kenya police brutality Stories

Opposition leaders demand justice amid rising cases of abductions, police brutality
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The group costing of Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi also pointed to recent incidents in Kakamega and...

Ex-IG of Police Koome's bid to overturn brutality ruling dismissed by High Court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 27, 2025

Koome sought to overturn a ruling that held him personally accountable for police brutality against striking doctors.

Court orders police officers in Baby Pendo murder case not to visit crime scene
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 12, 2025

The court further ordered that the accused persons must not contact any witnesses or the victims.

Concerns raised over DPP's handling of Baby Pendo's murder case
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2025

The rights groups are concerned that the publishing of the witnesses' names seems to have been done deliberately.

2024 records highest cases of extrajudicial killings in last six years, Missing Voices report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  May 07, 2025

Nairobi was the deadliest county for extra-judicial killings followed by Kiambu and Migori.

Baby Pendo murder case: DPP drops charges against six senior police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

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...

Baby Pendo murder case: Eleven police officers to be charged with crimes against humanity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

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...

Justice for our Mashujaa: Parents of Gen Z anti-finance Bill protest victims petition state over killings
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

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...

BBC documentary "Blood Parliament" to be screened in Kayole despite government pressure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Attendees have been urged to dress warmly and carry shukas, as the screening will run late into the night.

KNCHR demands interdiction of police officers involved in deadly Narok shooting
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The killings happened when locals protesting against the alleged grabbing of approximately 6,000 acres of land clashed with the police, leading to civ...

IPOA probes alleged police assault on woman in Narok
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 22, 2025

According to preliminary reports, the woman was assaulted in public by a police officer after a dispute over motorbike ownership with another party.

Boniface Mwangi’s lawyers accuse police of cover-up in assault case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

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...

“Assaulted and charged”, Boniface Mwangi recounts harrowing ordeal at the hands of police officers
Amina Wako  |  Apr 21, 2025

Mwangi was released on a Sh5,000 police bond and advised not to publicise the case.

Police assure journalists of safety amid rising cases of harassment, intimidation
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2025

He added that the service remains committed to fostering a positive relationship with the media and aims to enhance collaboration through consultative...

Eastleigh Voice journalist seeks justice after being assaulted by police outside BBS Mall
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Shafat, a photographer at The Eastleigh Voice is the latest victim of police brutality that was meted against him on Christmas night outside the Busin...

National Assembly approves Kanja for appointment as Police Inspector General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

Kanja brings nearly four decades of law enforcement experience to his new role.

Kenya Police FC vs Vipers SC match faces backlash over human rights concerns
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 25, 2024

The friendly match between Kenya Police FC and Uganda's Vipers SC, intended to celebrate the inaugural Vipers Day, has become a flashpoint of controve...

Don't disregard constitution over isolated cases of demo infiltration by goons, state told
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 03, 2024

Article 19 and several other organisations want leaders in the security sector to act in the public's interest, facilitating the freedom to assemble,...

Finance Bill protests: Gunshots, fire at Parliament as protesters gain entry
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 25, 2024

Citizen TV's live coverage showed security agents hiding behind walls while pursuing the protesters and gunshots could be heard.

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