Kenya Police FC's inaugural CAF Confederation Cup campaign came to a close on Friday after a 2-1 defeat to Zamalek SC at Cairo International Stadium. Despite a hard-fought first half, second-half goals from Ahmed Mostafa and Naser Abd sealed Zamalek’s progress, leaving the Law Enforcers with valuable lessons from their debut continental experience.
Kenya Police FC faces a formidable challenge as they take on Egypt’s Zamalek SC in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Round of 32 on Friday. After a 1-0 defeat in Nairobi, Police FC will need a win in Cairo to advance to the group stage of the prestigious tournament for the first time. With Zamalek serving a fan ban, the Kenyan side hopes to capitalize and make a historic breakthrough.
The President confirmed that the National Treasury will contribute part of the funds, with the remainder to be provided by investors.
Kanja brings nearly four decades of law enforcement experience to his new role.
The CS on Wednesday noted that these reforms will be participatory and open, aimed at helping the country reach its socio-economic and cultural goals.
The committee which will be chaired by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, includes Principal Secretaries from National Treasury, State Department for Correctional Services, State Department for Public Service and Cabinet Affairs.
Kenya Police FC face a tough challenge after a 1-0 home defeat to Zamalek SC in the CAF Confederation Cup. With the second leg in Egypt, Police must step up to stay in the competition.
Entry-level police constables' basic salaries have been increased from Sh21,645 to Sh25,645.
Kimani argued that Kenyan police should be provided with exceptional support and facilitation.
Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) secured their first-ever Cecafa Zonal Qualifiers title after defeating debutants Kenya Police Bullets 1-0 in the final. Senaf Waquma's late goal not only clinched the victory but also earned CBE a spot in the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League group stage, ending a four-year wait for the coveted trophy.
Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC are through to the first round of CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively after wins over El Merriekh Bentiu and Ethiopian Coffee
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo revealed that a dedicated police reform unit is now operational within the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, hosted by the Directorate of Reforms at the NPS.
As the lead force in the mission, Kenya deployed in July to prepare grounds and the base for the other countries' deployment before the actual mission kicks off in September.
The friendly match between Kenya Police FC and Uganda's Vipers SC, intended to celebrate the inaugural Vipers Day, has become a flashpoint of controversy, with fans and human rights advocates urging its cancellation due to allegations of human rights abuses by the Kenyan police force.
Several hundred Kenyan police officers arrived in the Caribbean nation at the end of June and have been patrolling together with national police.
President Ruto spoke during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Prisons Service Commissioner General, Patrick Aranduh Mwiti.
Kenya's top clubs, Gor Mahia and Kenya Police, face the challenge of hosting their CAF Interclub competition matches abroad after CAF declared Kenya's premier sports facilities, Kasarani Stadium and Nyayo National Stadium, unfit
Gor Mahia will face El Merreikh Bentiu in the CAF Champions League, while Kenya Police FC will battle Ethiopian Coffee in the CAF Confederation Cup, as both clubs embark on their continental campaigns.
Kenya Police FC won the FKF Cup and will be representing the country in the CAF Confederation Cup while the Police Bullets won the Women's Premier League and will therefore feature in the CAF Women's Champions League
Saba Saba, marked on the seventh day of the seventh month every year, is a commemoration of the day in 1990 when pro-democracy demonstrations took place across the country in a call for multi-party politics during the regime of President Daniel Arap Moi.