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 […]
IPOA speaks after police officers were attacked in Garissa
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson Anne Makori has condemned the attack of police officers at Banane area, Liboi Sub County in Garissa County on Thursday, January 4, 2024. The attack through an improvised explosive device (IED) left one officer injured and several others unhurt. “IPOA sends a message of solidarity to the Inspector […]
IPOA launches probe after teacher was shot dead on Christmas eve
The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into Kegonga police station over the death of a teacher on Christmas Day, bringing an end to two days of chaos. On Wednesday, IPOA and Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama held a town hall meeting in Kegonga town, during which youths removed boulders and vacated […]