Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Sheryl Adhiambo, 21, allegedly killed by police officers during a pursuit of robbery suspects in the Huruma area of Nairobi County on February 7, 2026. IPOA Vice Chairperson confirmed that a Rapid…
Nairobi, Kenya – Deputy National Assembly Speaker and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei has strongly censured Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo for remarks linking President William Ruto to the 2007 Kiambaa church attack. Speaking during a panel discussion on TV, Ngogoyo had faulted the President for the recent…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court in Nairobi has deferred plea taking for two police officers, Patrick Mutunga Titus and Godwin Mwashuke Mjomba, who are facing murder charges linked to the fatal shooting of Shukri Adan Ibrahim Issaka in the Mukuru area of Nairobi County. Court Orders The two officers…
A Milimani court has directed Safaricom to allow former Nairobi Central Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Taalam to renew his mobile phone line after he complained that his SIM card could not be replaced without a court order. Court Proceedings Appearing before Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii, Taalam’s lawyer argued that the…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the death of a robbery with violence suspect who allegedly took his own life while in custody at the Kisumu Central Police Station last week. According to Paul Murkomen, the IPOA Nyanza Regional Coordinator, officers from the authority have…
A dramatic standoff unfolded at the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday after National Police Service (NPS) lawyer Moses Kipkogei demanded that Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga be summoned to explain his office’s role in the ongoing murder inquest of activist Rex Masai. The clash erupted after the Independent…
Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of several mourners during the public viewing of the late Raila Odinga’s body at Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums, describing the fatalities as “needless and deeply unfortunate.” Autopsy reports have confirmed that the victims, who were among…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has called on police officers across Kenya to maintain firmness and discipline in their work, warning against being overly friendly with the public. Speaking during a public address on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Atwoli emphasized that strict policing is key…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has opened investigations into the death of Simon Warui, who died while being held at the Central Police Station in Mvita Sub-County, Mombasa, on September 17, 2025. In a statement issued Tuesday, IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan confirmed that the authority has begun interviewing…