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16 arrested over attack on Peter Kaluma during Kasipul by-election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

During the attack, MP Peter Kaluma and his bodyguard were confronted by a group of youths while at the polling station, and his firearm was reportedly...

IPOA decries low turnout in police recruitment, recommends two-day exercise
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Authority noted that while recruitment panels' welfare was adequately provided for, applicants lacked similar support, including access to drinkin...

Senators order agencies to reconcile records on injured police officers’ claims amid conflicting figures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Details showed that while SHA reported paying over 1,500 claims worth Sh1.27 billion, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services had n...

Garissa resident sues National Assembly over police service commission appointments
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2025

Rukia Mohamed claims appointments favour certain regions, ignoring President Ruto’s directive for fair national representation.

Police tighten security ahead of President Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Police have announced that several roads near Parliament will be closed to vehicles before the address begins. Motorists were urged to plan and use ot...

IG Douglas Kanja urges court not to issue orders over political activity claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners claim that IG Kanja undermined police independence by appearing at a presidential rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on April 2, 2025, wher...

Court rules Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst unfit to stand trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Doctors concluded that Ter Horst has bipolar disorder and an additional illness that prevents him from understanding or responding to court charges, m...

Audit reveals 200,000 police officer shortfall amid rising security demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,...

NCIC warns of criminal gangs using social media to recruit, mobilise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally...

EACC flags systemic gaps fueling corruption in Police Service, calls for urgent reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

EACC noted that the IAU continues to face a shortage of officers deployed at its regional offices, which makes it difficult to address complaints made...

Police boss Douglas Kanja opposes retirement age cap for IG, deputies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Douglas Kanja said imposing an age cap could unintentionally exclude skilled and visionary officers from contributing to national security leadership.

High Court suspends nationwide police recruitment over fresh legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The recruitment exercise, initially planned for November 17, 2025, was to be conducted across 422 centres nationwide.

IG Douglas Kanja assures Kenyans of heightened security ahead of festive season
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

IG Kanja said the National Police Service (NPS) is working closely with regional commanders, intelligence units, and other security agencies to preven...

Two more AK-47s surrendered as Elgeyo Marakwet disarmament drive nets 301 firearms
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Authorities have reiterated that the disarmament exercise is part of broader government efforts to curb armed violence and promote long-term peace and...

NPS announces fresh recruitment of police constables after court ruling
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2025

In an advert published on Friday, applicants must complete a prescribed form, available for download from the police and MyGov websites, or obtainable...

High Court: NPSC has no authority to recruit, promote police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

Justice Helen Wasilwa said the Constitution draws a clear line between the roles of the Inspector General and those of the NPSC, warning that any over...

Outrage after viral video shows Dutch national insulting police officer in Diani
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The police have confirmed that the individual, identified as Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst, was filmed hurling profanities at an officer on duty insi...

National Police Service Commission says court lacks jurisdiction on recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing police reform history, the Police service commission told the Labour court that its independence is vital to keeping politics out of police rec...

Government seeks out-of-court deal to end police recruitment stalemate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

Murkomen warned that prolonged delays in recruitment could pose a threat to national security as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election...

Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid raises alarm over another death in police custody
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 11, 2025

In a post on X, Khalid said 40-year-old Eric Tonui Koros, a boda boda rider based in Solai, Nakuru county, lost his life while in custody at Solai ACC...

Boniface Mwangi summoned over social media post on police
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The summons stems from a post he made after attending a hearing on an assault case involving a police officer.

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...

IG Kanja warns against bribery ahead of nationwide police recruitment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said officers have been fully trained on the standards expected during the exercise to guarantee a fair and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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