‘Medics have become public nuisance’ – Police
The National Police Service (NPS) now says striking medics have become a public nuisance due to their demonstrations in cities and towns. According to Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome, through their demos, the medics have been obstructing highways and public roads and disrupting the free flow of vehicles and movement of people. “The National […]
Migori: Suspect arrested as police recover firearm
Law enforcement officers in Migori apprehended a suspect for theft, and a firearm was recovered. In a statement shared by the National Police Service (NPS), the incident occurred on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Migori’s Rapogi area. According to the police, the suspect identified as Victor Lenoc Ojwang, had been wanted by the Uriri Police […]
Kitui: 2 arrested in possession of donkey meat
Law enforcement officers have apprehended two individuals in possession of 12 slaughtered donkeys. In a statement on Sunday, January 21, the National Police Service (NPS) said the suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led raid at the homestead of Wambua Nzioka within Katothya Village, located in Kanyonyoo Location within Yatta. The police said they impounded a […]
20 arrested for stoning woman’s vehicle after she hit pedestrians
Police from the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended 20 boda boda riders who stoned a woman’s vehicle and assaulted her male passenger after she hit passengers and fled the scene in Kitengela on Friday, January 18. According to a statement by NPS on Saturday, January 20, NPS […]
Police complete crucial training in countering violent extremism
Members of the National Police Service (NPS) have successfully completed a Training of Trainers (TOT) instructors’ development workshop on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) that was held in Nakuru. The workshop, which lasted for four days, was aimed at engaging master trainers in building the uptake of police training manuals within the national and regional police […]
‘Demos a threat to national security’ – Police warn ahead of Azimio protests
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a warning against demonstrations planned by the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party from Wednesday, July 19, to July 21, 2023. In a statement, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said that the organisers of the protests have not notified the police “contrary to legal requirements”. “While Article […]
Police launch probe into dramatic chase pitting traffic officers, motorist
Police have launched investigations into an incident where traffic officers were engaging a motorist in a wild chase. In a video that has since gone viral across social media platforms, the traffic officers in a National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) branded car are seen trying to block the miscreant motorist before engaging in a […]