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 […]
IPOA launches probe after police allegedly kill boda boda chairman during protests in Chuka
The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the killing of a man during protests at Chuka town in Tharaka Nithi county on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Willis Mugambi, the chairman of a local boda boda riders association, was shot dead while protesting the killing of a resident, Daniel Mutembei, by unknown […]
IPOA probes police failure to protect Uhuru, Raila properties
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the alleged failure of the police to protect properties owned by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a statement, IPOA chairperson Anne Makori revealed that there was a possibility that the police did not execute their mandate in accordance with […]
Cop, civilian die after attack on police vehicle in Garissa
An attack on a Galmagalla Police Station’s vehicle in Bura East, Garissa County left a police officer and a civilian dead. In a statement shared on Thursday, December 22, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) condemned the attack and consoled with National Police Service (NPS). The agency further issued guidelines that officers can utilize in case […]
Police were offered only bread and milk for breakfast, supper during elections – report
Police officers who guarded voting materials on the eve of elections and monitored votes were only offered bread and either milk or tea for breakfast and supper, a new report has revealed. The report released by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) shows that in some areas the police in question were provided with only […]
August polls: IPOA launches investigations into 8 complaints raised over conduct of police
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority(IPOA) has launched investigations into eight complaints received during the 2022 electioneering period. This has been revealed in their police monitoring report which was launched on Friday, October 7, 2022. The oversight authority has launched investigations into the reported incidents to ensure that justice is served. The reported occasions include an assault […]