Pangani Police Station rises from dark era of extrajudicial killings
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-09 07:32:51

Pangani Police Station rises from dark era of extrajudicial killings

In 2021, the station registered 32 cases of unlawful executions, with the number reducing to 11 in 2022 while no single incident was reported in 2023.

Missing Voices reports drop in police killings in Kenya but says gaps remain
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-24 14:06:08

Missing Voices reports drop in police killings in Kenya but says gaps remain

Missing Voices further reported that the number of victims of enforced disappearances also decreased, from 22 in 2022 to 10 last year.

Families urged to seek legal redress for extrajudicial killings
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-11 10:47:37

Families urged to seek legal redress for extrajudicial killings

The judgment resulted from legal action taken by Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) against the National Police Service, Director of Public Prosecutions, and Attorney General in the public's interest.

Police oversight body calls for competent, impartial probe into torture cases in Kenya
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-20 18:17:01

Police oversight body calls for competent, impartial probe into torture cases in Kenya

Torture has manifested in the form of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and, most recently, the suspected cultish activities of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie.

IMLU report reveals 67 killed in last year's protests
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-02-24 14:06:48

IMLU report reveals 67 killed in last year's protests

"A total of 67 persons were killed by police in public order policing between January and September 2023. Out of these, 51 were killed in five days in July," the report stated.

Ex-police officer jailed 15 years for murdering man in Majengo
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-02-02 18:45:47

Ex-police officer jailed 15 years for murdering man in Majengo

Constable David Mwongela was found guilty of killing 24-year-old Ahmed Majid in 2020.