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National Police Service seek Sh20 billion to digitize operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

CS Murkomen revealed that the government is finalizing plans to introduce body cameras for police officers, a move aimed at boosting accountability an...

738 police officers, 50 civilians staff promoted in National Police Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 13, 2025

According to NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia, the Commission examined whether the recommended officers met the promotion criteria and was satisfied th...

Fake police post in Uasin Gishu sparks curiosity over process of establishing a police station
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 13, 2025

Asked whether he knows he committed a crime by his actions, Leitich told journalists on Tuesday afternoon, “I cannot say whether there was a mistake o...

Unauthorised police stations will not be tolerated - IG of Police Kanja
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Recently, a 26-year-old trader and political activist, Collins Leitich, alias Chepkulei, came under scrutiny for setting up an unauthorised police pat...

IG of Police Kanja warns against bribery, urges officers to be content with their salaries
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 12, 2025

Kanja emphasised that officers must remain content with their salaries, however small, and focus on executing their mandate within the law.

Traffic offenders to pay fines instantly under new digital system to fight graft
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

The initiative seeks to curb corruption by allowing drivers to pay fines immediately after a traffic offence is recorded, thus reducing physical conta...

Why you'll no longer have to go to police stations to report incidents
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Interior ministry explained that a digital system for processing traffic fines and the implementation of a digital occurrence book were central to...

Over 180 police officers set for promotions after interviews
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 24, 2024

The officers who had completed a six-month promotional course will be assessed to certain their suitability for the expected mandate.

State to allocate Sh106 billion to implement Maraga taskforce reforms - Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

The President confirmed that the National Treasury will contribute part of the funds, with the remainder to be provided by investors.

Kindiki commits to people-centered security reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

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.

Kindiki gazettes National Steering Committee to implement Maraga Taskforce police reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2024

The committee which will be chaired by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, includes Principal Secretaries from National Treasury, State Depar...

National Police Service Commission announces pay rise for officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2024

Entry-level police constables' basic salaries have been increased from Sh21,645 to Sh25,645.

Reform units established across police, NYS and prisons to oversee reforms' implementation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2024

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo revealed that a dedicated police reform unit is now operational within the Ministry of Interior and Nation...

Pay rise for police, prison officers to begin this month - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

President Ruto spoke during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Prisons Service Commissioner General, Patrick Aranduh Mwiti.

Violence is the Kenyan state's language: 5 strategies it uses to control citizens
The Conversation  |  Jul 01, 2024

This approach is informed by the fact that law enforcement bodies continue to do the bidding of the regime in power, rather than of Kenyan citizens, a...

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