Detectives in Murang’a County are actively investigating the murder of 42-year-old Lawrence Maina Irungu, whose body was discovered in a maize plantation shortly after he returned home from prison. The body was found on Wednesday in Kirembu Village, about 500 meters from his home. Preliminary reports show he suffered multiple
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Suspected Gang Leader Arrested in Nakuru Crackdown on Crime
Authorities in Nakuru County have apprehended a suspected gang leader, a move that they assert is part of a comprehensive strategy to combat organized crime and enhance public safety.The National Police Service reported that officers from Kaptembwo Police Station were on routine patrol earlier today when they received intelligence about
Police Investigate Death of JKUAT Student in Mwiki, Kasarani
Detectives are actively investigating a tragic incident in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi, where the body of a university student was discovered hanging in his room following his death by suicide. Authorities have confirmed that the deceased, Cliff Asmund Oroko, a 22-year-old third-year student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,
15 Arrested as Violence Rocks Gachagua’s Church Event
In the wake of a tumultuous church event in Gatundu, Kiambu County, at least 15 suspects have been apprehended amidst escalating violence. This incident unfolded during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday, as clashes erupted between rival youth factions outside the African Independent Pentecostal Church
Kanja Admits Police Failures in Anti-Finance Bill Protests
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has admitted that the National Police Service fell short in its response to the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, stating that officers could have taken a more effective approach during the demonstrations that resulted in the loss of unarmed civilians' lives.Kanja discussed the clashes
Grief in Naserian: Family mourns slain police officer Samuel Kaitwai
Police IG addresses concerns over police officers’ recall from Judiciary
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has responded to rising concerns about the recent recall of police officers from the Judiciary Police Unit. He clarified that the officers were either sent for training following their promotions or were transferred to other stations as part of standard procedures. Kanja noted that new
Kenya sends 3rd contingent of Police Officers to Haiti
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the deployment of the third contingent of Kenyan police officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. The group, consisting of 217 officers, will join the first batch of 400 officers already stationed in the Caribbean nation to aid in restoring peace
Government Launches Ksh. 28 Billion police modernization Program
The Kenyan government has announced a significant Ksh. 28 billion modernization initiative aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and welfare of the National Police Service (NPS). This comprehensive program will involve the acquisition of 3,000 vehicles, including state-of-the-art protective gear and armored vehicles, over the next two years. During an interdenominational
Ruto acknowledges security force abuses amid abductions outcry
President William Ruto has publicly acknowledged the abuses committed by Kenya's security forces, following widespread demonstrations against a surge of alleged kidnappings that have ignited public outrage. In recent months, security forces in the East African nation have faced accusations of conducting numerous illegal detentions, particularly after youth-led anti-government protests in