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Why Kenyans no longer trust the police

No doubt the police-public relationship is frosty; and it might get worse following President William Ruto's shot-to-maim order.

By Hudson Gumbihi 29 days ago

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Wave of destruction in counties as public anger boils over murders

The torching of Mawego Police Station in Homa Bay County over the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang marked yet again, the escalating anger against the government.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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Disquiet as KDF officers begin to pay for their meals in barracks

From Tuesday, military officers will have to dig deep into their pockets to pay for meals following the scrapping of the subsidy they have enjoyed for years.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Armed gang caught on camera robbing motorist in Parklands

In the 41-second clip, the getaway car, whose registration number plate was not clearly captured, is seen making a U-turn as the two robbers attack the victim.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Protesters make daring raids on police stations as officers injured

In daring scenes, protesters attacked police stations during running battles that left more than 80 officers nursing injuries on Wednesday.

By Hudson Gumbihi and George Njunge 1 month ago

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Police were caught napping by Gen Z protesters in Parliament

The invasion of Parliament on June 25 caught anti-riot police deployed to suppress protesters by surprise.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Lawyers reject claims linking Lagat to murder, ask for evidence

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has maintained that he was not involved in the murder of Albert Ojwang'.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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Two decades on, police reforms falter under politics, brutality

The National Police Service remains entangled in violence, opaque command structures, and politicised appointments.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Quarries in Mandera shut following abduction of two workers

All quarries in Mandera County have been closed following the abduction of two workers on Wednesday.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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Eliud Lagat: Bomb expert entrusted with police reforms

DIG has made several visits to police stations, demanding excellence.On Wednesday, he is in the eye of a storm amid investigation on Albert Ojwang's murder.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

DIG Lagat on the spot over Albert Ojwang's death

The conflicting accounts have drawn suspicion from the public, politicians, and human rights bodies, many of whom suspect a cover-up.

By Fiddelis Mogaka and Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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Why shocking police deaths compromise safety of Kenyans

Over 1,200 officers have died in the last three years, something observers say is deeply troubling.There has been no recruitment since 2022 to address the gaps.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Prosecutor causes chaos at Laikipia airbase over husband's visitor

A senior prosecutor is in trouble for causing a security breach at Laikipia Airbase barracks where her husband works.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Mt Elgon MP summoned over assault of rival

An aspirant for the Mt Elgon Parliamentary seat claims his life is in danger after allegedly being physically assaulted by the incumbent Fred Chesebe Kapondi on Saturday.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

DIG Lagat warns officers to desist from corruption

Days after prisoners escaped from lawful custody at a court in Siaya, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat toured the county and urged officers to maintain professionalism and teamwork.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

DIG Lagat orders crackdown on illicit brews and counterfeit goods

Police officers have been urged not to relent in the fight against illicit brews and drugs, human tracking and counterfeit products within their jurisdiction.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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Dead or alive? Family of missing officer in anguish as State stays silent

Benedict Kabiru went missing on March 26 after his team was ambushed by a gang.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

How family of first Kenyan officer killed in Haiti reacted to the tragic loss

How family of first Kenyan officer killed in Haiti reacted to the tragic loss

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Kiambu woman claims life in danger over land row

Long before Njoki died, she had been embroiled in an inheritance row with a stepson, Kiarie Mbugua, under whose name the entire piece of land measuring 6 acres.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Man found in possession of snake at Busia border

In a bizarre incident, a man was arrested in Busia County after he was found in possession of a snake.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Minor stabs his lover's mother to death

The police report indicates that the incident happened after the deceased, Judith Ngamia Wanyama, confronted the suspect for impregnating her daughter.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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Detectives retrieve crucial details in Kasipul MP murder probe

A week before he met his death, Were had complained that his life was in danger.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Police to review CCTV, eyewitness accounts in probe on MP's shooting

Investigators yesterday reconstructed the scene and reviewed footage from street cameras. Police spokesman says the nature of crime appeared to be targeted and premeditated.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Migori pastor missing after being abducted by armed men

Pastor Meshack Orwa of a Migori-based Ministry of Holiness and Repentance church has been missing since Saturday.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Expose unmasks trigger-happy officers in Gen Z anti-tax demos

A new BBC Africa Eye investigation, Blood Parliament, has identified the Kenyan security officers responsible for the fatal shooting of anti-tax protesters outside Parliament in June 2024.

By BBC and Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Street boys abduct, strip naked two teenagers at Muthurwa market

During the torture, the attackers used a phone belonging to one of the victims to call his relatives demanding for money.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Kenyan police intensify crackdown on OLA amid harassment fears

It also emerged that some members who have ditched OLA are living in fear and have sought refuge in Nairobi.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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State accused of shielding NIS from public scrutiny

Amid growing concerns that Kenya's intelligence agency is overstepping its mandate, calls for the establishment of the Intelligence Service Complaints Board have become louder.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Police reforms to persist, assures PS Omollo

The government has vowed to continue carrying out reforms in the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, and National Youth Service.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Presidential Escort Unit officer dies after collapsing in Karen

An officer attached to the Presidential Escort Unit died after collapsing at the Karen Police Station on Tuesday evening.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Military impostor who trespassed Embakasi Barracks has pending arrest warrant

Kimtai was arrested in 2021 by officers at Ruai Police Station who took him to court where he absconded in 2022 and has allegedly been on the run.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Police arrest another woman ferrying cocaine in Moyale

The suspect was escorted to Moyale Sub-County Referral Hospital for thorough screening that led discovery of eight pellets of cocaine weighing 414 grams hidden in her private parts.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Man being interrogated by anti-terror police for accessing military installations

Kimtai has reportedly been wearing military uniforms believed to have been acquired from a former soldier dismissed from service.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

DIG Lagat roots for clean police stations

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has intensified efforts to turn police stations into centres of excellence.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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State agency: Country suffocating under yoke of criminal gangs

The research established that criminal gangs had permeated most of the key sectors of the country's economy hence the need for adequate measures to stop them.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Gangland: Signs that gangs are running fearless show

The research, carried in 11 counties, established that 82.3 per cent of Kenyans felt criminal gangs are active in the country.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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Bomas of Kenya's legacy in jeopardy as bulldozers move in for Sh31.6B project

The military is flatenning the centre built in 1971 as special repository for Kenya's diverse cultures. The 80-acre land holds indigenous trees, various bird and and nature walks.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

State agency warns of rising gang activity

A new study by the National Crime Research Centre reveals a resurgence of criminal gangs across Kenya.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Stop importation of cheap scrap metal, dealers urge state

The dealers are now calling on the government to either ban these imports or impose taxes on them, claiming the imported metals are of inferior quality.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Garissa abduction: Gunmen hit car, kidnap father in front of kids

According to police, a white vehicle emerged from a petrol station and struck his Toyota Harrier car before another car arrived, blocking them.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago