Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-17 17:02:44

Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response

The KHRC specifically criticises Kindiki for issuing a directive to evacuate all persons residing within the 30-meter riparian corridor of rivers and other watercourses within 24 hours, describing the order as unrealistic and inhumane.

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-14 18:23:38

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured personnel carriers (APCs).

Friday declared public holiday to remember victims of climate crisis
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-08 14:59:53

Friday declared public holiday to remember victims of climate crisis

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to use the day for activities that will improve the country's environment.

Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-06 16:37:46

Teen killed, woman shot amid Mathare North demolitions

Ian Henry Otieno family said he was sifting through mounds of rubble at the scene to recover any possessions that were spared the destruction.

Kindiki reverses order cancelling licences of nine private security firms
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-01 13:14:22
Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-29 21:06:03

Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya

Government sources say a record 300 people have lost their lives, with 185,297 individuals displaced by the floods.

State to print 600 passports per hour after buying more machines
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-22 20:53:18

State to print 600 passports per hour after buying more machines

The Interior ministry's goal is to double the number of passports issued in 2024 to at least one million, up from last year's 533,000.

Hunt on for 3 Al-Shabaab terrorists smoked out of Garissa hideout
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-24 19:18:56

Hunt on for 3 Al-Shabaab terrorists smoked out of Garissa hideout

Police said the hideout in Alango had been harbouring improvised explosive device (IED) experts.

Illicit brew crackdown: EACC issues warning as bribery reports surface
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-24 17:42:52

Illicit brew crackdown: EACC issues warning as bribery reports surface

Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi said some of officers have turned the vetting of bars into an extortion syndicate, compromising the government's efforts to end the illicit brew menace.

Herder shot dead, 120 camels stolen in Isiolo bandit attack
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-03-24 16:13:41

Herder shot dead, 120 camels stolen in Isiolo bandit attack

Residents claimed four homes lost 120 camels in the incident at Mlango in Burat Ward, but police said the number was yet to be confirmed.

Kindiki announces stringent measures in new security management plans
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-03-22 14:07:18

Kindiki announces stringent measures in new security management plans

Under the directives issued by the Interior Ministry, every county security team is mandated to implement comprehensive security measures, including preventive strategies and timely law enforcement actions.

NIS to import passport printers as pressure mounts on CS Kindiki
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-22 12:51:05

NIS to import passport printers as pressure mounts on CS Kindiki

CS Kindiki emphasised that his ministry had failed to meet its promise of issuing passports within seven days of application.

Operation Maliza Uhalifu: State dispatches first batch of new police equipment
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-20 19:38:53

Operation Maliza Uhalifu: State dispatches first batch of new police equipment

CS Kindiki said more consignments will be commissioned around April, May and later this year, in a four-year process to adequately equip security agencies for their duties.

Stop selling alcohol or quit your jobs, Kindiki tells civil servants
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-18 19:12:17

Stop selling alcohol or quit your jobs, Kindiki tells civil servants

These include employees of the KRA, KEBS, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority and NACADA, as well as National Government Administration Officers, National Police Service officers, and public health officials.

Police recover 18 stolen cattle, firearm after Samburu security operation
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-17 13:03:16

Police recover 18 stolen cattle, firearm after Samburu security operation

Police said during the operation, a fierce exchange of gunfire erupted between the security team resulting in the damage of a police lorry by suspected Morans.

State opens more security camps in Baringo to tame banditry, cattle rustling
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-12 19:14:16

State opens more security camps in Baringo to tame banditry, cattle rustling

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindik says the camps have been set up to neutralise the threats and steer the restoration of normalcy.

Kenya mission to Haiti now at 'pre-deployment' stage, state says
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-11 18:35:25

Kenya mission to Haiti now at 'pre-deployment' stage, state says

Kindiki dispels reports that the mission is shaky, saying a legal hurdle that had delayed it has been resolved.

State suspends licences of all second-generation alcohol manufacturers
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-06 13:33:27

State suspends licences of all second-generation alcohol manufacturers

Interior CS Kindiki described those selling illegal alcohol and other outlawed drugs as "terrorists".

Kindiki pledges to clear passports backlog of 1.1m, fight systemic graft
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-02-19 17:24:14

Kindiki pledges to clear passports backlog of 1.1m, fight systemic graft

Interior minister says the backlog stands at 1.1 million passports yet the department can only issue 5,000 out of the daily requirement of 20,000.

New administrative units created in 31 counties to enhance service delivery
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-15 11:34:13

New administrative units created in 31 counties to enhance service delivery

Kindiki is on Thursday expected to tour Eldas Constituency in Wajir County to launch the newly created Eldas South Sub County.