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Jared Ojuok: Police officer pens book on police officers' tough roles
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 14, 2025

At a time when Kenya’s police service faces deep public mistrust, fuelled by cases of brutality and lack of accountability, Ojuok’s book offers a coun...

Kenya Police, Nairobi United FKF Super Cup clash cancelled over venue dispute
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 13, 2025

The curtain raiser to the 2025/26 season was originally slated for Sunday at Dandora Stadium, but Police FC declined to honour the fixture, citing saf...

CAF Women’s Champions League : Kenya Police Bullets brace for tough test against JKT Queens
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 12, 2025

The Kenyan champions have impressed with discipline and balance, recording a 1-0 win over Uganda’s Kampala Queens and a 2-0 triumph against Eritrea’s...

Court asked to block police recruitment over payroll management dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The petitioners contend that payroll management is not a routine clerical task but a central human resource function.

IPOA's reliance on DCI's forensic lab weakens police misconduct cases, says IJM
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The study highlights “a severe lack of confidence in the effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System in Kenya to protect vulnerable people and deter...

73% of Kenyans believe government not doing enough to stop abductions, extra-judicial killings - TIFA Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The findings show that a clear plurality of Kenyans, 35 per cent, believe the police and other state security agencies are mainly responsible for extr...

Fear and mistrust keep police abuse victims silent, report finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

The study paints a grim picture of public confidence in criminal justice institutions, with only 14.3 per cent of respondents saying they trusted the...

Kenya Police Bullets beat Eritrea’s DenDen FC 2-0, seal CECAFA semis spot in CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier
Amina Wako  |  Sep 10, 2025

Striker Emily Moranga opened the scoring before Ugandan forward Zaina Namileme doubled the lead, ensuring the Kenyan champions claimed their second st...

West Pokot residents surrender illegal firearms
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 10, 2025

Among the surrendered weapons were an FN rifle with one round of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle with four rounds.

Standoff as NPSC, NPS clash over recruitment of 10,000 police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The standoff grew sharper yesterday when the NPSC announced it would publish advertisements for the vacancies tomorrow, with recruits expected to begi...

Kenyans warned against fake police recruitment adverts as NPSC pledges transparent exercise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

NPSC Chairperson Amani Yuda Komora said preparations for a genuine recruitment drive are still underway and will be announced formally.

IPOA launches probe into fatal shooting of two boda boda riders by DCI officer in Thika
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 09, 2025

On Monday, Gitonga was arraigned at the Kiambu Law Courts, where IPOA sought a 21-day custodial order to complete its investigation.

International Justice Mission unhappy with debate over Ruto's police victims compensation team
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 09, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo echoed the call for accountability, saying that cases involving police officers and those in authority should be expedite...

Nearly 43 per cent of Kenyans report police abuse, study shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The Justice System Response to Police Accountability report by International Justice Mission Kenya engaged 5,700 participants across nine counties thr...

Justice and Equity Commission hails police brutality ruling, calls for immediate action
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 09, 2025

JEC hailed a recent High Court decision awarding compensation to victims of police brutality and unlawful detention, terming it a "landmark ruling" in...

Justice and Equity Council backs suspension of Ruto’s compensation panel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

In a statement, the group urged courts to fast-track cases related to police accountability, including petitions seeking reparations for victims of ab...

IPOA seeks 21-day detention for Kiambu officer accused of killing two boda boda riders
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 08, 2025

IPOA asked that Police Constable Eric Gitonga Nyaga be held at Kiambu Police Station for 21 days to allow investigators to complete inquiries into the...

Human Rights Watch official Otsieno Namwaya says police target him instead of rights abusers
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 09, 2025

Speaking exclusively to The Eastleigh Voice on Monday, Namwaya alleged he was facing harassment and intimidation because of his work.

Malindi police arrest 350 juvenile gang members in crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The gangs had turned to social media to intimidate residents and tourists, urging politicians to back the operation through genuine political goodwill...

Kampala Queens keep CECAFA hopes alive with 7-0 victory over Eritrea’s Denden FC
Amina Wako  |  Sep 07, 2025

With the win, Kampala Queens move up to second place in Group A on three points, level with leaders Kenya Police Bullets, who still have a game in han...

Police service to hire 10,000 constables under new recruitment rules, IG Kanja welcomes move
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Kanja said the initiative comes at a critical moment when the Service is grappling with attrition and other challenges affecting personnel capacity.

Kenya Police Bullets edge Kampala Queens 1-0 in CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers opener
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets entered the clash in a confident mood, buoyed by home support and weeks of intense training.

Government announces sweeping reforms to transform National Police Service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

PS Omollo emphasised that the reforms are designed to ensure that policing aligns with public expectations and community needs.

LSK President Faith Odhiambo vows victim-centred justice for protest and riot victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

Odhiambo recounted her encounters with families of victims still waiting for justice, including baby Pendo, killed during a midnight police operation...

Eight suspected gang members arrested in Malindi crackdown
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2025

The arrests mark the latest step in an intensified campaign against organised crime in Kilifi County.

Ombudsman and IPOA launch joint framework to address police conduct concerns
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 03, 2025

In a joint statement, the organisations said the initiative seeks to strengthen the resolution of citizens’ complaints on public service delivery as w...

Coach Beldine Odemba says Kenya Police Bullets fired up for Kampala Queens clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 03, 2025

The Bullets, who have steadily grown into one of the strongest women’s football sides in East Africa, enter this year’s qualifiers with added motivati...

National Assembly summons Police IG Douglas Kanja over delayed reforms, payroll issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

Legislators voiced frustration that Kanja’s continued deferrals had stalled critical oversight of police reforms, including unresolved issues surround...

Kenya Police FC begin Kagame Cup campaign with 4-0 rout against Djibouti Garde-Côtes FC
Amina Wako  |  Sep 02, 2025

The result leaves Kenya Police top of Group A with three points, ahead of Ethiopian Coffee and Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars, who were scheduled to m...

Kenya Police Service tops complaint list in IAU report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Nairobi had the highest number of complaints, accounting for 42 per cent of the total, followed by Rift Valley at 15 per cent, Central at 12 per cent,...

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