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
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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
High Court orders release of Six abducted individuals
The High Court has ordered the immediate release of six individuals, including Gideon Kibet and Bernard Kavuli, who were reportedly abducted by state authorities. Justice Bahati Mwamuyé issued the ruling, which also prohibits any prosecution of the individuals pending the outcome of a related case filed by the Law Society
Stop the Primitivity: Raila tells off Government over abductions
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urgently called for an end to the wave of mysterious abductions plaguing Kenya this year. Speaking on Wednesday, Odinga emphasized that the government must swiftly address the alarming trend, which he warns poses a significant threat to national security. "This year has been challenging for
The Green Army whips Kenya Police
Gor Mahia's George 'Blackberry' Odhiambo (in white) tussles for the ball with Kenya Police FC player. Gor won the match 1-0. Gor Mahia, aka the Green Army, have beaten Kenya Police by 0-1 in a crucial title decider match played at Kasarani stadium.Gor Mahia, popularly known as 'K'ogalo' or Green Army,
Kiganjo police recruits arrested for forged documents
Ten recruits who used fake academic documents to be enlisted as Police Constables in the National Police Service (NPS) have been arrested while undergoing training and their courses terminated with immediate effect. According to a statement by the DCI on social media, was done after the National Police
Police arrest three over child trafficking after BBC expose
Police in Kenya have arrested three senior medical officers for allegedly running a child-trafficking syndicate following a BBC investigation into the theft and sale of babies. BBC Africa Eye revealed children were stolen to order from illegal clinics and at a Nairobi public hospital and sold for as little as $400