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 […]
West Pokot: Police thwart banditry attack
Police in West Pokot county on Monday confirmed that security operatives thwarted what could have been a bloody banditry attack in the Chesogon area. According to a police report, the officers had escorted local Pokot farmers to harvest mangoes on their farms. Everything turned out well until armed bandits attacked the farmers disrupting the exercise. […]
Police dismiss recruitment announcement circulating on social media
The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed police recruitment announcement being circulated on social media. The NPS said the announcement is fake and should be treated as a scam. “Fraudsters and conmen prey on unsuspecting Kenyans to defraud them through such scams,” NPS said in a statement. NPS said members of the public should also […]