Police Brutality Stories

Judiciary vows swift action on Baby Pendo case after protests over delays
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 18, 2025

Nyong’o had called on Koome to urgently intervene in the long-delayed murder case of Baby Samantha Pendo, a six-month-old who was brutally killed duri...

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

Police IG Douglas Kanja moves Bungei, spokesperson in latest changes in NPS ranks
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kwale Police Commander Ali Nuno has been promoted to be the Coast regional police commander.

Pressure mounts on NIS boss Noordin Haji as lobby calls for his resignation over abduction scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Justice Alliance also expressed frustration with Police IG Kanja's claim of ignorance regarding the perpetrators of the abductions.

Ex-IPOA chief Macharia Njeru calls for action against abductions and impunity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Njeru, who served as IPOA's first chairperson from 2012 to 2016, has a long history of involvement in police reforms.

Why you'll no longer have to go to police stations to report incidents
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Interior ministry explained that a digital system for processing traffic fines and the implementation of a digital occurrence book were central to...

Kenyan officials head to Geneva to address enforced disappearances amid country's "abduction" crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 14, 2025

This is even as Human Rights experts argue that the incidents are not "abductions" but incidents of Enforced Disappearance, since a government cannot...

CS Muturi says he doesn't fear to be sacked after speaking out on wave of abductions
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 14, 2025

Muturi broke ranks with the Kenya Kwanza administration when he demanded an end to extra-judicial operations targeting perceived enemies and critics o...

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

Interior CS Murkomen to challenge court ruling holding police IG liable for junior officers’ actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The ruling centred around a decision made by former IG Koome to suspend the rights of KMPDU members to strike.

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Police service to receive 3,000 vehicles under Sh28 billion upgrade initiative
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The modernisation initiative is part of broader reforms guided by recommendations from the David Maraga Taskforce.

Police arrest Kilifi County driver with Sh100,000 drugs stolen from public hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Health CEC Peter Mwarogo said the recovered supplies were intended for Bamba Health Centre in Ganze Constituency but were diverted to a private pharma...

Kenyans slam spectator culture as alleged abduction video sparks outrage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

In its latest report released in late December, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said at least 82 cases of abductions had been reported s...

How abductions dented Kenya's human rights records globally
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 10, 2025

According to CIVICUS released last month, the violent suppression of demonstrations, which left at least 60 people dead and over 1,000 arrested, marke...

Ex-DIG of Police Gabow defends leadership during 2022 Bomas chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

"We were working for the IEBC as employees. Whatever we did is the same principle I could even use tomorrow if I am made in charge," he explained.

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

Joho calls for dismantling of illegal mining cartels to boost Kenya’s economy, enhance regulatory standards
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

The Mining CS called on the officers to help him restore sanity in the industry that contributes barely one per cent to the nation's gross domestic pr...

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