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Ole Sapit condemned the use of excessive force by police during demonstrations, particularly alleged shoot-to-kill or shoot-to-maim orders.
The court has, however, released his co-accused, Duncan Kiprono, from police custody due to a lack of evidence.
Kariuki’s family appealed for support from the public to help them give him a dignified send-off.
Owino defended police conduct during the recent protests, acknowledging public anger but emphasising that officers had exercised notable restraint des...
A video clip circulating online shows one of the abductors firing a gunshot into the air before the vehicle sped off with Chesoni.
Excesses by the National Police Service have prompted action in the past. Repressive laws have been repealed and mechanisms are in place to identify,...
Doctors recently conducted a second high-risk surgery lasting four hours to remove bullet fragments lodged in Kariuki’s skull.
The 2024/25 FKF Premier League season wrapped up in thrilling fashion, with champions Kenya Police FC lifting the title and the relegation battle goin...
This wasn’t a clash between police and protesters. It was a one-sided war, with civilians caught between the state’s tear gas and the thugs’ clubs.
Murkomen expressed condolences to the families of fallen officers, saying their service and sacrifice have not been in vain.
Kenya Police FC sealed their maiden FKF Premier League title with a game to spare after edging Shabana FC 1-0 in Machakos, as attention now turns to t...
In a joint statement, the group said the numbers reflected a pattern of violence by security officers targeting unarmed civilians, with 22 deaths repo...
MPs said it was premature to adopt a fully digital system in a country still struggling with patchy internet, low smartphone penetration, and electric...
Kanja said 1,206 officers have died, 326 resigned, and 289 were dismissed from service.
The group costing of Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi also pointed to recent incidents in Kakamega and...
Koome sought to overturn a ruling that held him personally accountable for police brutality against striking doctors.
IG of Police Kanja pointed out that mobility, the establishment of a police hospital in Mbagathi, and the modernisation of police equipment will suffe...
The commission said the system that will first be deployed this year in an upcoming recruitment drive will streamline every stage of recruitment.
The FKF Women Premier League title race is heading for a dramatic finale after Ulinzi Starlets were awarded a win over Zetech Sparks for fielding an i...
The court further ordered that the accused persons must not contact any witnesses or the victims.
Kenya Police opened a five-point gap in the FKF Premier League title race while Nairobi City Stars sparked fresh hope in their survival bid as Matchwe...
The rights groups are concerned that the publishing of the witnesses' names seems to have been done deliberately.
Nairobi was the deadliest county for extra-judicial killings followed by Kiambu and Migori.
The National Police Service informed the court that Mohammed Baa, who is linked to the brutal killing of Baby Samantha Pendo remains at large, years a...
They are accused of orchestrating or enabling violent police operations that led to the death of Baby Pendo and 39 other civilians during protests tha...
Munyao, the mother of 19-year-old Rex Masai, who was fatally shot on Moi Avenue during the protests, is spearheading the petition, which has already a...
Attendees have been urged to dress warmly and carry shukas, as the screening will run late into the night.
The killings happened when locals protesting against the alleged grabbing of approximately 6,000 acres of land clashed with the police, leading to civ...
According to preliminary reports, the woman was assaulted in public by a police officer after a dispute over motorbike ownership with another party.
Senior Counsel Martha Karua, who was present in court in solidarity with Mwangi, termed the charges a blatant cover-up and questioned the role played...
