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LSK condemns police brutality, demands action over assault of woman and torture of teen in Narok
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The Society described these acts as part of a disturbing pattern of abuse by members of the National Police Service (NPS), warning that such conduct u...

Court allows police to detain four officers over shooting of colleague in Naivasha
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 31, 2025

Orwa told the court that preliminary investigations suggest possible interference with the crime scene. It is alleged that the suspects attempted to s...

NPS announces fresh recruitment of police constables after court ruling
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2025

In an advert published on Friday, applicants must complete a prescribed form, available for download from the police and MyGov websites, or obtainable...

Pamzo rues draw with Murang’a Seal, eyes bounce-back against Police
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 31, 2025

Pamzo, who guided Posta to a strong start this season, said the team must urgently fix its defensive frailties if they are to sustain its early-season...

Senate orders insurers to compensate injured police officers within 14 days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The legislators criticised the insurers for frustrating officers who risk their lives to protect the country, saying the prolonged delays in compensat...

Mungatana decries misuse of firearms by police officers in Tana River
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

Danson Mungatana condemned what he termed as growing recklessness within the police service, warning that the continued misuse of firearms risks erodi...

High Court: NPSC has no authority to recruit, promote police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

Justice Helen Wasilwa said the Constitution draws a clear line between the roles of the Inspector General and those of the NPSC, warning that any over...

Dutch national accused of drug trafficking, assault remanded for 14 days in Diani
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2025

Horst is being investigated for four offences: trafficking in narcotic drugs, malicious damage to property, assault causing actual bodily harm, and cr...

Police officer breaks down in court as he defends colleagues accused of killing suspected robber
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 29, 2025

Senior Superintendent of Police Dennis Omunga broke down in court as he recounted the dangers officers face daily in Kayole, revealing how 13 of his c...

Dutch national arrested in Diani, faces deportation after assault, spitting on police officer
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Msambweni Police Commander Robinson Langat confirmed that the suspect faces several charges, including assault, possession of narcotic drugs, maliciou...

Kenya Police FC part ways with coach as managerial shake-ups continue
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 29, 2025

The club said Ndayiragije’s exit was amicable, citing his desire to “pursue greener pastures and newer challenges” following the team’s early exit fro...

Outrage after viral video shows Dutch national insulting police officer in Diani
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The police have confirmed that the individual, identified as Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst, was filmed hurling profanities at an officer on duty insi...

IPOA probes fatal shooting of Kitale student at Kibomet pool hall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

The Authority emphasised that the probe aims to establish the full circumstances of the incident and ensure accountability for the student’s death.

Kenya Police FC bow out of CAF Champions League after 4–1 aggregate loss to Al Hilal
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 24, 2025

With continental ambitions now dashed, the Kenya Police will shift their focus back to domestic duty as they aim to defend their now named SportPesa P...

Outrage in Turkana South as two police reservists are shot dead allegedly by KDF officers
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 24, 2025

The governor, accompanied by County Assembly Speaker Charles Lokiyoto and Woman Representative Cecilia Asinyen Ishuu, visited the bereaved families an...

IPOA investigates alleged assault of minor in Narok's Narosura police custody
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

In a statement, IPOA emphasised that the investigation will be conducted impartially and in accordance with Article 244 of the Constitution, which est...

Over 40 people dead after multi-vehicle crash on Kampala–Gulu highway in Uganda
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the same hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations and identification.

AG, NPS back Harun Mwau in petition to bar police commission from recruiting constables
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 22, 2025

Mwau argues that the power to recruit, employ, and discipline members of the National Police Service lies solely with the Inspector General (IG) of Po...

National Police Service Commission says court lacks jurisdiction on recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing police reform history, the Police service commission told the Labour court that its independence is vital to keeping politics out of police rec...

Kwale residents call for urgent security measures as Diani faces gang violence surge
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2025

The residents claim that the criminal groups, mainly composed of machete-wielding gangs, have been terrorising traders, robbing shops, and harassing l...

Gang Suppression Force denies reports of Kenyan police deaths in Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

In a statement issued on Monday, the GSF confirmed that all its personnel were safe, stressing that no Kenyan officer had lost their life during the l...

Kenya Police FC fall to Al Hilal in CAF Champions League first-leg clash at Ulinzi
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 17, 2025

The match, played behind closed doors at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, saw the visitors take control early on and secure a crucial away win courtesy of A...

Court declares police killing of businessman Bunty Shah unlawful
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 15, 2025

The fatal shooting occurred in the early hours of October 21, 2017, when police stormed Shah's compound using armoured vehicles. He was shot through a...

High Court asked to compel State to produce missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Mbijiwe's family is seeking orders requiring top state security agencies to account for his whereabouts, four years after he disappeared under mysteri...

IPOA condemns rising attacks on police officers after constable is killed outside State House
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

IPOA chairperson Issack Hassan pointed to a series of incidents at State House in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and Kiganjo Police Sta...

KDF launches nationwide recruitment as court battle brews over Nairobi centres
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The exercise, which runs until October 25, comes amid protests by 19 Nairobi MPs who claim the city has been unfairly allocated only three recruitment...

Bujego lauds Kenya Police Bullets’ progress after back-to-back wins
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 12, 2025

Zetech Sparks head coach Fakhir Harriet has admitted that their 3-0 defeat to Kenya Police Bullets was down to a lack of composure and precision in fr...

Government seeks out-of-court deal to end police recruitment stalemate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

Murkomen warned that prolonged delays in recruitment could pose a threat to national security as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election...

Gov't to review police entry grades in marginal areas, says CS Murkomen
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 11, 2025

Residents and leaders voiced concern that the current academic threshold for joining the National Police Service is excluding many qualified young peo...

Kenya Police Bullets outclass Zetech Sparks in commanding 3-0 victory
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 11, 2025

The Bullets came into the clash determined to avenge last season’s seven-goal thriller, which Zetech Sparks edged 4–3, and they wasted no time asserti...

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