News
IPOA raises alarm over rising attacks, killings of police officers
“Kenyans want an empowered police service that is safe and engages communities confidently, effectively, professionally, and efficiently,” the authority said.
public safety
Today In History
13 years on: Remembering the 2013 Westgate Mall attack
The attackers arrived at about 12:25 pm in a silver Mitsubishi Lancer and threw grenades near the mall's entrance before opening fire on shoppers.
News
Kenya Power reports 200% rise in vandalism incidents
In a statement on Sunday, the company said the latest incident occurred at about 3am when a transmission tower along the Naivasha-Juja 132kV double-circuit line collapsed after being targeted by vandals.
News
Kenya launches new terror hotline as Mudavadi warns gangs ahead of elections
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who represented President William Ruto at the launch, said the new system would strengthen cooperation between communities and security agencies and help authorities id...
Health and Wellness
Ruto opens expanded GSU hospital as police welfare drive gains pace
The expansion comes as the government seeks to address longstanding welfare challenges within the security services, including inadequate housing and limited access to healthcare for officers deployed across th...
Nairobi
208 officers added to Anti-Narcotics Bureau as Kenya tightens drug fight
Speaking at the passing-out parade of General Service Unit recruits at the National Police College in Embakasi, Nairobi, on Friday, Murkomen said the government had reorganised the Anti-Narcotics Unit into the...
Rift Valley
Two dead, 10 injured after petrol tanker bursts into flames in Uasin Gishu
Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi said two bodies had been recovered from the scene, while other victims were rescued and taken to different hospitals.
Eastern
Isiolo Governor condemns bandit attack that killed five, urges action
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor said the attack was “deeply saddening and unacceptable”, as residents and security officers continue to lose their lives to armed banditry in the area.
Global Affairs
Three dead as NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashes in Chatsworth
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said one other person was injured and taken to a local hospital, although their condition was not immediately known.
News
Weatherman predicts rainfall over several counties in 7-day forecast
According to the seven-day forecast issued on Monday, September 14, rainfall is expected in parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu,...
Crime
Nairobi police arrest robbery suspect, recover stolen phone
The suspect was taken to Pangani Police Station, where he remains in custody as police complete investigations and prepare him for court
Politics
Governor Mbarire demands probe after chaos rocks Kindiki’s Embu meeting
The Embu Governor said the trouble extended beyond the meeting grounds, with some delegates attacked as they made their way out.