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James Mwangi

Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu

Last week, Fazul ordered all security firms to stop deducting and remitting guards’ union fees to Cotu until the authority conducts investigations into how the money is used.

Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu

Mysterious deaths pile as state drags its feet on Coroner's office

Mysterious deaths pile as state drags its feet on Coroner's office

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

Shame of city roads without bus stops left for passengers

Matatus drop and pick travelers from anywhere - it does not matter whether the place is a black spot, steep, bend, close to an exit, entrance, intersection, bridge or roundabout.

Shame of city roads without bus stops left for passengers

Security firms unhappy with draft regulations aimed at reforming the sector

The government last month published four draft regulations aimed at reforming the private security sector that had remained unregulated for a long time.

Security firms unhappy with draft regulations aimed at reforming the sector

Foiled city terror attack testimony that community policing is crucial

The key masterminds of Nairobi terrorist attack plot have finally been sentenced after six years. It is clear there was a shared responsibility between the local community and police.

Foiled city terror attack testimony that community policing is crucial

Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses

Ruaraka Housing Estate Limited has dismissed claims that the operations of the company are shrouded in secrecy.

Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses

We are in the dark, Police Sacco founders question sale of prime properties

Members and officials differ over the sale of 31 bungalows in Ruaraka, which were transferred to investment companies.

We are in the dark, Police Sacco founders question sale of prime properties

State to vet security guards in universities, colleges

Following increased cases of insecurity within institutions of higher learning, the government will vet all security guards employed in universities, colleges and national polytechnics.

By 2 months ago

State to vet security guards in universities, colleges

Salary boost for security guards in new directive

In a move that will have far-reaching repercussions in the private security sector, guards will now take home a minimum gross pay of Sh30,000.

By 5 months ago

Salary boost for security guards in new directive

The unending search for ideal police uniform to 'mend' image

NPS has just concluded seeking views from the public and the police over a proposed change of uniform but some officers want the government to focus on serious challenges facing them

By 5 months ago

The unending search for ideal police uniform to 'mend' image

Ten challenges in handling cases involving juvenile offenders

Children lamented that the criminal justice has not effectively addressed their rehabilitation needs with researchers asking NPS to establish friendly cells.

By 5 months ago

Ten challenges in handling cases involving juvenile offenders

Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony

It was joy for a woman from Makueni County who had suffered from fistula for over 40 years after she solemnized her marriage at Mwaani Catholic Church.

By 5 months ago

Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony

Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain

Garishon Kirima family spokesperson, daughter Gathoni Kirima said the land was bought in 1966 and, according to her, very few people could own such a huge property by that time.

By 5 months ago

Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain

Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate

Some of the known leaders of these self-help groups have paid the ultimate price of death and investigations into their cold-blood murders remain unresolved up to date.

By 5 months ago

Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate

Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them

Disquiet has met the pay rise within National Police Service with junior officers complaining what they were given is inconsequential.

By 7 months ago

Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them

Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage

If the negations go through, it will set ground for Somalia to become the latest member state of the EAC, almost eleven years after Mogadishu first applied for membership.

By 7 months ago

Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage

Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate

Ngatia says he has no links with the said individual and accuse both Gachago and Sosah of tarnishing his name while seeking to remove him from office through the back door.

By 7 months ago

Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate

City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents

The crackdown was intensified following last week’s killing of David Mayaka, a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer based in Makadara sub-county.

By 8 months ago

City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents

Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations

Amnesty International, Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Human Rights Watch on Thursday faulted police for causing death, injuries and making arbitrary arrests.

By 9 months ago

Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations

Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began

Miracle Babies: Bishop Gilbert Deya has been acquitted of five counts of child trafficking; Magistrate Robinson Ondieki rules the children were not in Deya's custody.

By 9 months ago

Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began

Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship

A Somali national has been arrested for allegedly forging Kenyan citizenship as police heightened surveillance amid threats posed by the Al Shabaab militia.

By 9 months ago

Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship

Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals

Already in its third week, the drive is targeting some 32,964 PSV drivers whose permits have expired. Exercise being conducted in Nairobi, Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Kericho, Mombasa

By 9 months ago

Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals

Shame of city roads without bus stops left for passengers

Matatus drop and pick travelers from anywhere - it does not matter whether the place is a black spot, steep, bend, close to an exit, entrance, intersection, bridge or roundabout.

Shame of city roads without bus stops left for passengers

Security firms unhappy with draft regulations aimed at reforming the sector

The government last month published four draft regulations aimed at reforming the private security sector that had remained unregulated for a long time.

Security firms unhappy with draft regulations aimed at reforming the sector

Foiled city terror attack testimony that community policing is crucial

The key masterminds of Nairobi terrorist attack plot have finally been sentenced after six years. It is clear there was a shared responsibility between the local community and police.

Foiled city terror attack testimony that community policing is crucial

Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses

Ruaraka Housing Estate Limited has dismissed claims that the operations of the company are shrouded in secrecy.

Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses

We are in the dark, Police Sacco founders question sale of prime properties

Members and officials differ over the sale of 31 bungalows in Ruaraka, which were transferred to investment companies.

We are in the dark, Police Sacco founders question sale of prime properties

State to vet security guards in universities, colleges

Following increased cases of insecurity within institutions of higher learning, the government will vet all security guards employed in universities, colleges and national polytechnics.

By 2 months ago

State to vet security guards in universities, colleges

Salary boost for security guards in new directive

In a move that will have far-reaching repercussions in the private security sector, guards will now take home a minimum gross pay of Sh30,000.

By 5 months ago

Salary boost for security guards in new directive

The unending search for ideal police uniform to 'mend' image

NPS has just concluded seeking views from the public and the police over a proposed change of uniform but some officers want the government to focus on serious challenges facing them

By 5 months ago

The unending search for ideal police uniform to 'mend' image

Ten challenges in handling cases involving juvenile offenders

Children lamented that the criminal justice has not effectively addressed their rehabilitation needs with researchers asking NPS to establish friendly cells.

By 5 months ago

Ten challenges in handling cases involving juvenile offenders

Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony

It was joy for a woman from Makueni County who had suffered from fistula for over 40 years after she solemnized her marriage at Mwaani Catholic Church.

By 5 months ago

Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony

Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain

Garishon Kirima family spokesperson, daughter Gathoni Kirima said the land was bought in 1966 and, according to her, very few people could own such a huge property by that time.

By 5 months ago

Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain

Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate

Some of the known leaders of these self-help groups have paid the ultimate price of death and investigations into their cold-blood murders remain unresolved up to date.

By 5 months ago

Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate

Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them

Disquiet has met the pay rise within National Police Service with junior officers complaining what they were given is inconsequential.

By 7 months ago

Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them

Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage

If the negations go through, it will set ground for Somalia to become the latest member state of the EAC, almost eleven years after Mogadishu first applied for membership.

By 7 months ago

Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage

Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate

Ngatia says he has no links with the said individual and accuse both Gachago and Sosah of tarnishing his name while seeking to remove him from office through the back door.

By 7 months ago

Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate

City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents

The crackdown was intensified following last week’s killing of David Mayaka, a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer based in Makadara sub-county.

By 8 months ago

City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents

Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations

Amnesty International, Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Human Rights Watch on Thursday faulted police for causing death, injuries and making arbitrary arrests.

By 9 months ago

Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations

Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began

Miracle Babies: Bishop Gilbert Deya has been acquitted of five counts of child trafficking; Magistrate Robinson Ondieki rules the children were not in Deya's custody.

By 9 months ago

Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began

Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship

A Somali national has been arrested for allegedly forging Kenyan citizenship as police heightened surveillance amid threats posed by the Al Shabaab militia.

By 9 months ago

Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship

Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals

Already in its third week, the drive is targeting some 32,964 PSV drivers whose permits have expired. Exercise being conducted in Nairobi, Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Kericho, Mombasa

By 9 months ago

Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals

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