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IG Kanja puts police commanders on notice over officers’ misconduct
The IG directed senior officers to keep a close watch on their junior colleagues and deal with behaviour that goes against the standards of the police service.
crime investigations
Crime
DCI takes over probe into fatal shooting of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Mutiso
Preliminary investigations indicate that Dr Mutiso had requested an Uber ride for transport before she sustained fatal gunshot injuries under circumstances that remain under active investigation.
Crime
Detectives recover 105 suspected stolen phones, arrest two in Garissa raid
According to police, the raid was mounted after investigators received information linking the premises to the handling of suspected stolen property. Officers moved in and recovered the electronic devices befor...
Crime
Police arrest suspected arms trafficker, recover firearms and ammunition in Kitui
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the suspect was intercepted on Wednesday while travelling to Nairobi in an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal firearms trafficking.
Crime
DCI arrests three suspects after recovery of pistols and ammunition in Kuria West
Detectives, working alongside Kuria West officers, also recovered a Subaru Impreza, motorcycles, machinery and several mobile phones believed to be linked to ongoing investigations.
Crime
Police recover 1,150 litres of suspected illicit ethanol after chase on Busia–Malaba road
According to the National Police Service, officers from Malaba Police Station were conducting a routine patrol in the Roiko area of Malaba Town on June 28 when they flagged down a black Toyota Voxy, registratio...
Eastern
Autopsy reveals strangulation, stabbing in Kitui shallow grave victims
According to the examination results, two of the victims were strangled to death, three suffered severe blows to the head, one had fatal stab wounds to the abdomen, while two others could not be clearly examine...