Central Police Station Stories

Court declines to give orders stopping DIG Eliud Lagat from resuming work
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita, while issuing directions on Monday, ruled that Lagat be given a fair hearing before any interim orders can be issued.

Protests over Julia Njoki’s alleged torture, death in custody grind Nanyuki town to a halt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Julia Njoki’s family claims she was tortured after being detained at Nanyuki Police Station for failing to raise a Sh50,000 bond.

Back like he never left: Police DIG Eliud Lagat set to resume office despite legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lagat’s return comes after more than two weeks of intense public scrutiny and legal uncertainty following the death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested...

Youths reject Raila Odinga’s appeal for dialogue, demand urgent reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Raila Odinga has defended his call for the formation of a national conclave, which he described as a vital step towards reshaping the country’s politi...

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi calls for restraint, urges police not to harm protestors
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 13, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen initially authorised the use of lethal force to quell the demonstrations, a move that drew sharp critici...

Digital emancipation: How Kenyan youth are dissenting through online satire
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

In a new modern way of dissent that has been aided by digital emancipation, Kenyans have opted to mock their country's leadership and its outrageous d...

IG of Police Douglas Kanja bans firearms, orders immediate surrender in Marsabit's troubled zones
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operati...

CS Kipchumba Murkomen extends security operation in Marsabit’s 13 trouble spots for 30 more days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The extension was made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, and follows consultations with the National Security Council.

Court freezes payout to four civilians shot by KDF, directs Defence Ministry to deposit Sh7.9 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The judges said the stay will remain in place only if the Ministry of Defence deposits the full amount in court within 90 days. If that is not done wi...

KHRC slams police for inaction over attack on mothers’ briefing ahead of Saba Saba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

KHRC said the assailants broke through the perimeter wall of its Gitanga Road premises, violently disrupted the event, roughed up attendees, and made...

Anglican Church calls for compensation for protest victims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Ole Sapit condemned the use of excessive force by police during demonstrations, particularly alleged shoot-to-kill or shoot-to-maim orders.

City businessman Kakan Maiyo freed on Sh10,000 police cash bail after dramatic arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Plain-clothed detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations carried out the arrest at his office, entering forcefully before taking him i...

Return stolen goods or else! Kirinyaga traders issue 14-day ultimatum to looters following Saba Saba chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The ultimatum followed a meeting held on Thursday, at Wanguru International Stadium, where over 2,000 traders gathered under the leadership of their...

Nelson Havi issues warning to police officers following Klinzy Barasa's arraignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

In a statement, Nelson Havi emphasised the personal consequences law enforcement officers face when the state distances itself after unlawful actions...

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji vows to 'keep fighting for Kenyans' following release
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The MP was released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative surety bond of Ksh1 million after spending three days in custody.

Kenya's real estate boom under scrutiny amid rising money laundering, terror financing cases
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Financial Reporting Centre is tasked with identifying proceeds of crime and fighting money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime and Money Launde...

Teen protester Elijah Mwongeli laid to rest as Kenyans demand justice over police killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Among those who joined the family in paying their final respects was activist Boniface Mwangi, whose presence highlighted the growing public outrage o...

DPP recommends murder charge against police officer Klinzy Barasa who shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

The court has, however, released his co-accused, Duncan Kiprono, from police custody due to a lack of evidence.

Judiciary sets record straight on police barricades during protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 10, 2025

On Wednesday, news agencies reported that the court had outlawed police barricades during protests.

Boniface Kariuki’s final call: A mother’s warning, a son’s promise, a nation’s shame
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Kariuki’s family appealed for support from the public to help them give him a dignified send-off.

Nairobi Businessman Kakan Maiyo arrested over viral anti-police TikTok video
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said Maiyo was inciting violence against police officers through videos posted on his TikTok account.

UNICEF demands children’s protection after Bridgit Njoki, 12, killed in Saba Saba protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 09, 2025

UNICEF expressed deep condolences to all families who lost loved ones during the demonstrations, and in particular, extended heartfelt sympathies to N...

Ruto clashes with courts over roadblocks ban, accuses Judiciary of undermining security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The President argued that it is unreasonable to deny the police the tools necessary to maintain order, especially when those challenging such measures...

Gachagua unveils 8-point plan to end protests, slams Ruto over housing levy, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

Speaking just hours after Ruto voiced frustration over growing public and political hostility, Gachagua responded by saying that real solutions lie in...

Ruto orders police to shoot looters in the leg, not kill during protests crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Ruto added that violent attacks on police officers and stations, as witnessed during the June 25 protests against the 2024 Finance Bill, will be treat...

Kenyans rally behind #WeAreAllKikuyus, condemn tribal profiling following Saba Saba protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

The trend #WeAreAllKikuyus emerged on Monday evening after some online narratives accused the Kikuyu community of being behind the chaos and destructi...

Saba Saba protest death toll rises to 31
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) expressed sympathy for the victims and families affected by the violence, sending out messages of condolence and...

IJM launches probe into protest killings, calls for justice for 12-year-old girl shot in Kiambu
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 08, 2025

IJM said it will take up some of the case of brutality including that of 12 year old Bridgit Njoki, a class seven pupil who was killed by a stray bull...

Kiambu erupts in protests after 12-year-old girl killed by stray bullet during Saba Saba demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Protesters lit bonfires and blocked major roads, including the busy Kiambu-Limuru Road, which had become highly volatile by mid-afternoon.

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