9 h. ago Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya

Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya  The New York TimesKenyan police shoot bystander at close range during latest protests  Al JazeeraNairobi demonstration over Albert Ojwang's death sees Kenyan vendor Boniface Kariuki shot  BBC

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11 h. ago Kenya instructs diplomats in Israel, Iran to stay away from office as airstrikes mount

Kenya instructs diplomats in Israel, Iran to stay away from office as airstrikes mount  Daily Nation

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11 h. ago Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – A Nyeri Court has reinstated Isiolo County Clerk Salad Boru amid feud over plans to oust Governor Abdi Guyo, pending a hearing set for Wednesday next week. The order by Employment and Labor Relations judge Justice Onesmus Makau came after he was abruptly removed from office by the County Assembly […] The post Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Guyo appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago Police in hot pursuit of gunman who shot officer dead in Thika

Constable Benard Ithai sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the confrontation and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

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12 h. ago Court reinstates Isiolo County Clerk Boru amid plans to oust Governor

The order came after he was abruptly removed from office by the County Assembly Service Board.

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12 h. ago DP Kindiki pushes Cabinet to deliver ‘tangible’ results in the second half of Ruto’s term

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19— Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on government officials to shift focus from planning to tangible delivery as the Kenya Kwanza administration reaches its midterm point. DP Kindiki emphasized the need for honest introspection on the government’s performance, particularly in implementing the ambitious pledges made during the 2022 General Election campaign. […] The post DP Kindiki pushes Cabinet to deliver ‘tangible’ results in the second half of Ruto’s term appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on Thursday recorded a statement at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in a 3-hour session over the killing of influencer Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Lagat had been summoned for the grilling sessions which are part of the probe into the  clobbering and […] The post DIG Lagat records statement with IPOA over Albert Ojwang’s death appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago Kindiki: Radical and Bold commitment calls for public scrutiny

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Cabinet Secretaries and senior government officials that the government must now shift its full focus from planning to tangible delivery of its promises to the people. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat opening at KCB Leadership Centre, Kajiado County, DP Kindiki acknowledged the mounting […] The post Kindiki: Radical and Bold commitment calls for public scrutiny appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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13 h. ago US DEA, Kenyan agencies laud joint efforts against drug trafficking

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has emphasized the importance of continued cooperation, particularly along Kenya’s coastal region. Speaking during a visit to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Mombasa, US DEA Country Attaché Karl Ash reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to future technical partnerships and […] The post US DEA, Kenyan agencies laud joint efforts against drug trafficking appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago Kenyan police officers arraigned over shooting a civilian during protests

Kenyan police officers arraigned over shooting a civilian during protests  The Washington Post

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16 h. ago Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Resigns After Albert Ojwang's Custody Death | Firstpost Africa N18G

Kenya's Deputy Police Chief Resigns After Albert Ojwang's Custody Death | Firstpost Africa N18G  Firstpost

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18 h. ago MP Didmus Barasa threatens constitutional amendment to limit IPOA’s power

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has threatened to table a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting the powers of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), arguing that the body has overstepped its mandate and is instilling fear within the National Police Service (NPS). Speaking during a press conference at Parliament […] The post MP Didmus Barasa threatens constitutional amendment to limit IPOA’s power appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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20 h. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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22 h. ago Kenya: Protesters Clash With Armed Motorcyclists Allegedly Backed By Police | Firstpost Africa

Kenya: Protesters Clash With Armed Motorcyclists Allegedly Backed By Police | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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23 h. ago OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence

A Nairobi court has ordered the continued detention of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam for 15 days as investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang continue. Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi, who delivered the ruling, denied Talaam bail, saying the prosecution had presented compelling evidence that justified his continued stay in custody. Ekhubi said the information brought to court showed that releasing Talaam could undermine the integrity of the ongoing investigation. He noted that while courts typically require direct evidence of threats or witness interference, the prosecution had already demonstrated serious concerns, including allegations that the crime scene and The post OCS Talaam Remanded as Court Cites Evidence Tampering and Police Culture of Silence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash

The family of the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ has thanked President William Ruto for personally reaching out to comfort them following Albert’s death while in police custody. Family spokesperson Harman Opiyo commended the President for calling Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang’, to express his condolences. He described the gesture as one that reflects empathy and leadership. “President Ruto saw it necessary to comfort us, and as a family, we appreciate this gesture. It is his responsibility as a national leader to show concern,” said Opiyo. Alongside the condolence message, President Ruto also extended a donation of Ksh2 million to The post Ojwang’s Family Defends Ruto’s Ksh2M Donation Amid Public Backlash appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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23 h. ago Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic death of police officer Winny Zippora Atoo, who allegedly died after undergoing an abortion at a clinic in Kawangware. Atoo, an officer with the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in Embakasi, was reportedly transferred from Kabiru Hospital to Eagle Hospital in the area. Her body was brought to the hospital around midday on Tuesday, according to a police report. Responding to a distress call, officers from Muthangari Police Station, along with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and crime scene experts, launched immediate investigations. Upon arrival, officers The post Nairobi Policewoman Dies After Botched Abortion in Kawangware, Two Arrested appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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26 h. ago The father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability

The father of a man shot during latest protests in Kenya calls for police accountability  The Sun Chronicle

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26 h. ago MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship between law enforcement and citizens. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma urged […] The post MPs pin hopes on NPSC Nominees to spearhead accountability for rogue officers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability

Parents of man shot during Kenya protest try to make sense of shooting, call for accountability  Yahoo

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