Independent Policing Oversight Authority Stories

Ex-IPOA chief Macharia Njeru calls for action against abductions and impunity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Njeru, who served as IPOA's first chairperson from 2012 to 2016, has a long history of involvement in police reforms.

Back to the streets: Families of missing Kenyans to stage nationwide protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Issack Hassan vows to ban unmarked police vehicles if approved as IPOA boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

He argued that the vehicles have been misused by officers, leading to instances of abuse and human rights violations that are difficult to track.

"My net-worth is about Sh100 million", says IPOA Chair nominee Issack Hassan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

If confirmed, Hassan insisted there was a need for active engagement with the public to rebuild confidence, especially following the police's controve...

Selection panel shortlists candidates for CAJ leadership positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The 10 shortlisted candidates were selected out of the 45 applications for the chairperson.

LSK warns against MPs' growing urge for constitutional amendments after protests
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2024

They include the proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024 that seeks to tighten the laws around the right to assembly.

Rights groups demand detailed, impartial probe into police misconduct during anti-tax demos
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 29, 2024

Twenty local and international civil society groups based in Kenya, under the Police Reforms Working Group, have appealed to the IPOA to probe police...

IPOA seeks witnesses to aid investigations into Rex Masai's fatal shooting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2024

Masai, 29, died on Thursday evening from injuries sustained from a live bullet allegedly fired by police in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD).

IPOA condemns attack on traffic police officer in Kasarani
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 03, 2024

Authority says such actions exacerbate disregard for the rule of law and inconvenience Kenyans regarding their constitutional right to enjoy policing...

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