National police service commission Stories

Ruto nominates Amani Komora as National Police Service Commission chair, Angeline Siparo as member
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

The nominations of Komora and Siparo follow recommendations made by a selection panel appointed to recruit candidates for the positions, as outlined i...

Human rights activist Mwabili Mwagodi finally records statement on alleged abduction at Diani Police Station
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 03, 2025

This comes after Mwabili was reportedly abducted in neighbouring Tanzania and later found dumped in the Kinondo area of Kwale, sparking outrage among...

Mombasa police accused of blocking Mwabili Mwagodi from filing torture complaint after abduction in Tanzania
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 02, 2025

Officers allegedly directed Mwagodi to file the complaint at Diani Police Station, arguing it was his first point of contact upon re-entering Kenya.

Police spokesperson disowns call to cut women’s recruitment in service
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 02, 2025

In a statement issued this afternoon, Nyaga clarified that the remarks reflected the officer’s personal views and not those of the Service, adding tha...

Kwale: Several suspected gang members arrested in major crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

The suspects were apprehended on Friday, August 1 after officers acted on a public tip-off that led them to a hideout in the Ngeneni area, where weapo...

Court of Appeal upholds Sh10 million compensation to widow of Pakistani journalist killed in Kenya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 01, 2025

The Kajiado High Court found that Kenyan authorities had acted unlawfully and violated Arshad’s right to life, and awarded compensation to his widow,...

Third member of 'FBI movement' arrested in Meru
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

Kimathi is said to have emerged voluntarily, after which he was handcuffed and escorted into a police vehicle before being driven away to an undisclos...

Kenya steps up security as CHAN kicks off this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

The Ministry of Interior has implemented a wide range of safety protocols and logistical measures, including the installation of modern CCTV systems,...

Murkomen: I won’t be intimidated by ICC threats or anarchists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

The CS was responding to a case filed in court by politician Reuben Kagame, accusing him, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and Director of C...

Court to rule in October on its jurisdiction in case seeking DIG of Police Lagat's suspension
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

UK-based activist Eliud Matindi is pushing for Lagat's suspension pending completion of ongoing investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight A...

Eight suspects in Mawego Police Station arson case granted bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said the group is believed to have led a coordinated attack on the police station, which resulted in the de...

State seeks to extend Patrick Osoi’s detention, citing threat to national security
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 31, 2025

Osoi is facing charges of intent to commit a felony, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition without a certificate and offences related to t...

Cop charged with killing colleague during Gigiri bar fight to stand trial in February 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The state has assembled 15 witnesses to testify against the accused, including the injured colleague who has yet to record his statement.

Ojwang murder case: Ex-OCS Talaam, co-accused, to remain in remand until bail ruling on September 26
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 30, 2025

Probation officer Benard Musitia said that compounded by other recent events revolving around security, the public is still in a latent state with the...

Court to rule on bail for OCS Taalam, five others accused of killing blogger Albert Ojwang
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 30, 2025

High Court judge Diana Kavedza was urged last month by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to deny bail to the six accused.

Bandits raid NPR camp in in Laikipia, kill police reservist
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The assault occurred at the Seeki National Police Reserve camp in Mukogodo, where heavily armed attackers stormed the post and opened fire.

LSK faults IPOA over inaction, urges tougher oversight, compensation for police brutality victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised IPOA for lacking transparency and only acting when pressured, saying it has become part of a justice system th...

LSK slams police for selectively disrupting opposition events, cites breach of rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the police are now openly deciding who can assemble and who cannot, an act she termed a blatant violation of Article...

MPs order IG of Police Kanja to immediately hand over HR, payroll functions to NPSC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

PAC Chairperson and Butere MP Tindi Mwale faulted the police leadership for breaching the Constitution by withholding documents from the NPSC, which i...

Court terminates abduction case against 15 police officers linked to murders of two Indian nationals, Kenyan taxi driver
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 29, 2025

The officers are facing murder charges before the High Court, similar to the abduction case at Kahawa Court.

Two police constables sentenced to 35 years for torturing, killing suspect in 2020
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The victim, then aged 21, had an altercation with the constables in Mbururu town on October 4, 2020, during which members of the public intervened to...

Julia Wangui's death: Family rejects post-mortem findings, accuses state of cover-up
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The family said they no longer trust the results, which stated that Wangui died after a blood vessel in her brain burst.

Court hears how police surveillance systems tracked suspects in Ahmed Rashid murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 28, 2025

According to intelligence officer Fredrick Gichuki, on March 31, 2017, a group of young men believed to be members of the notorious ‘Gaza’ gang boarde...

Murkomen blames rogue officers for illegal gun trade in bandit-prone regions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

He said the situation is worsened by the lack of systems to monitor the number of bullets used during gunfights with bandits.

Government to build seven police stations in Tiaty, Baringo in bid to curb banditry
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 26, 2025

Tiaty Sub-County has been classified as a banditry hotspot, often affected by insecurity and poor access to government services.

CS Murkomen defends police conduct during protests, urges IPOA to hold off judgement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Murkomen faulted IPOA for appearing to side with narratives that overlook the actions of violent groups during the unrest.

Nairobi, Kiambu hardest hit as police response to June, July protests criticised
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 26, 2025

A report on police response to the June and July protests, released this week by IPOA, reveals that Nairobi recorded the highest number of casualties,...

Police Constable jailed 30 years for the murder of his boss in Nakuru
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 24, 2025

The judge concluded that Konga had acted with intent to kill, noting that the nature of the weapon used demonstrated a clear understanding that death...

AG, NPSC urge court to dismiss petition seeking removal of DIG of Police Eliud Lagat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The AG’s office argued that the case filed against Lagat is legally flawed and falls outside the court’s Constitutional and Human Rights jurisdiction,...

Murkomen warns chiefs, police over collusion in North Rift alcohol crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

Murkomen explained that the crackdown is part of a broader initiative to eliminate the circulation of second-generation alcohol and narcotic drugs tha...

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