened fire on the person running the shop, leaving them wounded. No further details on the operator’s condition or the amount stolen were provided in the initial report.
The attack adds to a pattern of violent robberies against mobile money agents across Kenya, who often handle significant amounts of cash and are seen as vulnerable targets. M-Pesa shops have become frequent targets for criminals due to the ease of accessing funds and the limited security at many outlets, as noted in past coverage by Kenyan media.
The-star.co.ke’s report does not include information on whether the police have identified any suspects or made arrests in connection with the raid. It also does not specify the exact location within Migori or the time of day the attack took place.
Local authorities are expected to investigate the incident, and the public will be watching for updates on the operator’s recovery and any progress in tracking down the robbers. Further reporting from Kenyan news outlets may shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the response from Safaricom, which operates the M-Pesa service.
