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 […]
Venezuelans saga has been resolved – police, IEBC jointly say
The National Police Service (NPS) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have jointly announced that the Venezuelan saga has been resolved, putting an end to the spat witnessed between the two entities. Speaking during a press conference, Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai stated that the decision involved a consultative meeting with IEBC chairman Wafula […]
DCI rubbish IEBC’s statement on release of election technology personnel, term it as ‘misleading’
The Directorate of Criminals investigations (DCI) has dismissed a statement released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries (IEBC) regarding the release of a Smartmatic employee arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, July 21. This comes after the electoral body stated that their IEBC personnel who were arrested were released on the […]
Police arrest 4 dreaded robbery with violence suspects in Busia
Police in Busia on Wednesday, July 6, arrested four suspects in connection to the recent spate of robberies witnessed in the region. According to a statement by the National Police Service (NPS), the said suspects were arrested following a series of operations launched across the region. “A series of operations led by Butula Sub-County Criminal […]
National Police Service names new Airwing boss
The National Police Service (NPS) has announced the appointment of a new Airwing Unit Commandant. NPS, in a statement on Monday, July 4, 2022, named Assistant Inspector General of Police Thomas Kabute as the new Airwing boss. Kabute takes over from Col. (Rtd) Rogers Mbithi who has been redeployed to National Police Service Headquarters. “As […]