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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...
The legislators criticised the insurers for frustrating officers who risk their lives to protect the country, saying the prolonged delays in compensat...
Horst is being investigated for four offences: trafficking in narcotic drugs, malicious damage to property, assault causing actual bodily harm, and cr...
Msambweni Police Commander Robinson Langat confirmed that the suspect faces several charges, including assault, possession of narcotic drugs, maliciou...
IPOA chairperson Issack Hassan pointed to a series of incidents at State House in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and Kiganjo Police Sta...
They added that unless the Judiciary now takes firm control of the timetable and resists further attempts to stall, survivors will continue to wait wi...
Hussein said that deaths under police custody have increased across the country and that police officers must be held accountable for their actions.
He told colleagues he was investigating claims that the magistrate in question had received a bribe to rule in favour of one of the parties in a case...
Kabiru went missing in March when a Kenyan convoy under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission was ambushed by armed gangs.
LSK has urged the public to report any officers acting in violation of the ruling, saying it is prepared to take legal action against those found culp...
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...
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...
According to HRW, on the evening of August 23, a group of six men, believed to be plain-clothes officers, parked three vehicles at a local police stat...
More than a year later, they claim security officers have been evasive and uncooperative, providing no meaningful response regarding Abdinasir's where...
Kanja also challenged the Judiciary to ensure that court orders remain reasonable and aligned with the public interest.
The phased increases began in September last year, when the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) announced that the basic salary for police const...
He further confirmed that the recovered AK-47 rifle was in good mechanical condition, but test firings showed no match with the bullets or cartridges...
Murkomen was responding to a question from Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, who had sought a statement on why the ministry has not implem...
Murkomen said the comprehensive report from all counties will guide future policies, but the tours have already led to positive changes.
These incidents come amid reports that over 20 Kenyans died in police custody between June 6 and June 23, 2025, fueling nationwide protests. Security...
Reacting to the report released earlier this week, the CS warned that it would not be “business as usual” and that those implicated would be dealt wit...
The Kajiado High Court found that Kenyan authorities had acted unlawfully and violated Arshad’s right to life, and awarded compensation to his widow,...
The Ministry of Interior has implemented a wide range of safety protocols and logistical measures, including the installation of modern CCTV systems,...
The CS was responding to a case filed in court by politician Reuben Kagame, accusing him, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and Director of C...
According to intelligence officer Fredrick Gichuki, on March 31, 2017, a group of young men believed to be members of the notorious ‘Gaza’ gang boarde...
He said the situation is worsened by the lack of systems to monitor the number of bullets used during gunfights with bandits.
Murkomen faulted IPOA for appearing to side with narratives that overlook the actions of violent groups during the unrest.
A report on police response to the June and July protests, released this week by IPOA, reveals that Nairobi recorded the highest number of casualties,...
Murkomen explained that the crackdown is part of a broader initiative to eliminate the circulation of second-generation alcohol and narcotic drugs tha...
According to the directive, a police officer is not permitted to discharge a firearm at a person unless the officer has reasonable grounds to believe...
