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Man held in Kilimani over Sh2.5 million police recruitment scheme
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa was taken into custody after three victims reported to the police how they were lured with promises of “guaranteed” entry in...

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.

Gen Z protests in Kenya: Key facts (2024-2025)
Charity Pancras  |  Nov 20, 2025

Police deployed live bullets, rubber bullets, tear gas, batons, and water cannons, while prominent online voices were arrested or went missing.

Lawyer Chacha Mwita detained for 14 days over terrorism financing probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

The Kahawa Law Courts ruled that the allegations, while not proof of guilt, raise serious questions over public safety and national security that requ...

Amnesty report shows at least 128 killed, 3,000 arrested in 2024–2025 Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Findings revealed how the state combined traditional and digital repression to target activists, particularly those from marginalised socio-economic b...

Court gives IG of Police seven days to file report on disappearance of Mwenda Mbijiwe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

Justice Martin Muya issued what he termed the "final adjournment," directing the IG to present a full account of the progress made by security agencie...

Amnesty exposes state-backed harassment network during Kenya’s 2024–2025 Gen Z protests
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Hanifa Adan, who built a large following on X for her role in the Gen Z movement’s fundraising for victims of state violence and her outspoken calls f...

Only two of 11 police aircraft operational, rest grounded over maintenance failures, EACC audit reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The audit, commissioned by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in February, examined the systems, policies, procedures, and practices of the NPS...

IPOA launches nationwide monitoring of police recruitment to ensure fairness, transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

Over 400 recruitment centres have opened their doors to thousands of Kenyans seeking to join the service, with the NPS targeting 10,000 new constables...

Senators call for real-time CCTV monitoring in all cells to curb police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns over reports of police brutality, harassment and unexplained deaths in custody.

Garissa human rights activists demand justice for student allegedly raped and killed by guardian
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2025

Safiya Abdi Bilal, a promising learner who recently completed her KJSEA exams, leaves a community in grief as police investigate the shocking incident...

Construction works force last-minute shift in Kamukunji police recruitment venue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

On Friday, the High Court temporarily varied the earlier suspension of the nationwide recruitment after Justice Bahati Mwamuye stayed conservatory ord...

FKF Premier League: AFC Leopards, Kenya Police target redemption as Tusker, Murang’a Seal eye ascent
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 16, 2025

AFC Leopards and defending champions Kenya Police step onto the pitch seeking to rebound from recent setbacks, while Murang’a Seal and Tusker eye valu...

Police Bullets extend perfect start as Gideon Starlets celebrate first-ever WPL victory
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Police continued to dictate proceedings even after the break. Second-half substitute Rebecca Okwaro made it 3–0 in the 72nd minute, and Medina Abubaka...

How ATPU busted prominent lawyer over alleged terror financing linked to ISIS
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The lawyer is reported to have played a role in the financing and facilitation of the movement of youth to Somalia, from where they would cross over t...

Court lifts orders that stopped police recruitment, exercise to continue Monday
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 14, 2025

He added that the case management on the previous case will be on the day of recruitment. While this was happening, the National Police Service's recr...

EACC flags organised corruption in traffic department, Police IG vows action
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

Bribery is highly organised, with junior traffic officers carrying out daily collections under directives from senior officers, and proceeds channelle...

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...

Court recommends murder charges against three officers over 2022 Masimba killings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 14, 2025

The court ruled that ballistic analyses and autopsy reports clearly established that the victims died from gunshot injuries sustained during the chaot...

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,...

Funding delays, operational weaknesses threaten police operations, says EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The report notes that specialised units and devolved formations also do not receive their own AIEs, limiting their ability to function effectively.

Activist Bob Njagi claims Ugandan soldiers took part in Kenya’s 2024 Gen Z crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Njagi recounted that during his first week in custody, he spoke to soldiers who revealed they had been sent to Kenya at the height of the Gen Z protes...

IG Kanja moves to overturn court order halting recruitment of 10,000 police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The application, filed under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani Constitutional Court, highlights a severe shortfall in police officers, worsened...

Reprieve for Garissa police as Sh227 million stalled housing project resumes
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2025

The project will comprise three blocks —two at the police line and one at the Administration Police line—housing 150 units ranging from one-bedroom to...

Kigame seeks court nod for private prosecutions over 2024–2025 protest abuses
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 12, 2025

Kigame is seeking leave of the court under Section 8(2) of the International Crimes Act and Article 157(6) of the Constitution, which allows citizens...

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.

Kenya reports decline in criminal cases, police misconduct on the rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

While the overall number of crimes decreased, offences such as assault, theft, and drug-related crimes remain the most common.

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.

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