Suspect arrested as police recover heroin worth Ksh14M in street value
Police officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit have arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Kilifi County and seized a large stash of heroin worth Ksh14.5 million. The operation, which took place on the night of Monday, October 21, 2024, was conducted by National Police Service (NPS) officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit […]
National Police Service exposes social media accounts impersonating IG Douglas Kanja
The National Police Service (NPS) has exposed social media accounts impersonating the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja. In a statement on Saturday, October 5, 2024, the NPS listed five Facebook accounts, which they indicated purported to belong to IG Douglas Kanja. However, NPS termed them fake, warning Kenyans to be cautious about […]
Police flag fake social media accounts impersonating DIG Gilbert Masengeli
The National Police Serve has flagged a social media account impersonating the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the administration police Gilbert Masengeli. In a statement on Sunday, September 29, 2024, police warned members of the public against interacting with the accounts. According to the police, Masengeli does not have any personal social […]
‘We do not have the Kitengela 3 with us’ – IG Douglas Kanja
Over a month after two siblings and an activist from Kitengela disappeared, newly appointed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied claims that the police are holding the three individuals. The trio, Boby Njagi, Aslam Longton and Jamil Longton vanished on August 19, 2024. Speaking to the media shortly after being sworn in on […]
‘Protect police from any manner of manipulation, intimidation or blackmail’ – Ruto orders newly sworn in IG
President William Ruto has urged newly sworn-in Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to ensure that the National Police Service (NPS) operates independently and is free from any form of intimidation, manipulation, or blackmail. Speaking from the State House on Monday, September 19, 2024, after the swearing-in ceremony, President Ruto emphasized the need for equal […]
NPS issues update on Haiti mission as operation to weed out gangs intensifies
The multinational mission led by Kenya, working alongside the Haiti National Police (HNP), has intensified its efforts to bring peace and stability to Haiti by launching extensive clearance operations in several critical areas. According to a statement released by the National Police Service (NPS) on Monday, September 2, the mission is focused on rooting out […]
Govt deploys KDF over anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests
The government has gazetted the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to assist the National Police Service amid ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In the gazette notice dated Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale said the government called upon the KDF to support in maintaining order after the […]