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)Â 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 […]
IPOA probes cops for allegedly shooting 2 men, assaulting woman during election period
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into three separate incidents where the police are accused of misconduct during the election period. IPOA is investigating an incident where police allegedly shot two men and assaulted a woman on separate dates. The agency’s chairperson Ann Makori while speaking on Saturday, August 13, 2022, said […]
IPOA launches probe after senior cop allegedly shoots, kills student in Nakuru
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority Authority (IPOA) has opened investigations into the shooting of two high school students by an alleged senior police officer in Nakuru. 19-year-old Whitney Anyango was fatally injured in the incident said to have occurred at Lakeview on Sunday, June 12, 2022. The other student sustained serious injuries. IPOA dispatches team […]