The National Police Service (NPS) has strengthened security checkpoints along major roads in Nairobi as Kenyans celebrate Saba Saba Day. This proactive measure aims to uphold law and order during the annual commemoration, ensuring everyone can participate peacefully.In a statement released on Monday, Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri emphasized that these
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Murkomen: Gachagua Unfit to Discuss National Security
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has sharply criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, asserting he lacks the qualifications to discuss national security, public order, and safety. In a television interview on June 22, 2026, Murkomen emphasized that Gachagua should steer clear of national security discussions, labeling him as a source
DCI Probes Mazda CX-5 Fire During Thika Road Protests
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is reviewing video footage related to the vehicle fire on Thika Road during Monday's protests. This investigation focuses on incidents of violence and property destruction.A black Mazda CX-5 was set on fire in Githurai amid demonstrations linked to a nationwide transport strike over rising
NPS Issues Guidelines on Public Gatherings and Protests
The National Police Service (NPS) has reaffirmed its constitutional mandate and urged the public to maintain order during public meetings and processions. This call highlights the importance of balancing the right to assemble with the legal requirements necessary for public safety and security.In a statement released by the Office of
Mike Sonko Moves to Block Capitol Hill Police Station Closure
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has taken legal action to prevent the proposed degazettement of Capitol Hill Police Station. He expressed concerns that this decision would significantly jeopardize security in the Upper Hill area of Nairobi.Sonko has directed his attorneys to file an urgent petition against the decision, referencing several
Machakos Man Electrocuted in Bar Rooftop Entry Attempt
A 25-year-old man tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while allegedly trying to enter a bar through the rooftop in Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County. Authorities reported that the incident took place at a bar located in Mukukuni Market within Muonyweni Village. Upon arrival, police discovered the lifeless body of
Migori Mining Site Robbery Injures Foreign Nationals as Siaya Attack Raises Alarm
Detectives in Nyatike Subcounty, Migori County, are actively investigating a violent robbery that injured three foreign nationals at a mining site. According to police reports, the incident occurred at a leaching compound owned by Marowa Mines Company Limited in Kalangi Sublocation. The company manager informed authorities that five unidentified assailants,
Off-Duty Police Officer Lynched in Nairobi as Mob Justice Cases Rise
An off-duty police officer from the Quick Response Unit (QRU) in Garissa County tragically became one of the victims in a mob justice incident in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.The rise in mob lynching cases continues to pose a significant challenge, despite ongoing efforts to combat this issue.Authorities at Mowlem Police Station