IPOA investigating officers filmed assaulting Multimedia University student
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has initiated investigations against police officers filmed assaulting Multi Media University student on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, IPOA said it has dispatched a rapid response team to the institution to establish the veracity of a video clip widely shared on social […]
IPOA issues update on probe of protesters’ deaths during Gen Z demos
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued a progress report on their investigations into deaths and injuries recorded during the Gen Z-led demonstrations. In a statement on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the oversight authority informed Kenyans that it had concluded a probe into some of the matters and forwarded the files to the Director […]
‘His file forwarded to ODPP’ – IPOA clarifies on police officer captured on camera shooting at protesters
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued a clarification on the case of a police officer who was captured on camera shooting at demonstrators on several occasions during the anti-government protests. Kenyans on social media marked one police officer in civilian clothes and started circulating videos showing him shooting tear gas canisters directly at protesters. […]
IPOA: We are unable to access Gabriel Oguda, Osama Otero to investigate their abductions
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has appealed for the public to get more information on unlawful arrests, abductions, and forced disappearances during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. In a statement issued on Friday, July 12, 2024, IPOA said it has been unable to access some of the victims of unlawful arrests and abductions. Among […]
‘This is a cover up’- Wanjigi tells off DPP over stance on Rex’s murder investigation
Businessman-cum politician Jimi Wanjigi has told off the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) over its response to the murder of Rex Masai. Rex was on Thursday, June 20, 2024, shot within Nairobi CBD during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. He was rushed to Bliss Health Care within the CBD from where he […]
DPP gives IPOA 21-day ultimatum to thoroughly investigate Rex Masai’s death
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has given the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) a 21-day ultimatum to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the death of Rex Kanyike Masai. The DPP in a statement on Friday, June 21, 2024, said he was aware of the incident that saw Rex get shot within the […]
ODM demands action against police officer who shot Rex
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party calls on the National Government to take action against the rogue officer who shot dead 24-year-old Rex Kanyike Maasai on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Nairobi. In a statement published on Friday, June 21, 2024, ODM says the deceased’s only crime was going to the streets to exercise his […]