Police Brutality Stories

Six protesters awarded Sh15 million in appeal over 1992 police brutality
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

Their case was initially dismissed by the High Court in 2017, with the judge ruling that there was insufficient evidence to prove pain and suffering.

Police arrest two as Wajir fuel station owners decry attacks by armed robbers
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 20, 2025

Four such incidents have been reported this year where armed robbers posing as police officers on night patrol have robbed the filling stations.

Kenyan police officer injured in Haiti security operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

MSS Spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed that the officer was swiftly evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.

Shaffi Sheikh Noor’s family demands answers four years after his abduction
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

Shaffi was abducted by unidentified individuals moments after being acquitted of terror-related charges by a Garissa court.

Tension as Somali intelligence officials kill Kenyan police officer at border
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Police have linked the attack to the foiled abduction of a Chinese national by suspected terrorists who have since been arrested.

Police assure journalists of safety amid rising cases of harassment, intimidation
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2025

He added that the service remains committed to fostering a positive relationship with the media and aims to enhance collaboration through consultative...

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...

Muturi: I'll not attend Cabinet meetings until abductions, extra-judicial killings are discussed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 12, 2025

Muturi disclosed that he has missed three consecutive Cabinet sessions held on January 21, February 11, and the most recent one on March 11.

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.

Special police unit set up to investigate rising cases of femicide, gender-based crimes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

The progressive rollout of ‘Policare’—a one-stop centre that offers free legal, psychosocial, police, and health services — further reinforces this in...

Press freedom under attack as police force journalists to delete protest images
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 10, 2025

Last week alone, several journalists were assaulted and their equipment confiscated before they were forced to delete images and footage they had reco...

Shock as man arrested for illegally setting up police post in Uasin Gishu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

According to police reports, the suspect, identified as Collins Leitich alias Chepkulei, is a resident of Asis village in Ndugulu Location, Kesses Sub...

UN Security Council renews weapons and financing sanctions against Al-Shabaab
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The sanctions will remain in place until at least December 13, 2025, with member states authorised to seize vessels delivering weapons to Al-Shabaab.

DCI seeks to detain police officer who allegedly shot and killed colleague in Ruaraka
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 03, 2025

Tarus opposed the application to detain him, arguing that it does not require his incarceration for the pending investigations to be conducted.

KRA orders body cameras for staff in anti-graft crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The tax agency has also listed the procurement of 20 external cameras, 60 data collection devices, and a dedicated system for hosting and live-streami...

Raila demands justice for police brutality victims as ODM seeks to revamp grassroots support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2025

ODM officials said the ongoing consultations would culminate in a comprehensive position paper that will guide the party’s future political direction.

Sh3 billion collected in traffic bribes every month - EACC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

EACC boss described what is commonly referred to as petty corruption as a major threat to the country’s well-being, warning that the widespread practi...

Junior Starlets warm up for World Cup qualifier match with 3-0 victory over Kenya Police Bullets
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Speaking after the win against Kenya Police Bullets, Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence in her team ahead of the matches agains...

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