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DIG Lagat warns officers to desist from corruption

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-01 13:38:39

Days after prisoners escaped from lawful custody at a court in Siaya, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat toured the county and urged officers to maintain professionalism and teamwork.

Mt Elgon MP summoned over assault of rival

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-02 08:48:21

An aspirant for the Mt Elgon Parliamentary seat claims his life is in danger after allegedly being physically assaulted by the incumbent Fred Chesebe Kapondi on Saturday.

Prosecutor causes chaos at Laikipia airbase over husband's visitor

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-02 15:44:47

A senior prosecutor is in trouble for causing a security breach at Laikipia Airbase barracks where her husband works.

Why shocking police deaths compromise safety of Kenyans

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-03 08:00:00

Over 1,200 officers have died in the last three years, something observers say is deeply troubling.There has been no recruitment since 2022 to address the gaps.

Eliud Lagat: Bomb expert entrusted with police reforms

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-12 08:30:00

DIG has made several visits to police stations, demanding excellence.On Wednesday, he is in the eye of a storm amid investigation on Albert Ojwang's murder.

Quarries in Mandera shut following abduction of two workers

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-19 12:01:32

All quarries in Mandera County have been closed following the abduction of two workers on Wednesday.

Two decades on, police reforms falter under politics, brutality

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-23 06:00:00

The National Police Service remains entangled in violence, opaque command structures, and politicised appointments.

Lawyers reject claims linking Lagat to murder, ask for evidence

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-24 06:00:00

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has maintained that he was not involved in the murder of Albert Ojwang’.

Police were caught napping by Gen Z protesters in Parliament

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-25 08:40:00

The invasion of Parliament on June 25 caught anti-riot police deployed to suppress protesters by surprise.

Armed gang caught on camera robbing motorist in Parklands

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-29 13:46:29

In the 41-second clip, the getaway car, whose registration number plate was not clearly captured, is seen making a U-turn as the two robbers attack the victim.

Disquiet as KDF officers begin to pay for their meals in barracks

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-06-30 07:00:00

From Tuesday, military officers will have to dig deep into their pockets to pay for meals following the scrapping of the subsidy they have enjoyed for years.

Wave of destruction in counties as public anger boils over murders

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-07-04 08:20:00

The torching of Mawego Police Station in Homa Bay County over the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang marked yet again, the escalating anger against the government.

Why Kenyans no longer trust the police

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-07-11 09:00:00

No doubt the police-public relationship is frosty; and it might get worse following President William Ruto’s shot-to-maim order.

Family of guard shot dead demand compensation from employer

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-07-17 17:55:24

When he last spoke to his father, Fred Wanyonyi, the security guard who was shot dead at Stima Plaza during the June 25 protests, promised his dad that he would buy him a piece of land this month.

IPOA: Police killed 65 civilians in latest protests, injured 342

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-07-25 06:00:00

Report says officers deployed on the streets were mostly hungry as they not provided with meals.

Canadian nationals conned Sh4.8 million by gold scammers

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-07-29 16:50:33

Two Canadian nationals who were conned USD 37,500 (Sh4.8 million) by four men who posed as genuine gold dealers.

Behind the cloth: Preachers caught in occult storm

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-08-02 10:01:00

Cases of preachers involving or seeking the services of witch doctors are not uncommon in a country where many communities are deeply rooted in both religious and traditional beliefs.

War against terror at risk as US rethinks Kenya ties, experts say

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-08-07 08:20:00

The war on terrorism is likely to suffer a major blow should the United States review its relationship with Kenya.

When a nation loses faith in its justice system, chaos and mob rule fill the void

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-08-09 10:45:00

Over 130 mob justice cases were reported in June amid frustration and weak policing. Mobs unleash deadly fury on suspects as justice system loses public trust and credibility.

Experts: Broken justice system fuelling violence

By Hudson Gumbihi   2025-08-09 10:45:00

Experts urge public education to counter rising mob justice cases. Police visibility must also improve, not as a show of force but as a sign of protection.