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NPSC opposes MPs’ bid to redirect Sh833m from police insurance to settle idle hospital debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The MPs argue that the hospital, intended to provide specialised healthcare for officers and their families, should not be left to waste while the gov...

High court intervenes to protect Garissa resident detained by DCI, immigration officials
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 22, 2025

Through lawyer Kibiku Njenga, Mohamed had told the High Court that although his arrest was unlawful, without an explanation of any offences he could h...

Rights groups demand probe into alleged torture of activist Boniface Mwangi in Tanzania
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

Addressing journalists at Moi International Airport in Mombasa on Thursday, Mwangi said he was tortured so severely that he could barely walk.

Six arrested over killing of Catholic priest in Elgeyo Marakwet; police rule out banditry
Mary Wambui  |  May 22, 2025

Police are appealing to local communities to remain calm, continue with their daily activities without fear, and cooperate with the police in the ongo...

Setback for police commission recruitment as selection panel re-advertises top jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

In a fresh advert placed in the dailies, selection panel chairperson Arthur Osiya called for new applications for the commission’s top jobs.

Police reforms group demands immediate release of Mwangi and Atuhaire held in Tanzania
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 21, 2025

PRWG-K demanded their immediate release and called for an independent investigation into their arrest, citing grave concerns over the violations of th...

Report: Deep-rooted police issues fuel public distrust despite years of community policing
Mary Wambui  |  May 21, 2025

Community policing was first introduced in the country in 2005 by the late former President Mwai Kibaki in realisation that NPS, as an agent, is not t...

Leaders condemn police raid on Governor Natembeya’s home, term move as political witch hunt
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

Opposition leaders and political parties have issued scathing statements in reaction to the incident, accusing the government of deploying security fo...

Police raid Gachagua’s homes in night-time operation amid uproar over ‘inciteful’ remarks
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The former deputy president touched on the 2007 post-election violence, a period during which over 1,200 people died in ethnic clashes, suggesting tha...

MPs slash police insurance budget by Sh883 million to settle debt on stalled Mbagathi hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

MPs insisted that settling the outstanding debt and activating the hospital would ultimately save the government billions and ensure officers receive...

One year on: Kenyan-led Haiti Mission faces uncertain future amid logistical and funding crises
Mary Wambui  |  May 16, 2025

The report highlights that the mission is caught between political realignment in the United States and paralysis in international aid efforts, leavin...

IG of Police Kanja warns budget cut will cripple operations amid security threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

IG of Police Kanja pointed out that mobility, the establishment of a police hospital in Mbagathi, and the modernisation of police equipment will suffe...

Murkomen: Why police are solving MP Were’s murder faster, unlike other cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Murkomen dismissed claims that police were selectively fast-tracking the case of Kasipul MP Charles Were, while stalling on investigations into unreso...

KPL title race blown open as Tusker and Police suffer setbacks
Erick Kariuki  |  May 14, 2025

The Kenyan Premier League title race has been thrown wide open after both Tusker and Police FC dropped points in Matchweek 31, setting up a thrilling...

IPOA disputes Ruto’s claim on abductions, says investigations still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

IPOA told MPs on Wednesday that investigations into these cases are ongoing and that the perpetrators have not yet been identified.

New digital police recruitment system ready for roll out - NPSC
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The commission said the system that will first be deployed this year in an upcoming recruitment drive will streamline every stage of recruitment.

Senate probes surge in custody deaths, seeks accountability from police and prisons
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The Senate’s move comes amid a string of deaths reported in various detention facilities over the years, raising alarm among rights defenders.

Dramatic finish looms as FKF Women’s League title race heads to the wire
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 12, 2025

The FKF Women Premier League title race is heading for a dramatic finale after Ulinzi Starlets were awarded a win over Zetech Sparks for fielding an i...

Grieving refugee mother seeks justice after sons abducted from Hagardera camp
Issa Hussein  |  May 12, 2025

Ubah Mohamed Hassan appealed to President William Ruto to intervene and find out why her three sons were abducted and to have them released.

Court orders police officers in Baby Pendo murder case not to visit crime scene
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 12, 2025

The court further ordered that the accused persons must not contact any witnesses or the victims.

Police pull clear, City Stars keep survival hopes alive in FKFPL shake-up
Erick Kariuki  |  May 09, 2025

Kenya Police opened a five-point gap in the FKF Premier League title race while Nairobi City Stars sparked fresh hope in their survival bid as Matchwe...

Rights group seeks to join suit targeting police officers who conceal identity during operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The petition challenges the practice of officers hiding their identities during routine patrols and failing to wear official uniforms while carrying f...

High Court bars police from investigating extra-judicial killings, abductions
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 09, 2025

Justice Mugambi agreed with Kituo Cha Sheria, Haki Africa, and Charles Njue — a relative of a victim of enforced disappearance — that parallel investi...

Is Kenya’s president safe in a crowd? Security expert scans VIP protection checklist
The Conversation  |  May 09, 2025

The issue of presidential protection in Kenya has become particularly relevant following an incident in early May 2025 when someone in a crowd threw a...

Concerns raised over DPP's handling of Baby Pendo's murder case
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2025

The rights groups are concerned that the publishing of the witnesses' names seems to have been done deliberately.

Police obstruction, ODPP inaction frustrate efforts to punish killer cops - IPOA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

IPOA chairperson Issack Hassan said the authority continues to face resistance from police officers who block access to crucial records and ignore sum...

2024 records highest cases of extrajudicial killings in last six years, Missing Voices report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  May 07, 2025

Nairobi was the deadliest county for extra-judicial killings followed by Kiambu and Migori.

Court issues arrest warrant for senior officer in case of British woman’s illegal detention
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 06, 2025

The court noted that Muraya was not represented by a counsel who could inform it about her whereabouts and the reasons behind her failure to appear as...

Newly established National Government Administration Police Unit begins operations under command of Charles Mutuma
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Mutuma holds a Master of Arts in Security Management and Police Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Leadership and Security Management. He is curr...

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