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In a statement issued on Saturday, the County Government of Kilifi said multi-agency security teams had heightened vigilance and launched coordinated operations targeting criminal networks in Malindi and surrounding areas, including the notorious “Mawoza” gang.
In a statement released by the Office of the Inspector General on Saturday, the police service rejected social media claims alleging that the pregnancies resulted from fraternisation within the college.
Kisumu County police arrested a suspect accused of attempting to break into a business at Holo Trading Centre after a security guard’s distress call. Authorities said she was found on the rooftop armed with a sword and surrendered.
The Law Society of Kenya has called for swift, impartial investigations into a fatal shooting of boda boda riders during protests in Luanda, Vihiga County. IPOA has launched a probe into the police operation that preceded the unrest.
According to preliminary findings by the service, the man captured in the video has been identified as a serving police officer attached to the same county. The revelation has raised concerns within the institution about professionalism, discipline, and how officers relate with one another while on duty.
According to the National Police Service, officers from Mombasa Central Police Station who were on foot patrol responded swiftly to a distress call from the establishment as the attack unfolded.
Committee chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo said many of the issues affecting the National Police Service go beyond legislation, pointing instead to policy and administrative failures that require immediate attention.
The National Police Service confirmed the fatalities in a statement issued on 3 May 2026, warning of growing risks as the country continues to experience sustained rainfall.
Residents living in flood-prone and high-risk zones have been urged to remain cautious, avoid crossing flooded roads or rivers, and follow guidance from local authorities. The Kenya Meteorological Department continues to provide weather updates as the rains persist.
For weeks, residents of Kasarani and Salama had reportedly been living in constant fear, with cases of attacks, theft and intimidation disrupting daily life.
Police Spokesman Muchiri Nyagah, in a statement on Wednesday evening, said the intervention targets areas within Tseikuru and Ukasi in Kitui County, where repeated attacks have been reported in recent weeks.
Local reports and security updates indicate that at least seven people have been killed in recent attacks connected to the cross-border clashes, heightening fear among residents and prompting renewed calls for intervention.