Ministry of interior Stories

PS Omollo urges IPOA Board to champion human rights and police accountability
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The PS reassured the new IPOA board members of the government's full support as they work to uphold justice, strengthen accountability, and protect hu...

Government shares list of blackspots on major roads across the country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The identification of these blackspots comes as the government intensifies its efforts to curb road accidents during the festive season when traffic v...

National Registration Bureau clears 600,000 ID backlog, digitises 16 million records
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

As part of its modernisation efforts, the NRB also invested in two new printers and live capture units to replace outdated manual processes.

Defence, Interior ministries exposed over failure to give emergency spending details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Gathungu flagged the inclusion of these activities in a supplementary budget approved during the year under review, questioning their legitimacy.

Immigration officers to adopt berets as part of their new uniform
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 28, 2024

Previously, immigration officers wore turtle green uniforms, consisting of trousers and blazers.

Interior Ministry proposes monthly allowances for village elders in new Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

Kindiki said the Bill seeks to recognise village elders as National Government Administrative Officers, proposing payment of allowances as determined...

Interior ministry cleaner faces corruption charges for fraudulently receiving Sh186M for fake supplies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 19, 2024

One of Mutai's companies – Homex Logistics Supplies was paid Sh62,560,000 in slightly over one month between May 7, 2017 and 16th June of the same yea...

Interior Ministry announces new measures to curb lawlessness during protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2024

Organisers of public gatherings will also be required to notify the police of their intentions, including the location of their activities as required...

Ministry of Interior Seeks Sh108 billion for Maraga Taskforce reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 06, 2024

The reforms are set to be implemented over four years, from 2024 to 2028, in alignment with the strategic framework guiding the process.

Floods death toll hits 277 as 75 people remain missing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2024

188 people were reported injured, while the number of missing persons stands at 75.

Northern Frontier leaders meet Kindiki over fresh security plans
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 21, 2024

The closed-door meeting is expected to forge a working relationship between the government and the leaders in combating insecurity in the region.

Cabinet approves measures taken up in fight against illicit brew
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 13, 2024

Government officials implicated in the sale of alcohol have been criticized for their lax enforcement of regulations.

Government resumes printing of IDs after lifting of the ban on Maisha Namba
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 23, 2024

In a statement released on Friday, Immigration Permanent Secretary Prof Julius Bitok said the cards could not be processed to fruition in adherence to...

State says 683,814 IDs uncollected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 09, 2024

The Ministry urged Kenyans to collect the IDs which are available at the National Registration Bureau (NRB) and Huduma Kenya offices.

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