The policemen were arrested after a Congolese was violently robbed

They were arrested after violently robbing Djuma Yasin Mumbele a diamond necklace valued at $1,905 (Sh247,459), $3,000 (Sh389,700), 300 euros (Sh45,123) and Sh500 in Kitengela.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Family to hold mock burial for Kabiru as Kenya's Haiti mission ends

The family of Benedict Kabiru, the police officer killed in Haiti while on a security operation, is planning to conduct a mock burial after losing hope that his body will ever be found.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Components of chopper that killed MP Ng'eno taken to France

Crucial components recovered from the accident site where Emurua Dikkir MP Johana Ng’eno and five others died after their chopper crashed in Mosop have been flown abroad for further analysis.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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New jungle law: How government is using gangsters to settle high-stakes disputes

The country is slowly sliding into anarchy as the rule of law is relegated to the background, with former CS Tuju and a former PS becoming the latest high-profile victims of goon attacks.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Mandera police arrest four Somali nationals over possession of Kenyan ID cards

Police in Mandera County are holding four Somali nationals suspected of having illegally acquired Kenyan national identity cards.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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Murkomen, Immigration Services director mum as passports saga rages

Since reports emerged that passports were being issued to foreigners, the government has maintained a loud silence over a matter that represents a serious breach of national security.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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Hope fades for family of officer swept away in 2024 city floods

Two years ago, Police Constable David Kibet Chesire unknowingly slipped into an uncovered manhole and was swept away by floodwaters at Muthurwa Market, never to be traced.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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Black box data expected to shed light on deadly chopper crash

Investigators at the site of the helicopter crash that killed Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others have recovered several key components critical to the probe.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

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How police foiled terror plot targeting Nairobi

The disrupted attack targeted social facilities, and was to coincide with the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Kenyan police officer to lead continental association

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jared Ojuok was elected during the biennial regional meeting of the International Executive Board (IEB) in Manzini City, Eswatini.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Somali national with forged ID card arrested

A Somali national has been arrested in Wajir County while attempting to secure employment using a Kenyan national identity card.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Seven arrested as police bust fake fertiliser racket in North Rift

Police in Uasin Gishu County have busted a fake fertiliser syndicate targeting gullible farmers ahead of the planting season.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Protests victims long wait for compensation as court stalls process

Protest victims hopes for compensation have been put on hold following a court injunction that stopped the panel from scrutinising and processing their petitions

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

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Trained savages: Why Kenya's police has failed to change from 'force' to service

Calls for police officers to respect human rights have grown louder over the past few decades, augmented by the Constitution that bars law enforcement officers from abuse of power.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

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The grand cover up: How rogue police officers deliberately evade justice

An unwritten rule within the police service stops officers from reporting errors, misconduct and crimes of their colleagues

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

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From sanctuary to battleground: Violence in sacred places as civic space shrinks

The recent disruption at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where armed men fired teargas and live rounds as congregants fled in panic, is the latest in a disturbing pattern.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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How drivers buy impunity from 'rogue' officers

Corrupt traffic police officers and operators make millions as innocent road users die.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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Speaker Wetang'ula 'hounded' by Jirongo's torch as DCI tighten probe

Whereas detectives say the death was a result of a car crash, they want to establish any contrary views.

By Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

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Of killings and abductions, how State silenced critical voices

Police officers are also accused of enforced disappearances and violations of human rights. Police brutality was evident during the quelling of anti-government demonstrations.

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

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Why Angata Barikoi has been slapt with night curfew

Security agents were informed that one of the warring communities was planning to retaliate the December 13 attack that left two youths dead and more than five others injured.

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

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DPP reviews files in SHA probe targeting corrupt health facilities

This after the DCI forwarded 18 case files to the office for review and legal advice.

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

NACADA seizes smuggled Ugandan liquor in festive season crackdown

A woman has been arrested in connection with smuggled alcohol from Uganda as the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) .

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

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Nairobi leads in 1,011 homicides recorded across Kenya

A majority of the victims were either attacked by assailants known to them.

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

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Police smash Kenyan citizenship sale syndicate, suspects arrested

The recent arrest of 26 people has lifted the lid on how rogue government officials are colluding with civilians to sell Kenyan citizenship to foreigners.

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

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Why Kenyan police in Haiti are searching for Kabiru's body

Initially, Benedict Kabiru, had been classified by the National Police Service as missing in action, but President William Ruto contradicted this position when he declared that he was killed in Haiti.

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

Bungei moved in reshuffle of top police command

Director of operations at Vigilance House Adamson Bungei, has been transferred in changes affecting the top command of Kenya Police Service (KPS) headed by DIG Eliud Lagat

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

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Another Somalia citizen linked to Kenya ID scam

This is the latest in a series of alarming cases of Somalis trying to acquire Kenyan nationality fraudulently

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

Chiefs set to graduate after undergoing paralegal training

Some 5,892 chiefs and their assistants will on Monday graduate at the Embakasi A Campus as the government moves to empower the grassroots administrators in a changed structure. 

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

Garissa suspect held over birth, death certificates syndicate

Mohamed’s arrest has raised fears that foreigners could be using the fake documents to acquire national identity cards, especially at a time when the government has relaxed prerequisite requirements.

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

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President ignores security despite poor State record

Activists had expected the President to talk about extra-judicial killings, enforced disappearances and gross human violations witnessed in the past three years.

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

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Haiti: Family of dead officer still in the dark

Kabiru was in the Kenyan contingent battling criminal gangs in Haiti.

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

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How a burial trip cut short the lives of six friends

According to police accounts, Oluoch who was driving the Probox had attempted to overtake another car when it rammed a truck heading in the opposite direction.

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

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Mystery clouds destination of Sh8.2b Indian Ocean drug haul

The 1,024 kilogrammes of methamphetamine were seized 630 kilometres East of Mombasa on October 23, 2025.

By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago

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How crime scene interference stalls major crime cases

One of the most important aspects of securing the crime scene is to preserve the scene with minimal contamination and disturbance of physical evidence.

By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago

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Police accused of shielding 'powerful' businessman

Officers at the Muthaiga Police Station are on the spot for failing to arrest a businessman accused of assault and unlawful detention of a car.

By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago

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Why Kenya police stations are getting modern makeover

Kipchumba Murkomen said most of the stations are relics of the colonial era.

By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago

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Murkomen: Kenya police officers in Haiti to return home soon

More than 700 Kenyan police officers have been part of the MSS mission

By Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago

The policemen were arrested after a Congolese was violently robbed

They were arrested after violently robbing Djuma Yasin Mumbele a diamond necklace valued at $1,905 (Sh247,459), $3,000 (Sh389,700), 300 euros (Sh45,123) and Sh500 in Kitengela.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Family to hold mock burial for Kabiru as Kenya's Haiti mission ends

The family of Benedict Kabiru, the police officer killed in Haiti while on a security operation, is planning to conduct a mock burial after losing hope that his body will ever be found.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Components of chopper that killed MP Ng'eno taken to France

Crucial components recovered from the accident site where Emurua Dikkir MP Johana Ng’eno and five others died after their chopper crashed in Mosop have been flown abroad for further analysis.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago