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 […]
Finance Bill demos: IPOA launches formal investigations into Rex Masai killing
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has initiated a formal investigation following the death of Rex Masai during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi on Thursday, June 21, 2024. In a statement on Friday, IPOA chairperson Anne Makori said the agency is investigating police conduct during the June 18 and June 20, 2024 demos. IPOA […]
IPOA asks Kenyans to submit complaints on police conduct during Finance Bill 2024 protests
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has asked Kenyans to submit complaints on the conduct of police officers during the Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations that are happening across the country. IPOA in a statement on Thursday, June 20, 2024, said they had started engaging Kenyans over the ongoing protests. “This afternoon on #SemaNaIPOA, we are […]
IPOA probes police actions in South B, Kirinyaga that caused loss of 3 lives
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into two separate fatal shooting incidents that occurred in South B, Nairobi and Kirinyaga counties, following reports of civilian casualties. According to IPOA, the incidents, which transpired on Monday, 20 May 2024, and Wednesday, 22 May 2024, respectively, prompted the authority to deploy rapid response teams […]
IPOA kicks off investigations into shooting of 19-year-old in Kirinyaga
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has commenced investigations into the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man at the Kiandai shopping centre in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. IPOA in a statement on Monday, May 20, 2024, said it had begun the investigations as mandated under Cap.86 of the Kenyan constitution. “IPOA, as mandated under Cap.86 of […]
IPOA announces over 40 job vacancies
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced over 40 senior-level job vacancies. In an advert shared with the public, IPOA has listed 43 vacancies in different departments such as human resources, finance, legal, inspections, investigations, administration, security, accounting, communications and transport. “The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an […]