Police Officers Stories

Chief Justice Koome calls for balance between protest rights, law enforcement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.

Court finds two police constables guilty of torturing man to death and dumping body in River Nzoia
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The victim, Dennis Lusava, aged 21 at the time, had an altercation with police constables Reuben Yator and Godwine Wekesa Sirengo in Mbururu town on O...

Bill proposes retirement age of 60 for top police bosses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

The Bill’s main purpose is to amend the NPS Act to ensure that persons appointed to serve as IG and DIG do not exceed the age of 60 at the time of app...

Ruto: It cannot be business as usual after police attacks, firearm thefts, arson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

He vowed to stand firmly with every man and woman in uniform, saying the safety of law enforcers is directly tied to the safety of the entire country.

Murkomen makes u-turn, says police officers to only use force as directed by law
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 27, 2025

He emphasised that his comments were not intended to suggest that police officers are at liberty to use firearms irresponsibly.

CS Murkomen meets Kenyans, police in surprise CBD walk during Gen Z protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

The CS paused to engage with commuters, boda boda riders, and mkokoteni operators. His impromptu walkabout came after a closed-door meeting with Inspe...

Roadblocks erected, businesses closed with police patrolling streets ahead of protests to mark deadly anniversary
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

Access to Parliament Road, Harambee Avenue, and Kenyatta Avenue was completely blocked, with police erecting wire-mesh fences and barricades.

Fury as plainclothes police camp outside Rongai artist Matiri's home without warrant ahead of protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

As Matiri remained behind his locked door, he recorded a series of videos shared on X, showing the officers—some dressed in casual clothing—persistent...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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