Police - The Standard

×

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

SECTIONS

.

Police

Support police officers during election period

With a few days to the election, all citizens should be ambassadors of peace for themselves and everyone in order to give police officers easy work.

By Mary Imenza 11 days ago

Support police officers during election period

Mandera: Anti-stock theft unit officers injured in Shabaab raid

Mandera: Anti-stock theft unit officers injured in Shabaab raid

By Mate Tongola 11 days ago

Fred Matiang'i: Ruto's claims on Kerio Valley police reservists are false

Fred Matiang'i: Ruto's claims on Kerio Valley police reservists are false

By Mate Tongola 17 days ago

Police reservists in Kerio Valley were withdrawn to punish me, Ruto says

Police reservists in Kerio Valley were withdrawn to punish me, Ruto says

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

NSL: Fortune Sacco, APS Bomet promoted to Premier League

Fortune Sacco and Administration Police Service (APS) Bomet will play in the 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League.

By Washington Onyango 19 days ago

NSL: Fortune Sacco, APS Bomet promoted to Premier League

Why security is key to fair polls, smooth transition of power

Elections management is the preserve of IEBC as the principal. Yet, the NPS ranks higher on the pecking order of the value chain. By law and common sense, police are charged with providing security.

By Bruno Isohi Shioso 20 days ago

Why security is key to fair polls, smooth transition of power

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's soft underbelly

The altercation between IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati and the National Police Service just 15 days to the General Election, should concern all Kenyans.

By Editorial 20 days ago

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's soft underbelly

Do not misuse police in polls, William Ruto warns rivals

DP asks President to ensure officers aren’t used to manipulate the outcome of polls. He claims senior officers plan to use security chiefs to intimidate his supporters.

By Standard Team 20 days ago

Do not misuse police in polls, William Ruto warns rivals

Wafula Chebukati, police under fire for airport arrest over election materials

Police insisted the manner in which the cargo arrived in the country was improper. The arrest has amplified fears expressed concerning commission’s level of preparedness for the August polls.

By Ibrahim Oruko 21 days ago

Wafula Chebukati, police under fire for airport arrest over election materials

Incoming regime must step up and halt extra-judicial killings

Yesterday, three police officers were convicted for killing the Mavoko 3. As the Jubilee regime prepares its handover, will extra-judicial killings be its darkest stain?

By Irungu Houghton 21 days ago

Incoming regime must step up and halt extra-judicial killings

Kenya Police sign four ahead of 2022-2023 season

Kenya Police have beefed up their squad with four new players ahead of the new 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League

By Washington Onyango 21 days ago

Kenya Police sign four ahead of 2022-2023 season

Man arrested for torture, killing of nephew in family dispute

My brother called my wife on Saturday morning at 8 am and said that the security guard had beaten up our son.

By Winfrey Owino 27 days ago

Man arrested for torture, killing of nephew in family dispute

Doctor arrested for assaulting daughter, firing at boda boda rider

Police say the suspect’s daughter had hailed a boda boda ride home on Thursday, July 14, and upon reaching her destination.

By Mate Tongola 29 days ago

Doctor arrested for assaulting daughter, firing at boda boda rider

No help as traumatised victims of police brutality suffer silently

Police who mete out such extreme violence against the youth, especially at the grassroots, swear in the name of fighting crime; but why?

By Kwoba Magero 29 days ago

No help as traumatised victims of police brutality suffer silently

Police, suspect killed in Kahawa West shoot out

The incident happened as the police were pursuing a suspected burglar in the area.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Police, suspect killed in Kahawa West shoot out

Alcoblow is back

Alcoblow is back

By Harrison Muriuki 1 month ago

Alcoblow is back

Full in-tray awaits police boss as security concerns in Nakuru rise

Peter Mwanzo's first task is to hunt down criminals linked to the murder of three women in Mawanga. Focus is also on how the new police boss will address mental health among his officers.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Full in-tray awaits police boss as security concerns in Nakuru rise

This man Peter Mwanzo, the new sheriff in Nakuru

It was while serving at Kasarani that Mwanzo’s career came into the limelight. At the time he took over, the area was experiencing a high crime rate, including armed robberies and criminal gangs.

By Kamore Maina 1 month ago

This man Peter Mwanzo, the new sheriff in Nakuru

Probe launched on how politician held after TV show got police uniform

The suspect is contesting for a legislative seat in Nairobi.

By Hudson Unguku and Kamore Maina 1 month ago

Probe launched on how politician held after TV show got police uniform

Police arrest woman masquerading as officer during TV interview

Police in Kilimani, Nairobi, arrest a woman masquerading as a police officer during an interview at Inooro TV where she was a panelist.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

Police arrest woman masquerading as officer during TV interview

Colour of police uniform a minor detail but it's safe to face trivialities

A certain politician has been sounding so annoyed over the colour of the police uniform. In fact, if the number of times he has spoken about it, he is definitely losing sleep over it.

By Clay Muganda 1 month ago

Colour of police uniform a minor detail but it's safe to face trivialities

Tall tale of cops on the take, anti-graft agents giving chase

Life for police officer starts and ends at the Occurrence Book, so they need fertile imagination.

By Peter Kimani 1 month ago

Tall tale of cops on the take, anti-graft agents giving chase

House help steals Sh4m at Treasury CAS official house

According to a report filed by the CAS's wife Charity Waithera, the family also lost jewellery worth Sh500 000. The search for the suspect is ongoing.

By Collins Kweyu 1 month ago

House help steals Sh4m at Treasury CAS official house

Nairobi gun haul: This man Ken Lugwili

Lugwili was today handed over to the ATPU pending further investigations, into an incident where a cache of firearms and ammunition were recovered from his Kilimani office, Nairobi.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Nairobi gun haul: This man Ken Lugwili

Former Assistant Inspector-General of Police Willy Lugusa dies

Willy Lugusa retired from the service in March 2021. At the time, he was the Head of Inspectorate at the Kisumu County Government.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Former Assistant Inspector-General of Police Willy Lugusa dies

Two held in Marakwet over suspected illegal gun possession

Abraham Kiptum and Brandon Kilimo, were arrested at their home in Kaben Village, Marakwet where they were found with the weapons.

By Mate Tongola 1 month ago

Two held in Marakwet over suspected illegal gun possession

Auditor's report queries Sh2.2b health insurance police cover

NHIF agreed to cover the police for Sh5.8 billion less than what was quoted, a report by the Auditor-General shows.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Auditor's report queries Sh2.2b health insurance police cover

DCI Kinoti cautions against mockery of police officers' academic competencies

Instead, the DCI urged Kenyans to learn to “congratulate and celebrate the officers emotionally.”

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

DCI Kinoti cautions against mockery of police officers' academic competencies

Golden Boot narrows between Otanga and Miheso

Battle for Kenya premier League golden boot will be contested between KCB’s Derrick Otanga and Kenya Police FC’s Clifton Miheso.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Golden Boot narrows between Otanga and Miheso

Ipoa clears officers who shot two men in Isiolo drug bust

The two officers, whose identities were not given, had been charged with shooting and injuring Daudi Huka Galgalo and Barak Edin Halakhe on April 15, 2019.

By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago

Ipoa clears officers who shot two men in Isiolo drug bust

Endless war between DCI, Haji hurting Kenya

Several cases have been lost because of this sad situation since the police want to prove a point, and for lack of a better word, are out to sabotage the ODPP.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Endless war between DCI, Haji hurting Kenya

5 people, including 3 Buruburu policemen, arrested for extorting man Sh80,000

Police have arrested four police officers and one civilian on suspicion of extorting Sh80,000 in cash from a Tanzanian national.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

5 people, including 3 Buruburu policemen, arrested for extorting man Sh80,000

DCI boss George Kinoti: The man who shaped my life

George Kinoti says he first met his parents-in-law in 1990, while still a university student, a troubled young man, heavily weighed down by low status of his family.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2 months ago

DCI boss George Kinoti: The man who shaped my life

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

Bodies of two men who were reported missing on Sunday, May 22, were found in a Toyota Vitz in Lucky Summer, Nairobi.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Two missing men found dead inside vehicle in Lucky Summer

Police call out Senator Cleophas Malala for demeaning them at a political rally

Senator Cleophas Malala is eyeing the Kakamega gubernatorial seat in August 9, 2022 General Election. [FIle, Standard]

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Police call out Senator Cleophas Malala for demeaning them at a political rally

Mother's pain: I flew back to Kenya with my son's ashes in a suitcase

Some of the women are battling depression after losing children in gruesome ways.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Mother's pain: I flew back to Kenya with my son's ashes in a suitcase

Address mental health challenges in the police service

The issue of mental health challenges among Kenyans has become quite critical in recent years.

By Kalangi Kiambati 2 months ago

Address mental health challenges in the police service

Handle carefully officers suffering mental health

Majority of Kenyan police officers work under extremely unforgiving conditions. This is especially so for those posted to arid and semi-arid areas, remote towns and informal settlements.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Handle carefully officers suffering mental health

Eight remandees escape from Thika Police Station

Eight remandees escaped from Thika Police Station in Kiambu County on Wednesday night after attacking a police officer manning the cells.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Eight remandees escape from Thika Police Station

Hockey: Kenya Police win 2022 Gold Cup

Kenya Police are the 2022 Gold Cup Clubs' invitational hockey tournament champions.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

Hockey: Kenya Police win 2022 Gold Cup

New system to replace traffic police on roads

The system that will cost Sh6.5b has been piloted in some of the roads intersections. Police to monitor the activities of traffic flow from a control room at City Cabanas

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 3 months ago

New system to replace traffic police on roads

Video: How much money police make daily from matatu bribes

Here's a sneak peek into how police collect bribes from Nairobi motorists and just how much some of the matatu Sacco’s lose to the officers.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Video: How much money police make daily from matatu bribes

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

Police reports indicate that the 17-year-old student of Keben Secondary school was stabbed by a classmate, who she was in an intimate relationship with.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Kericho student stabs classmate in suspected love triangle

How city cops mint millions in matatu sector

Drivers who spoke to The Standard said a lot of the time they resort to using alternative routes to avoid traffic police.

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh 3 months ago

How city cops mint millions in matatu sector

.

Latest Stories

The rise and reign of reality TV

The rise and reign of reality TV

Books,Film and Theatre

By Kirsten Kanja

36 mins ago

When water calls, Coast isn't only option

When water calls, Coast isn't only option

By Sunday Standard Team

54 mins ago

Mozzart Bet offers world's biggest odds in three Saturday games

Mozzart Bet offers world's biggest odds in three Saturday games

54 mins ago

How to open up to your partner about mental health

How to open up to your partner about mental health

By Esther Muchene

1 hr ago

For love of country - inspiring scenes from polling station

For love of country - inspiring scenes from polling station

1 hr ago

2022 Elections have proved women belong in power

2022 Elections have proved women belong in power

1 hr ago

Barcelona sells more assets in attempt to register players

Barcelona sells more assets in attempt to register players

By Associated Press

1 hr ago

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

Kirinyaga farmers take up organic farming

By Jane Mugambi

2 hrs ago