The High Court has spared Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from a custodial sentence after finding him in contempt over police failure to comply with an order governing road barricades during demonstrations. Justice Patricia Nyaundi said Kanja had personally appeared before the court alongside senior police officers and assured …
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Tech entrepreneur Ndiangui Kinyagia has been awarded Sh5 million in damages after the High Court ruled that a police search of his home in 2025 violated his constitutional rights. The case arose from a June 21, 2025 raid at Kinyagia’s residence in Kinoo, Kiambu County. Police officers visited the property …
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the alleged abduction of The Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich and directed that investigations into the incident be conducted swiftly to uncover those responsible. Speaking on Thursday in Elgeyo Marakwet, Murkomen termed the incident barbaric and said anyone found to have played a …
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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has asked Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to guarantee his safety ahead of his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday. In a letter dated August 20, Gachagua said he plans to visit the area after receiving an invitation …
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended the designation of several areas in Marsabit County as security-disturbed and dangerous for an additional 30 days, allowing enhanced security operations to continue. The extension was announced in a Gazette Notice dated July 23 and took effect at 6:30 p.m. the same day. …
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President William Ruto has cautioned against any unlawful conduct during the upcoming June 25 memorial march set to honour victims of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests. Speaking on Friday at the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Ruto stressed …
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Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has assured Kenyans that security measures are at their highest ahead of New Year 2026 celebrations. In a statement, the IG extended warm wishes for peace, hope, and prosperity, describing the New Year transition as a “moment of reflection, renewal, and national celebration.” He emphasized …
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has vowed to dismantle organised goon groups as part of security preparations for the 2027 General Elections. Speaking in Nyeri, Kanja said security agencies are taking firm steps to deal with criminal elements often blamed for sparking violence during political campaigns. He also assured …
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Inspector-General of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja, visited Kiamariga Police Station in Nyeri County following a fire that caused significant damage to the facility. In a statement released by NPS on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the service confirmed that Kanja toured the station on Friday, November 14, 2025, …
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has warned demonstrators to avoid protected areas during the upcoming protests scheduled for today Wednesday, June 25, which are intended to commemorate victims of last year’s anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking at a brief press conference, IG Kanja …
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