Anti-Terrorism Police Unit Stories

How ATPU busted prominent lawyer over alleged terror financing linked to ISIS
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The lawyer is reported to have played a role in the financing and facilitation of the movement of youth to Somalia, from where they would cross over t...

Court lifts orders that stopped police recruitment, exercise to continue Monday
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 14, 2025

He added that the case management on the previous case will be on the day of recruitment. While this was happening, the National Police Service's recr...

EACC flags organised corruption in traffic department, Police IG vows action
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

Bribery is highly organised, with junior traffic officers carrying out daily collections under directives from senior officers, and proceeds channelle...

Court rules Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst unfit to stand trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Doctors concluded that Ter Horst has bipolar disorder and an additional illness that prevents him from understanding or responding to court charges, m...

Court recommends murder charges against three officers over 2022 Masimba killings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 14, 2025

The court ruled that ballistic analyses and autopsy reports clearly established that the victims died from gunshot injuries sustained during the chaot...

Audit reveals 200,000 police officer shortfall amid rising security demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,...

Funding delays, operational weaknesses threaten police operations, says EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The report notes that specialised units and devolved formations also do not receive their own AIEs, limiting their ability to function effectively.

Activist Bob Njagi claims Ugandan soldiers took part in Kenya’s 2024 Gen Z crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Njagi recounted that during his first week in custody, he spoke to soldiers who revealed they had been sent to Kenya at the height of the Gen Z protes...

IG Kanja moves to overturn court order halting recruitment of 10,000 police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The application, filed under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani Constitutional Court, highlights a severe shortfall in police officers, worsened...

Reprieve for Garissa police as Sh227 million stalled housing project resumes
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 12, 2025

The project will comprise three blocks —two at the police line and one at the Administration Police line—housing 150 units ranging from one-bedroom to...

Kigame seeks court nod for private prosecutions over 2024–2025 protest abuses
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 12, 2025

Kigame is seeking leave of the court under Section 8(2) of the International Crimes Act and Article 157(6) of the Constitution, which allows citizens...

Police boss Douglas Kanja opposes retirement age cap for IG, deputies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Douglas Kanja said imposing an age cap could unintentionally exclude skilled and visionary officers from contributing to national security leadership.

Kenya reports decline in criminal cases, police misconduct on the rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

While the overall number of crimes decreased, offences such as assault, theft, and drug-related crimes remain the most common.

High Court suspends nationwide police recruitment over fresh legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The recruitment exercise, initially planned for November 17, 2025, was to be conducted across 422 centres nationwide.

Gor Mahia humble Police as Shabana end winless run as Homeboyz drop points
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Gor Mahia rise to the top with a clinical win over Police, Shabana end their five-match drought, while Homeboyz drop crucial points at Bukhungu Stadiu...

FKF women’s league weekend: Bullets dominate, Kayole and Queens share spoils
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kenya Police Bullets light up the league with a 9–1 rout, while Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi Starlets maintain unbeaten runs in a tense 1–1 draw.

Sunday FKF Premier League fixtures preview: High stakes across the board as action heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 09, 2025

The final fixture of the day will see the ‘Serikali vs Sirkal’ derby, as defending champions Kenya Police FC face traditional giants Gor Mahia at the...

FKF Women’s Premier League returns with high-stakes weekend fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

To kick off the weekend, Gideon Starlets will be hoping to finally get off the mark after a rough start to life in the top tier. They face a Zetech Sp...

Uganda police crackdown on violence during Bobi Wine's NUP party campaigns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

On October 3, during a campaign in Mayuge district, another officer was attacked, seriously injured, and had his phone stolen. The matter was register...

MPs push for completion of police housing units within station compounds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, said housing officers within station premises would significantly improve emergency response and strengthe...

Kenya records 17 deaths in police, prison custody amid rising abuse concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The organisation said the deaths occurred across police stations, remand facilities and prisons in at least 10 counties, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Mu...

Five traffic cops nabbed in EACC sting operation over bribery on Kisumu–Busia highway
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2025

EACC said the five were caught actively engaging in constant bribe collection from motorists entering or exiting the border town.

Eight arrested in Molo fraud syndicate as police recover hundreds of SIM cards, IDs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

During the raid, officers recovered hundreds of assorted SIM cards, multiple national identification documents, several mobile phones, and various mot...

Edward Omondi's strike seals Kenya Police win over Sofapaka in coach Stojanovic’s debut
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 05, 2025

The win marked a perfect start for new head coach Dusan Stojanovic, who took charge of the defending champions on Sunday following the departure of Bu...

Interior CS Murkomen flags rising boda boda violence amid broader stability
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen said the rapid expansion of the boda boda sector, a vital pillar of Kenya’s transport economy, has created employment for thousands of youths...

Police officer shot dead while guarding exam container in Turkana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

During the attack, the examination container remained untouched, and officials confirmed that the day’s exams proceeded without interruption.

Kayole Starlets shine again as Kenya Police Bullets run riot in Women’s Premier League
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 01, 2025

Kayole have now recorded two consecutive victories following their earlier triumph over Gideon Starlets.

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...

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