IPOA Chair Duncan Ojwang said the authority has the legal mandate to investigate such cases independently and does not have to wait for a complaint from the public before taking action
By Chrispho OwuorIPOA Chair Duncan Ojwang said the authority has about 330 employees overseeing more than 1,100 police stations and approximately 130,000 police officers. He maintained the staffing levels limit IPOA’s ability to move beyond investigations and expand regular audits and inspections of police stations, detention facilities and policing operations
By Chrispho Owuor“Kenyans want an empowered police service that is safe and engages communities confidently, effectively, professionally, and efficiently,” the authority said.
By David AbonyoIPOA told the court that the officers had failed to comply with an earlier order requiring them to give their accounts, prompting the authority to seek another directive to compel them to appear and record their statements.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new IPOA chairperson had, during his appearance before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on August 12, outlined how he intended to run the authority if given the green light.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) says the deaths involved people aged between 25 and 64, as well as an infant who was being held alongside the mother. The child died at Mamba Police Post, which falls under Matuu Police Station.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Bradley BosireDuring vetting at the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Duncan Ojwang said the IPOA needs adequate resources and staffing, called for better transparency measures such as CCTV and body cameras, and discussed how the authority should work with the Inspector General while preserving independence.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe police service appealed for patience as investigations continue, urging the public to avoid drawing conclusions before the inquiry is completed. It also called on anyone with information that could assist the investigation to report to the nearest police station.
By Bradley BosireEric Otieno was arrested on Saturday, August 1, 2026, over allegations of preparation to commit a felony. He was released on cash bail the following day but died while being taken to hospital after his condition rapidly worsened.
By Bradley BosireKNCHR said the draft law was jointly developed with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and other stakeholders after a landmark High Court judgment delivered in Kisumu on March 19, 2026.
By David AbonyoIf Parliament approves the nomination, Oburu will take over the leadership of IPOA, the independent agency tasked with overseeing the conduct of the National Police Service.
By Bradley BosirePolice spokesperson Michael Muchiri said the National Police Service investigates every incident in which officers are suspected of failing to act or taking part in criminal activities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the authority, preliminary observations showed that police carried out public order management operations in various areas, including setting up barricades along major roads in parts of Nairobi and Mombasa, where only limited protest activities were witnessed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMedical assessments conducted after Lichuma was found confirmed that his organs were functioning normally and that there were no visible indications of physical assault. Even so, concerns remain over his condition, with family members saying he is still unable to explain where he was or what happened to him.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations at State House, Nairobi on Monday, Mutua said the claims, drawn from oversight bodies and state agencies, are being processed through what he described as an “AI integrated case management system” designed to ensure transparency, accountability and full auditability of the reparations process.
By David AbonyoDemocracy For The Citizens Party has written to Police IG Douglas Kanja, protesting inaction over alleged state-sponsored violence and the Witima church tear-gas incident, and plans a follow-up visit to Jogoo House.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya’s IPOA has deployed a Rapid Response Team to investigate the fatal shooting of 21-year-old student Sheril Adhiambo in Nairobi’s Huruma area, aiming to establish accountability and reassure the public.
By Chrispho Owuor