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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 James Mwangi 26 days ago
Components of chopper that killed MP Ng'eno taken to France
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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 James Mwangi 29 days ago
New jungle law: How government is using gangsters to settle high-stakes disputes
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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Mandera police arrest four Somali nationals over possession of Kenyan ID cards
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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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Murkomen, Immigration Services director mum as passports saga rages
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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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Hope fades for family of officer swept away in 2024 city floods
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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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Black box data expected to shed light on deadly chopper crash
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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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
How police foiled terror plot targeting Nairobi
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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Kenyan police officer to lead continental association
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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Somali national with forged ID card arrested
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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Seven arrested as police bust fake fertiliser racket in North Rift
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 James Mwangi 2 months ago
Protests victims long wait for compensation as court stalls process
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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 James Mwangi 2 months ago
Trained savages: Why Kenya's police has failed to change from 'force' to service
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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 James Mwangi 2 months ago
The grand cover up: How rogue police officers deliberately evade justice
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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 James Mwangi 2 months ago
From sanctuary to battleground: Violence in sacred places as civic space shrinks
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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 James Mwangi 2 months ago
How drivers buy impunity from 'rogue' officers
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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 James Mwangi 2 months ago
Speaker Wetang'ula 'hounded' by Jirongo's torch as DCI tighten probe
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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 James Mwangi 3 months ago
Of killings and abductions, how State silenced critical voices
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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 James Mwangi 3 months ago
Why Angata Barikoi has been slapt with night curfew
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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 James Mwangi 3 months ago
DPP reviews files in SHA probe targeting corrupt health facilities
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 James Mwangi 3 months ago
NACADA seizes smuggled Ugandan liquor in festive season crackdown
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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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
Nairobi leads in 1,011 homicides recorded across Kenya
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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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
Police smash Kenyan citizenship sale syndicate, suspects arrested
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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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
Why Kenyan police in Haiti are searching for Kabiru's body
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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
Bungei moved in reshuffle of top police command
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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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
Another Somalia citizen linked to Kenya ID scam
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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
Chiefs set to graduate after undergoing paralegal training
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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
Garissa suspect held over birth, death certificates syndicate
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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 James Mwangi 4 months ago
President ignores security despite poor State record
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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 James Mwangi 5 months ago
Haiti: Family of dead officer still in the dark
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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 James Mwangi 5 months ago
How a burial trip cut short the lives of six friends
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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 James Mwangi 5 months ago
Mystery clouds destination of Sh8.2b Indian Ocean drug haul
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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 James Mwangi 5 months ago
How crime scene interference stalls major crime cases
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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 James Mwangi 5 months ago
Police accused of shielding 'powerful' businessman
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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 James Mwangi 6 months ago
Why Kenya police stations are getting modern makeover
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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 James Mwangi 6 months ago
Murkomen: Kenya police officers in Haiti to return home soon
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 James Mwangi 26 days ago
Components of chopper that killed MP Ng'eno taken to France
Premium
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 James Mwangi 29 days ago
New jungle law: How government is using gangsters to settle high-stakes disputes
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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Mandera police arrest four Somali nationals over possession of Kenyan ID cards
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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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Murkomen, Immigration Services director mum as passports saga rages
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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 James Mwangi 1 month ago
Hope fades for family of officer swept away in 2024 city floods