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Court gives IG of Police seven days to file report on disappearance of Mwenda Mbijiwe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

Justice Martin Muya issued what he termed the "final adjournment," directing the IG to present a full account of the progress made by security agencie...

IG Douglas Kanja urges court not to issue orders over political activity claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners claim that IG Kanja undermined police independence by appearing at a presidential rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on April 2, 2025, wher...

Court lifts orders that stopped police recruitment, exercise to continue Monday
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 14, 2025

He added that the case management on the previous case will be on the day of recruitment. While this was happening, the National Police Service's recr...

EACC flags organised corruption in traffic department, Police IG vows action
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

Bribery is highly organised, with junior traffic officers carrying out daily collections under directives from senior officers, and proceeds channelle...

IG Kanja moves to overturn court order halting recruitment of 10,000 police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The application, filed under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani Constitutional Court, highlights a severe shortfall in police officers, worsened...

Police boss Douglas Kanja opposes retirement age cap for IG, deputies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Douglas Kanja said imposing an age cap could unintentionally exclude skilled and visionary officers from contributing to national security leadership.

Court declines to issue arrest warrants in Mwenda Mbijiwe disappearance case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 11, 2025

Lawyer Evans Ondieki, representing Mbijiwe's family, accused the State of treating the case with "utter disregard", describing the prolonged proceedin...

IG Douglas Kanja assures Kenyans of heightened security ahead of festive season
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

IG Kanja said the National Police Service (NPS) is working closely with regional commanders, intelligence units, and other security agencies to preven...

MPs push for completion of police housing units within station compounds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, said housing officers within station premises would significantly improve emergency response and strengthe...

IG Kanja warns against bribery ahead of nationwide police recruitment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said officers have been fully trained on the standards expected during the exercise to guarantee a fair and...

State opposes court bid to halt Inspector-General’s police payroll control
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 29, 2025

The lobby group argues that payroll administration is not a mere accounting task, but a critical mechanism through which recruitment, promotions, tran...

Police service to hire 10,000 constables under new recruitment rules, IG Kanja welcomes move
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Kanja said the initiative comes at a critical moment when the Service is grappling with attrition and other challenges affecting personnel capacity.

IG Douglas Kanja faces grim reality of Kwa Binzaro exhumations
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2025

The air was heavy with the smell of decay, yellow tape hung loosely from tree trunks marking exhumation sites, and exhausted officers trudged through...

National Assembly summons Police IG Douglas Kanja over delayed reforms, payroll issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

Legislators voiced frustration that Kanja’s continued deferrals had stalled critical oversight of police reforms, including unresolved issues surround...

KHRC raises alarm over police surveillance of Human Rights Watch official
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 30, 2025

According to HRW, on the evening of August 23, a group of six men, believed to be plain-clothes officers, parked three vehicles at a local police stat...

Albert Ojwang’s killing: IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan apologises for joint presser with police
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 29, 2025

Speaking in Mombasa during the ongoing police accountability workshop for journalists, the IPOA boss acknowledged that his appearance at the briefing...

IG Kanja appeals for more resources to strengthen National Police Service
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Kanja also challenged the Judiciary to ensure that court orders remain reasonable and aligned with the public interest.

IG Kanja quashes arrest speculation surrounding Gachagua’s arrival
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

IG Kanja stressed that “no one is above the law” and action would only be taken if Gachagua or his supporters violated the law.

Five Kenyans sue IG Douglas Kanja, top security chiefs over protest violence inaction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 13, 2025

Through lawyer Stephen Musili, the petitioners allege that more than 80 people were killed and several others abducted during the 2024–2025 protests....

Police recruitment to resume in September after three-year freeze, IG of Police Kanja announces
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The last recruitment was conducted in 2022, with officers graduating the following year. During the three-year pause, many officers left the service t...

Court rejects petition to stop Murkomen's shoot-to-kill order
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The court found no concrete proof that police have followed this order during recent demonstrations.

Reuben Kigame seeks court order to prosecute top cops over brutality during Gen Z protests
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

Reuben Kigame is seeking a declaration that the desecration of bodies and public display of police brutality during the peaceful public protests amoun...

DPP Renson Ingonga denies executive influence in activists’ terror charges
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 24, 2025

Giving an example of the burning of Kikuyu law courts, DPP Renson Ingonga said any act destroying a government installation is an act of terrorism.

Why DIG Eliud Lagat was not suspended- police commission
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 23, 2025

Leley explained that Sections 88 and 89 of the NPSC Act outline disciplinary offences applicable to members of the National Police Service (NPS), alon...

Police bosses, DPP sued over Saba Saba protest arrests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

The petitioners want the High Court to declare their prosecution unconstitutional arguing that the state is misusing anti-terrorism laws to target gov...

CS Murkomen spells out new rules on use of firearms as police brutality cases rise
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 18, 2025

According to the directive, a police officer is not permitted to discharge a firearm at a person unless the officer has reasonable grounds to believe...

Court declines to give orders stopping DIG Eliud Lagat from resuming work
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita, while issuing directions on Monday, ruled that Lagat be given a fair hearing before any interim orders can be issued.

Back like he never left: Police DIG Eliud Lagat set to resume office despite legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lagat’s return comes after more than two weeks of intense public scrutiny and legal uncertainty following the death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested...

IG of Police Douglas Kanja bans firearms, orders immediate surrender in Marsabit's troubled zones
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operati...

National Integrity Alliance demands CS Murkomen, IG Kanja’s resignation over police brutality and rights abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...

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