IPOA Stories
The creative industry and civil society have interpreted the police action as part of a broader pattern of repression targeting independent voices tha...
In a memo to all police commanders and heads of formation units, Kanja now wants the police to assist IPOA with the necessary documentation and inform...
Four other cases are still under investigation or awaiting further action, and two referred to public inquests set for mention or hearing in the comin...
The renewed demands follow the release of a BBC documentary, which identifies individuals allegedly involved in the deaths of three unarmed protesters...
The Authority's probe delved into several incidents in June 2024 across the country during mass protests against the Finance Bill, 2024, which saw cla...
According to preliminary reports, the woman was assaulted in public by a police officer after a dispute over motorbike ownership with another party.
Issack said when incidents involving abuse of power, enforced disappearances, or deaths occur involving these agencies, there is currently no independ...
Arshad, a prominent Pakistani journalist, fled his home country citing threats to his life before being shot dead by Kenyan police.
Muthui’s family is now demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer responsible for his death.
The teenager's killing sparked protests that led to more deaths and injuries as police opened fire on demonstrators.
The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...
Issack emphasised that IPOA is prepared to handle complaints involving officers from KWS, KFS, prisons and even county government enforcement units.
The families of the victims and human rights groups hope that the investigations will lead to justice for the victims and a broader reform of the coun...
IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan stated that while the public has linked security officers to the disappearances, the Inspector General of Police...
The KNCHR's statement highlights several troubling incidents, including enforced disappearances, police brutality, and attacks on human rights defende...
Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...
Njeru, who served as IPOA's first chairperson from 2012 to 2016, has a long history of involvement in police reforms.
Court documents reveal that Chief Inspector Cess Otieno and her deputy are allegedly being used by the trustees of the Obama Self-Help Group's estate...
The PS reassured the new IPOA board members of the government's full support as they work to uphold justice, strengthen accountability, and protect hu...
In a statement, KNCHR condemned the violent dispersal of demonstrators by police, terming the actions unnecessary and disproportionate.
Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.
He acknowledged the State’s responsibility to safeguard citizens’ rights to life, freedom, and security, as enshrined in Articles 26 and 29 of the Con...
The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.
KNCHR revealed that many of the abductions are carried out by unidentified armed individuals, often targeting vocal dissidents, particularly those act...
The resurfacing of abductions has reignited concerns about extrajudicial actions in the country, prompting demands for transparency and accountability...
To this end, IPOA has deployed Rapid Response Teams to the affected areas to collect evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the abductio...
Ruto also named former Starehe MP and musician Charles Njagua Kanyi (commonly known as Jaguar), alongside Dorothy Jemator Kimengech, as members of the...
He argued that the vehicles have been misused by officers, leading to instances of abuse and human rights violations that are difficult to track.
If confirmed, Hassan insisted there was a need for active engagement with the public to rebuild confidence, especially following the police's controve...
He called on Kenyans with information on such cases to report it to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Independent Police Oversi...
