Head of Public Service names selection panels for recruitment of members of constitutional commissions
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-08-29 14:38:58

Head of Public Service names selection panels for recruitment of members of constitutional commissions

Holders of the positions serve a single non-renewable term of six years.

6 witness statements recorded as IPOA intensifies probe into Nakuru journalist's shooting
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-31 08:03:06

6 witness statements recorded as IPOA intensifies probe into Nakuru journalist's shooting

Rift Valley Coordinator Josephat Kaimenyi said the authority has gathered about 80 per cent of the evidence required to build a case against the officer allegedly responsible for the shooting.

IPOA completes probe into police brutality cases amid public pressure
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-18 12:34:55

IPOA completes probe into police brutality cases amid public pressure

The authority is mandated to probe police misconduct, deaths, and serious injuries caused by police action.

IPOA registers 10 complaints of unlawful arrests and abductions during protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-12 12:55:37

IPOA registers 10 complaints of unlawful arrests and abductions during protests

However, IPOA reported that it is unable to access more victims who have yet to record their cases. 

After conflicting accounts, police report sheds light on Githurai night of terror
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-29 14:30:37

After conflicting accounts, police report sheds light on Githurai night of terror

Social media has been awash with differing casualty figures, with some claiming victims were carried away by officers and that their bodies were not at the mortuaries in the area or the city at large.

Rights groups demand detailed, impartial probe into police misconduct during anti-tax demos
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-29 13:35:44

Rights groups demand detailed, impartial probe into police misconduct during anti-tax demos

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

IPOA seeks witnesses to aid investigations into Rex Masai's fatal shooting
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-24 16:29:56

IPOA seeks witnesses to aid investigations into Rex Masai's fatal shooting

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

NCCK calls for overhaul of controversial Finance Bill amid nationwide protests
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-06-22 17:12:15

NCCK calls for overhaul of controversial Finance Bill amid nationwide protests

He warned that ignoring public sentiment could precipitate a severe social crisis. “If you don’t listen to the people, you risk pushing this country into an uncontrollable social crisis.” 

Ex-Pangani OCS places Sergeant Rashid at scene of fatal Eastleigh shooting
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-12 16:21:09

Ex-Pangani OCS places Sergeant Rashid at scene of fatal Eastleigh shooting

Sgt. Rashid faces charges of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code for allegedly murdering the two on March 31, 2017.

ODPP makes U-turn, dismisses car theft charges against Karen OCS 
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-05 13:40:21

ODPP makes U-turn, dismisses car theft charges against Karen OCS 

The ODPP further directed that the case file be closed and the parties pursue civil remedy to solve the dispute.

Activists demand answers for mysterious death of man at Kawangware Police Post
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-04 16:12:59

Activists demand answers for mysterious death of man at Kawangware Police Post

According to witnesses, Hussein was arrested after engaging in a fight with a young man, whose parents reported the incident to the police.

IPOA probes fatal shooting of two suspected robbers in South B 
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-25 11:35:08

IPOA probes fatal shooting of two suspected robbers in South B 

The two, who were on a motorcycle, were killed last Wednesday after allegedly snatching a pedestrian's mobile phone in the area.

Haki Africa-IPOA project promises stronger fight against torture in Kenya
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-24 17:45:05

Haki Africa-IPOA project promises stronger fight against torture in Kenya

The Access to Justice for Victims of Torture project, funded by the UN, will address torture cases while protecting victims' rights.

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.

IPOA probes teargas assault against KMPDU official
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-01 18:12:53

IPOA probes teargas assault against KMPDU official

They were demanding the deployment of the medical interns and payment of their post-graduate fees.

Court-ordered evictions put us in dilemma, police officers tell IPOA
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-19 21:06:54

Court-ordered evictions put us in dilemma, police officers tell IPOA

They say that despite following procedures, the finger is always pointed at them in case of wide media coverage and complaints from the public and politicians.

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.

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