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Somali maritime police complete UN training to strengthen coastal security
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

The programme focuses on enhancing the Somali Police Force’s capacity to secure national waters, curb illegal maritime activities, and ensure safe nav...

UK police probe suspected arson and hate crime at Peacehaven Mosque in East Sussex
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 05, 2025

According to early reports from mosque officials, two individuals wearing balaclavas were seen approaching the building shortly before the fire began.

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...

Woman files petition to revive torture charges against two senior police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 03, 2025

In her pleadings, the woman accuses the officers of abuse of authority, unlawful detention, and torture, and is asking the court to quash the magistra...

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...

State seeks more time to complete probe into arson at Makongeni, Matuu police stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

16 suspects are facing allegations of burning Makongeni Police Station in Thika, while the remaining six are accused of torching Matuu Police Station...

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...

Murkomen vows crackdown on criminal gangs at Nairobi Jukwaa la Usalama forum
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 02, 2025

The meeting seeks to collect feedback on challenges affecting security in the city and issues hindering officers from effectively carrying out their d...

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...

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...

Goalkeeper Job Ochieng steals the show in Kenya Police FC, Ulinzi stalemate
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

Ochieng's superb saves left Ulinzi Stars' attacking options frustrated time and again, and he was named Man of the Match after the 0-0 draw.

Senators raise alarm over bribery, discrimination in upcoming military, police recruitment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The legislators said the process appears rigged to favour certain areas, with slots being sold to those willing to pay.

Kenya Police FC held to goalless draw by Ulinzi Stars in SportPesa Premier League opener
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

Having just returned from CAF Champions League duty, Police were looking to mark their first league appearance with a win, but Ulinzi Stars proved stu...

Del Monte under fire as senators probe brutality, deaths linked to pineapple theft accusations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

Legislators are demanding answers from security agencies and the company, including details on the number of cases, the perpetrators involved, and mea...

High Court clears path for recruitment of 10,000 police officers after petition withdrawn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

The case was withdrawn after petitioners told the court they had received more than 20,000 calls and messages from young people urging them not to der...

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...

Kenya Police FC advance in CAF Champions League despite 2-0 loss to Mogadishu City Club
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 28, 2025

The law enforcers had taken a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Nairobi, but Mogadishu’s spirited home performance levelled the tie 3-3 on aggregate...

Rights groups welcome moving of Baby Pendo's case to Kisumu, push for speady prosecution
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

They added that unless the Judiciary now takes firm control of the timetable and resists further attempts to stall, survivors will continue to wait wi...

Court declines to release Somali teens accused of desecrating Kenyan flag pending inquiry
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 26, 2025

The minors, who also face charges of being in Kenya illegally, damaging a national symbol, and causing disturbance, did not take a plea.

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...

Kenya to reopen regional police training hubs in fight against terrorism and banditry
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 25, 2025

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decentralisation of police training would enhance the effectiveness...

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.

Two Mogadishu City Club fans caught desecrating Kenyan flag arrested
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf, was among two individuals caught on camera desecrating the flag in an incident that has sparked natio...

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...

Panel on protest victims compensation moves to overturn orders freezing its operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Mwaathime warned that the ruling, if allowed to stand, would hinder the panel’s efforts to deliver justice to victims of police brutality.

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...

Coach Beldine Odemba parts ways with Kenya Police Bullets
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 24, 2025

Beldine Odemba leaves Police Bullets with her legacy firmly intact, a modern coach who delivered titles, instilled consistency, and brought flair to t...

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...

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