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NPSC introduces tough measures against corruption in police hiring
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

The rules lay out a structured system to make sure that only the most capable and deserving candidates are admitted into the force. Experts say the mo...

Public views to shape new security policies as nationwide Jukwaa la Usalama forums end
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

To ensure that civilians are more involved in security, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said going forward, student leaders, boda boda leaders, and mat...

Police recruitment exercise postponed indefinitely after court order
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 02, 2025

The postponement follows an earlier court ruling that temporarily halted the exercise pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging...

Court temporarily suspends police recruitment, CS Murkomen insists process will proceed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Speaking at the School of Government in Nairobi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said he is aware of the court directive, but the exerci...

State opposes court bid to halt Inspector-General’s police payroll control
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 29, 2025

The lobby group argues that payroll administration is not a mere accounting task, but a critical mechanism through which recruitment, promotions, tran...

National Assembly approves Bill to establish mental health centres for police officers in all counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The legislation ensures that the Commission can oversee recruitment, training, promotion and other human resource matters while collaborating with the...

Police challenge court order to produce arms registers in Rex Masai inquest
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 25, 2025

The court's directive, issued after an oral request by the prosecution, required the registers to be tabled and marked as exhibits in the case.

Police service confirms death of officer who went missing in March in Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

In a statement on Thursday, without mentioning his name, NPS said the officer disappeared on March 25, 2025, during an ambush along the Carrefour Paye...

Murkomen vows action against those disrespecting national symbols after flag incident
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has since confirmed that the National Police Service (NPS) has taken the matter seriously and investigations...

Beatrice Chebet recommended for police promotion after Tokyo gold win
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Chebet's rise within the police service has been swift. Last year, she was promoted to Corporal following her stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Ol...

Bill proposes 60-year age limit, fixed terms for top police officers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 24, 2025

If enacted, the Bill will standardise leadership tenure in the National Police Service, set clear upper creating inconsistencies with other public-ser...

Voluntary disarmament gaining momentum in North Rift, at least 100 firearms surrendered
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The latest cache of 19 additional firearms, 109 rounds of assorted ammunition, and one rifle grenade was handed over to security officers in Kerio Val...

Murkomen hails recruitment of 10,000 police constables to boost national security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen noted that understaffing has been a major obstacle for police stations nationwide and a pressing concern in all 43 counties visi...

CS Murkomen backs mandatory e-procurement adoption amid legal pushback
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen noted that while challenges are inevitable when introducing new processes, they should be addressed practically rather than theo...

NPSC announces dates for recruitment of 10,000 police constables
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 19, 2025

The exercise will kick off from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 3 and run until October 9 in designated locations across the country, according to a not...

Governor Sakaja revives County Policing Authority to tackle rising crime
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

Membership will include the governor as chair, county representatives from the National Intelligence Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investiga...

IPOA launches ambitious strategic plan to transform policing in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the plan is a reaffirmation of the country's constitutional journey that was embarked on in 2010, to entrench accounta...

Overlapping mandates fueling standoff between police service and commission - MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

The House committee acknowledged that the tension stems from ambiguity over the distinct roles and powers of the Inspector General and the Commission.

IPOA faults police for ignoring protest-related deaths
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The report further criticises predictable clashes between police and protest organisers, pointing out that officers often refuse to accept formal noti...

Court asked to block police recruitment over payroll management dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The petitioners contend that payroll management is not a routine clerical task but a central human resource function.

IPOA's reliance on DCI's forensic lab weakens police misconduct cases, says IJM
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The study highlights “a severe lack of confidence in the effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System in Kenya to protect vulnerable people and deter...

West Pokot residents surrender illegal firearms
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 10, 2025

Among the surrendered weapons were an FN rifle with one round of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle with four rounds.

Standoff as NPSC, NPS clash over recruitment of 10,000 police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The standoff grew sharper yesterday when the NPSC announced it would publish advertisements for the vacancies tomorrow, with recruits expected to begi...

Kenyans warned against fake police recruitment adverts as NPSC pledges transparent exercise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

NPSC Chairperson Amani Yuda Komora said preparations for a genuine recruitment drive are still underway and will be announced formally.

Police service to hire 10,000 constables under new recruitment rules, IG Kanja welcomes move
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Kanja said the initiative comes at a critical moment when the Service is grappling with attrition and other challenges affecting personnel capacity.

Government announces sweeping reforms to transform National Police Service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

PS Omollo emphasised that the reforms are designed to ensure that policing aligns with public expectations and community needs.

National Assembly summons Police IG Douglas Kanja over delayed reforms, payroll issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

Legislators voiced frustration that Kanja’s continued deferrals had stalled critical oversight of police reforms, including unresolved issues surround...

Kenya Police Service tops complaint list in IAU report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Nairobi had the highest number of complaints, accounting for 42 per cent of the total, followed by Rift Valley at 15 per cent, Central at 12 per cent,...

Police recruitment in jeopardy as NPSC wrangles halt preparations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Komora, who took office last week, has convened a full commission meeting on Friday at the CBK Pension Towers, where the recruitment exercise will be...

Police admit Shakahola lessons not fully applied after Kwa Binzaro cult deaths
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 29, 2025

He emphasised that there had been a disconnect in collaboration among agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), local admi...

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