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Retiring police officers to be deployed to counties of their choice - Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Murkomen explained that the move aims to improve officers’ welfare and help them transition smoothly into retirement by familiarising them with their...

Over 100,000 police officers miss out on insurance benefits despite Sh6 billion cover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Gathungu faults NPS accounting officer Bernice Lemedeket for failing to ensure proper management of the contract awarded for the insurance provision.

Family of Kenyan police missing in Haiti accuses state of neglect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

Benedict Kabiru’s family said what began as a hopeful wait for answers has turned into a painful ordeal marked by silence, unanswered calls, and broke...

High Court directs IG Kanja to restore former CS Justin Muturi’s security detail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 11, 2025

The judge warned Kanja and others that any disobedience or non-observance of the court order will result in penal consequences to him or any other per...

Police officers serving over 3 years in frontier counties to be moved in 3 months
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Murkomen said the transfers will boost the officers’ morale, as those who will be deployed will report with the mindset that they will be around for j...

CS Murkomen says vehicle shortage for police, administration officers fueling insecurity in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

As part of a broader initiative to reduce fuel costs and improve mobility, NGAO officers in Kilifi and other towns will be provided with 1,000 electri...

NPS condemns harassment of journalists at drama festivals Nakuru, vows disciplinary action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

During the coverage, anti-riot police reportedly targeted the journalists by lobbing tear gas canisters directly at them.

Ruto’s task force on police reforms declared unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

The court found that the president overstepped his authority by unilaterally creating a 23-member task force chaired by former Chief Justice David Mar...

Over 100 women killed in first three months of 2025 – police say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 09, 2025

The report notes that at least 129 women were murdered between January and March, with most of the cases reported in Busia, West Pokot and Nandi count...

Fresh twist in Mwiki church violence as police summon five MPs allied to Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The summonses were issued after preliminary investigations linked members of Gachagua’s team to a group that stormed the PCEA church grounds, throwing...

Murkomen: Government to streamline command structure of police reservists, improve pay
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2025

At the moment, over 600 National Police Reservists have been deployed within Baringo North, Baringo South, Tiaty East, and Tiaty West to ensure a sust...

Police officer poisons three children, ends own life over marital, work frustrations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

The officer, identified as Police Constable David Okebe Goga, was off duty when the incident occurred at his rural home in Kagoga Village, Kadimu Sub-...

Standoff over unpaid contractor fees leaves Sh1.2 billion police hospital in Mbagathi lying idle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Attempts by the contractor to have the Department of Defence, which supervised the construction until the 2022/2023 financial year, take responsibilit...

Outrage as Police IG Kanja speaks at Ruto's political rally, LSK terms it unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The controversy arose after Kanja, dressed in official police regalia, was seen addressing a crowd during a political rally led by President William R...

Kenyan police officers in Haiti suffer more casualties in clashes with gangs
Reuters  |  Apr 01, 2025

MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed that two officers had been evacuated to the Dominican Republic for medical care.

Police must be accountable for their actions - Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Ruto said he had already taken decisive action by disbanding a rogue police unit that had been implicated in the killings.

Police IG Kanja says search for officer Benedict Kabiru missing in Haiti still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking during Eid celebration in Eastleigh on Sunday, IG Kanja confirmed that an active search operation is still underway in Haiti.

Haitian President visits Kenyan troops as search for missing officer continues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

Specialised MSS teams have since been deployed to search for the missing officer, but there have been no updates from Kenyan authorities in Haiti.

National Police Service seek Sh20 billion to digitize operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

CS Murkomen revealed that the government is finalizing plans to introduce body cameras for police officers, a move aimed at boosting accountability an...

National Assembly approves additional cash for underfunded police functions
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 26, 2025

The allocation of the Sh2.5 billion to the mission raises questions as the UN Trust Fund created to support the mission has met its costs and has enou...

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