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Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

EACC launches audit of police service bid to root out widespread culture of bribery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

EACC chairman David Oginde challenged Douglas Kanja to be the first police IG to decisively root out corruption in the force.

Regular police demand bribes for services more than traffic officers, EACC report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

These bribes are often demanded for services such as obtaining police abstracts, securing bail for arrested persons, police protection, and issuing po...

IPOA calls for legal framework to extend its oversight to KWS, KFS, Prisons Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Issack emphasised that IPOA is prepared to handle complaints involving officers from KWS, KFS, prisons and even county government enforcement units.

Kenyan police hand over key Haiti bases to Guatemalan peacekeepers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The newly renovated FOB has served as a vital strategic hub for improving response times and supporting key areas such as the National Port.

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

Police define areas of focus in major plan to upgrade equipment and institute reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The document further states that the service will employ robust cyber security measures, monitor cybercrime activities, and stay abreast of emerging t...

Police insist Ibrahim Mwiti was not abducted before he met his death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NPS clarified that Mwiti was not abducted, and denied he was an activist, citing information provided by his mother in a statement recorded on January...

Police refute claims linking duty roster to arrest of protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

The Service has faced criticism for alleged heavy-handedness in handling unarmed protesters, a practice that has drawn condemnation from various quart...

Kenya’s policing reforms: Progress, challenges and negative public perception
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

The brutality by police officers, coupled with the ever-present and corrosive corruption undermines public trust.

NPS to unveil digital police stations to enable Kenyans file complaints online - IG Kanja
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

IG Kanja said embracing technology would enhance professionalism and transform police stations into centres of excellence.

Government to deploy 200 police reservists in Tana River to tackle banditry - Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

DP Kindiki also acknowledged the progress made by the local security teams, noting that the security situation in the area had improved.

Inside Ruto's Sh28 billion plan to modernise National Police Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

Kindiki had earlier said the public raised concerns about the disappearance of files at police stations, hence the digital OBs will help to keep tabs...

Kenyan officers, Haiti police deny claims of a breakdown in relations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Although Kenya pledged in October to deploy an additional 600 officers, this commitment remains unfulfilled due to the volatile security situation.

Insurance firms have up to mid-January to pay claims from injured police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Senator Seki Lenku criticised the delays as intentional barriers to denying officers compensation.

At least 94 police officers promoted after completing higher training courses
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The officers completed a six-month leadership and management course at the national police colleges in Kiganjo and Emali.

Police warn against unauthorised protests ahead of Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The police caution comes at a time of heightened political tensions, with opposition groups and citizens voicing discontent over various issues.

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