Authorities in Busia County are investigating the death of a 24-year-old suspect who was found dead inside a police cell at Tangakona Police Post in what officers say was a suicide. The incident, reported on September 30, 2025, has reignited concerns about the safety and handling of suspects in police …
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A family in Garissa is calling for justice and answers regarding the disappearance of their relative, Abdinasir Khalif, who has been missing since June 30, 2023. The family claims that Abdinasir was abducted by suspected National Police Reservists in Hagadera, Fafi Sub County. Despite more than a year of searching, …
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The Milimani Law Courts will rule on September 2, 2025, whether to approve the withdrawal of a criminal case against two police officers accused of unlawfully detaining a UK national. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has requested the termination of the case, citing the complainant’s consent …
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has refuted reports suggesting that Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has been cleared in connection with the death of a suspect, Ojwang, who died in police custody. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan labeled the claims as …
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Three civilians believed to have been used by police officers to torture and kill teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang were arrested on Sunday during a police operation in Nairobi. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Authorities say the trio were suspects already in custody at Nairobi Central Police Station …
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The High Court has declined to refer cases of abductions and enforced disappearances in Kenya to the International Criminal Court (ICC), ruling that national institutions are still capable of managing such cases. The court determined that incidents involving deaths or injuries caused by police actions during custody, and carried out …
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The four filmmakers arrested on Friday night in connection with the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary have been released by the police without facing any charges. Nicholas Wambugu Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae were granted release on bond, though their equipment was confiscated, according to their lawyers. The …
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