Marsabit residents, leaders castigate Ruto over curfew comments
Deputy President William Ruto came under sharp criticism from a section of Marsabit residents and political leaders for condemning the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed in the region following a spate of insecurity. This comes after Ruto, who was speaking during a campaign in Marsabit on Wednesday, July 6, criticized the curfew imposed by the government in […]
2 suspects arrested as more firearms recovered in Elgeyo Marakwet crackdown
The Multi-Agency security operation in Elgeyo Marakwet County has continued to yield fruits during the dusk to dawn curfew. On Sunday, June 19 2022 officers from the National Police Service arrested two banditry suspects after recovering rounds of ammunition, empty magazines, and two pouches in Tot, Marakwet East. Police said Abraham Kiptum and Brandon Kilimo […]
Government imposes 30-day curfew in Kerio Valley
The government has imposed a 30-day curfew and launched a massive disarmament operation in Kerio Valley and other areas in the North Rift ravaged by banditry attacks. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi said the government had exhausted all means and the time has come to deal with the conflicts experienced in the neighbourhood between Elgeyo […]
Police officer who assaulted civilian during curfew time in 2020 charged
A police officer has been charged with assaulting a civilian at a police station; an incident that happened during curfew time in 2020. Evans Kemboi who appeared before Milimani Law Courts is alleged to have assaulted Nickson Kiruta Gitau and at the same time damaging two side mirrors of his car. “You are charged that […]
Nyeri businesswomen accuse police officers of sexually assaulting them for flouting curfew rules
Business women in Gatung’ang’a town in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri county have accused police officers of sexually assaulting them for flouting curfew rules. Their allegations come after a September 25 raid by armed police officers in the busy town. They claim the men in blue started assaulting locals asking them to close business at 7:00 pm […]
Police officers arrested for robbing man during curfew hours
Four police officers based in Ruiru were on Tuesday night arrested and charged in court with robbing a resident on the night of August 12. The arrest brings to 12 the number of police officers charged in court for various offences as they enforce curfew orders. Constables Thomas Agumba Okuku, Lawrence Mbau, James Munyoki Mulei […]
CS Matiang’i imposes 6pm-6am curfew in select counties
Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew in parts of Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo and West Pokot counties over fighting in Tot area. According to a gazette notice, the curfew shall apply for a period of 60 days effective Saturday, August 7. Also, during the said period, there shall be no public […]