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Hudson Gumbihi

Aviation industry jittery about KDF plans to repair civilian aircraft

Questions are being raised over the intention of the National Air Support Department (NASD) to acquire a permit to repair civilian aircraft.

Aviation industry jittery about KDF plans to repair civilian aircraft

PS Omollo speaks on police reforms, ministry's hits and misses

PS Omollo speaks on police reforms, ministry's hits and misses

Interior ministry orders closure of bars near 2,252 schools

Interior ministry orders closure of bars near 2,252 schools

Mbotela charcoal traders face eviction from disputed land

Mbotela charcoal traders face eviction from disputed land

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Realisation of a properly planned capital city of Nairobi will remain a mirage as long as the key organ mandated to resolve land related disputes is not adequately funded and facilitated.

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

The court has halted the upgrading of Mihango Police Station after Githunguri Njiru Farm Limited, went to court seeking orders to stop any further development on a disputed piece of land.

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

A team from DCI headquarters has taken over investigations into the shooting to death of Charles Otieno following a stand-off over a parcel of land in Njiru.

By 2 months ago

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

It is now close to a month since Della MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed went missing and his whereabouts remain unknown.

By 2 months ago

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

Inspector General nominee Douglas Kanja has vowed to fight corruption in the National Police Service by introducing name tags and body cameras, among other measures, if approved.

By 4 months ago

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has been making surprise visits to police stations to assess level of cleanliness and welfare of officers.

By 4 months ago

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Prison facilities in the country do not cater for the special needs of aged inmates as they struggle with health problems that are made worse by hearing and vision impairment and walking challenges.

By 4 months ago

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Eight police bosses fight for DIG Job beginning today

As Kenyans await the appointment of Inspector General of Police, eight senior officers want to be deputies of the holder of that office that fell vacant following the resignation of Japhet Koome.

By 5 months ago

Eight police bosses fight for DIG Job beginning today

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

Police chief has been under sharp scrutiny following deaths of peaceful protesters and arbitrary abductions.

By 5 months ago

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

Mudavadi's press chief Salim Swaleh arrested in extortion racket

Swaleh and his accomplices were arrested on Saturday by detectives who took the suspects to DCI headquarters for grilling.

By 5 months ago

Mudavadi's press chief Salim Swaleh arrested in extortion racket

Lands CS Wahome wades into prime property ownership dispute

The property registered as Nairobi Block 27/508 (formerly L.R No. 209/18572 and No. 209/508 I.R 5670), is being claimed by Yussuf and International Homes Limited.

By 6 months ago

Lands CS Wahome wades into prime property ownership dispute

Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu

Last week, Fazul ordered all security firms to stop deducting and remitting guards’ union fees to Cotu until the authority conducts investigations into how the money is used.

By 7 months ago

Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu

Mysterious deaths pile as state drags its feet on Coroner's office

About seven years after the National Coroner Service Act was enacted, in 2017, its implementation remains a mirage.

By 8 months ago

Mysterious deaths pile as state drags its feet on Coroner's office

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

The authority is upbeat that the proposed regulations will ensure effective road safety and management in the country.

By 8 months ago

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

During recruitment, some security companies demand that guards surrender original national identity cards and academic certificates.

By 8 months ago

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Realisation of a properly planned capital city of Nairobi will remain a mirage as long as the key organ mandated to resolve land related disputes is not adequately funded and facilitated.

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

The court has halted the upgrading of Mihango Police Station after Githunguri Njiru Farm Limited, went to court seeking orders to stop any further development on a disputed piece of land.

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

A team from DCI headquarters has taken over investigations into the shooting to death of Charles Otieno following a stand-off over a parcel of land in Njiru.

By 2 months ago

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

It is now close to a month since Della MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed went missing and his whereabouts remain unknown.

By 2 months ago

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

Inspector General nominee Douglas Kanja has vowed to fight corruption in the National Police Service by introducing name tags and body cameras, among other measures, if approved.

By 4 months ago

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has been making surprise visits to police stations to assess level of cleanliness and welfare of officers.

By 4 months ago

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Prison facilities in the country do not cater for the special needs of aged inmates as they struggle with health problems that are made worse by hearing and vision impairment and walking challenges.

By 4 months ago

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Eight police bosses fight for DIG Job beginning today

As Kenyans await the appointment of Inspector General of Police, eight senior officers want to be deputies of the holder of that office that fell vacant following the resignation of Japhet Koome.

By 5 months ago

Eight police bosses fight for DIG Job beginning today

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

Police chief has been under sharp scrutiny following deaths of peaceful protesters and arbitrary abductions.

By 5 months ago

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

Mudavadi's press chief Salim Swaleh arrested in extortion racket

Swaleh and his accomplices were arrested on Saturday by detectives who took the suspects to DCI headquarters for grilling.

By 5 months ago

Mudavadi's press chief Salim Swaleh arrested in extortion racket

Lands CS Wahome wades into prime property ownership dispute

The property registered as Nairobi Block 27/508 (formerly L.R No. 209/18572 and No. 209/508 I.R 5670), is being claimed by Yussuf and International Homes Limited.

By 6 months ago

Lands CS Wahome wades into prime property ownership dispute

Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu

Last week, Fazul ordered all security firms to stop deducting and remitting guards’ union fees to Cotu until the authority conducts investigations into how the money is used.

By 7 months ago

Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu

Mysterious deaths pile as state drags its feet on Coroner's office

About seven years after the National Coroner Service Act was enacted, in 2017, its implementation remains a mirage.

By 8 months ago

Mysterious deaths pile as state drags its feet on Coroner's office

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

The authority is upbeat that the proposed regulations will ensure effective road safety and management in the country.

By 8 months ago

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

During recruitment, some security companies demand that guards surrender original national identity cards and academic certificates.

By 8 months ago

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Realisation of a properly planned capital city of Nairobi will remain a mirage as long as the key organ mandated to resolve land related disputes is not adequately funded and facilitated.

Unplanned buildings in the city blamed on neglect of key oversight body

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

The court has halted the upgrading of Mihango Police Station after Githunguri Njiru Farm Limited, went to court seeking orders to stop any further development on a disputed piece of land.

Court halts construction of police station on disputed land

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

A team from DCI headquarters has taken over investigations into the shooting to death of Charles Otieno following a stand-off over a parcel of land in Njiru.

By 2 months ago

DCI takes over probe into killing of man at Kirima land

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

It is now close to a month since Della MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed went missing and his whereabouts remain unknown.

By 2 months ago

DCI says probe over missing Wajir MCA underway

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

Inspector General nominee Douglas Kanja has vowed to fight corruption in the National Police Service by introducing name tags and body cameras, among other measures, if approved.

By 4 months ago

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat has been making surprise visits to police stations to assess level of cleanliness and welfare of officers.

By 4 months ago

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Prison facilities in the country do not cater for the special needs of aged inmates as they struggle with health problems that are made worse by hearing and vision impairment and walking challenges.

By 4 months ago

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Eight police bosses fight for DIG Job beginning today

As Kenyans await the appointment of Inspector General of Police, eight senior officers want to be deputies of the holder of that office that fell vacant following the resignation of Japhet Koome.

By 5 months ago

Eight police bosses fight for DIG Job beginning today

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

Police chief has been under sharp scrutiny following deaths of peaceful protesters and arbitrary abductions.

By 5 months ago

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

Mudavadi's press chief Salim Swaleh arrested in extortion racket

Swaleh and his accomplices were arrested on Saturday by detectives who took the suspects to DCI headquarters for grilling.

By 5 months ago

Mudavadi's press chief Salim Swaleh arrested in extortion racket

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