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Truck operators decry arbitrary arrests by police for refusing to pay bribes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, chaired by Ndia MP George Kariuki, expressed concern over the allegations, blaming law enf...

Court to rule on whether to detain Central Police OCS Samson Talaam for 21 days over Albert Ojwang's death
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 18, 2025

On Monday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) told the court that Taalam had interfered with crucial evidence related to an ongoing investigati...

Bullet in broad daylight: How cameras, courage and OSINT are unmasking Kenya’s police brutality
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 17, 2025

The Kenyan government, a sitting member of the UN Human Rights Council, now finds itself under fresh scrutiny.

Family of missing officer in Haiti moves to court in search for answers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 17, 2025

Benedict Kabiru disappeared in Haiti on March 26 this year. However, the family has criticised the State’s silence on whether he is still alive.

Manhunt launched for two police officers linked to Albert Ojwang's murder
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 13, 2025

The two officers had previously recorded statements with IPOA before disappearing. Their colleagues and IPOA officials are now urging them to surrende...

High Court to rule on bail for officers in Baby Pendo case on June 16
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 10, 2025

Prosecutors maintained that the serving commanders, being prosecuted under the unprecedented principle of command responsibility for events leading to...

IPOA probes police shooting that left three dead in Narok
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

The victims were reportedly shot after police allegedly opened fire on a group of individuals said to have invaded private land within the Angama Cons...

Seven suspects arrested after police officer is killed, two others injured in Nakuru
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

The arrests followed an intense manhunt after Constable Josphat Ruto was fatally shot on Sunday night while on patrol in Free Area, Nakuru City, along...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A legacy of leadership: Prof Kivutha Kibwana’s journey of service and dedication
Amina Wako  |  May 06, 2025

Prof Kibwana champions what he calls "productive politics", the kind that focuses on national security, youth empowerment, and genuine service to the...

Kenya faces UN scrutiny over police brutality and human rights abuses
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

Local human rights organisations submitted that, despite the largely peaceful nature of the protests, there were credible allegations of excessive and...

261 officers stranded as deployment to Haiti stalls due to lack of equipment, support
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The United States, the mission's main financier, stated that it could not continue shouldering such a significant burden, while France announced a con...

Retiring police officers to be deployed to counties of their choice - Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Murkomen explained that the move aims to improve officers’ welfare and help them transition smoothly into retirement by familiarising them with their...

Family of Kenyan police missing in Haiti accuses state of neglect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

Benedict Kabiru’s family said what began as a hopeful wait for answers has turned into a painful ordeal marked by silence, unanswered calls, and broke...

Police officers serving over 3 years in frontier counties to be moved in 3 months
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Murkomen said the transfers will boost the officers’ morale, as those who will be deployed will report with the mindset that they will be around for j...

Kenyan police officers in Haiti suffer more casualties in clashes with gangs
Reuters  |  Apr 01, 2025

MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed that two officers had been evacuated to the Dominican Republic for medical care.

Haitian President visits Kenyan troops as search for missing officer continues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 29, 2025

Specialised MSS teams have since been deployed to search for the missing officer, but there have been no updates from Kenyan authorities in Haiti.

738 police officers, 50 civilians staff promoted in National Police Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 13, 2025

According to NPSC Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia, the Commission examined whether the recommended officers met the promotion criteria and was satisfied th...

Police officer injured in gunfire exchange with suspect in Gigiri
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 26, 2025

The injured officer is receiving treatment at a city hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

University student who went viral for assaulting police officer set free after forgiveness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Police officer Jacob Ogendo, a former bodyguard of ex-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, told senior principal magistrate Benmark Ekhubi that he had forgive...

Crime surge: Kenya records alarming increase in criminal cases over last decade
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The data confirms that while the country recorded its last major terror attack in 2019, Al-Shabaab militia is still making attempts to carry out its a...

Kenyans forced to pay up to Sh20,000 in bribes for police services -report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The NPS has consistently ranked among the most corrupt institutions in Kenya, with traffic officers frequently implicated in bribery scandals.

Inside new Correctional Bill that seeks to improve handling of offenders
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 31, 2025

The Correctional Services Bill, 2025, currently at the public participation stage, is part of ongoing efforts to implement the recommendations of Just...

Kenyan police officers undergo post-deployment training in Haiti with MSS support
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

In addition to the tactical training, the programme emphasises non-tactical elements to enhance the officers' overall professionalism.

Kenyan police hand over key Haiti bases to Guatemalan peacekeepers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The newly renovated FOB has served as a vital strategic hub for improving response times and supporting key areas such as the National Port.

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.

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