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 Hudson Gumbihi 2 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 Hudson Gumbihi 3 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 Hudson Gumbihi 3 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 Hudson Gumbihi 4 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 Hudson Gumbihi 4 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 Hudson Gumbihi 6 months ago
Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu
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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 Hudson Gumbihi 6 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 Hudson Gumbihi 6 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 Hudson Gumbihi 7 months ago
Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers
Shame of city roads without bus stops left for passengers
Matatus drop and pick travelers from anywhere - it does not matter whether the place is a black spot, steep, bend, close to an exit, entrance, intersection, bridge or roundabout.
By Hudson Gumbihi 7 months ago
Shame of city roads without bus stops left for passengers
Security firms unhappy with draft regulations aimed at reforming the sector
The government last month published four draft regulations aimed at reforming the private security sector that had remained unregulated for a long time.
By Hudson Gumbihi 7 months ago
Security firms unhappy with draft regulations aimed at reforming the sector
Foiled city terror attack testimony that community policing is crucial
The key masterminds of Nairobi terrorist attack plot have finally been sentenced after six years. It is clear there was a shared responsibility between the local community and police.
By Hudson Gumbihi 7 months ago
Foiled city terror attack testimony that community policing is crucial
Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses
Ruaraka Housing Estate Limited has dismissed claims that the operations of the company are shrouded in secrecy.
By Hudson Gumbihi 7 months ago
Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses
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We are in the dark, Police Sacco founders question sale of prime properties
Members and officials differ over the sale of 31 bungalows in Ruaraka, which were transferred to investment companies.
By Hudson Gumbihi 8 months ago
We are in the dark, Police Sacco founders question sale of prime properties
State to vet security guards in universities, colleges
Following increased cases of insecurity within institutions of higher learning, the government will vet all security guards employed in universities, colleges and national polytechnics.
By Hudson Gumbihi 8 months ago
State to vet security guards in universities, colleges
Salary boost for security guards in new directive
In a move that will have far-reaching repercussions in the private security sector, guards will now take home a minimum gross pay of Sh30,000.
By Hudson Gumbihi 11 months ago
Salary boost for security guards in new directive
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The unending search for ideal police uniform to 'mend' image
NPS has just concluded seeking views from the public and the police over a proposed change of uniform but some officers want the government to focus on serious challenges facing them
By Hudson Gumbihi 11 months ago
The unending search for ideal police uniform to 'mend' image
Ten challenges in handling cases involving juvenile offenders
Children lamented that the criminal justice has not effectively addressed their rehabilitation needs with researchers asking NPS to establish friendly cells.
By Hudson Gumbihi 11 months ago
Ten challenges in handling cases involving juvenile offenders
Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony
It was joy for a woman from Makueni County who had suffered from fistula for over 40 years after she solemnized her marriage at Mwaani Catholic Church.
By Hudson Gumbihi, John Muia 11 months ago
Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony
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Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain
Garishon Kirima family spokesperson, daughter Gathoni Kirima said the land was bought in 1966 and, according to her, very few people could own such a huge property by that time.
By Hudson Gumbihi 11 months ago
Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain
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Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate
Some of the known leaders of these self-help groups have paid the ultimate price of death and investigations into their cold-blood murders remain unresolved up to date.
By Hudson Gumbihi 11 months ago
Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate
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Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them
Disquiet has met the pay rise within National Police Service with junior officers complaining what they were given is inconsequential.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Police officers unhappy with pay hike, say it's too little for them
Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate
Ngatia says he has no links with the said individual and accuse both Gachago and Sosah of tarnishing his name while seeking to remove him from office through the back door.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Leadership disputes hamper renovation of Woodley estate
Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage
If the negations go through, it will set ground for Somalia to become the latest member state of the EAC, almost eleven years after Mogadishu first applied for membership.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Talks to admit Somalia into EAC at advanced stage
Whereabouts of tycoon Rai still unknown a day after kidnapping
Ruto in thinly-veiled attack cautions businessman against meddling in the sugar sector. CCTV from an adjacent building shows a man pulled out of a vehicle and forced into another.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Denish Ochieng 1 year ago
Whereabouts of tycoon Rai still unknown a day after kidnapping
City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents
The crackdown was intensified following last week's killing of David Mayaka, a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer based in Makadara sub-county.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
City police scale up war on criminals using motorbikes to terrorise residents
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Koskei: Criminals using my name to get money from State offices
Chief of staff and head of public service Felix Koskei has said some officials are using his name to solicit favours and extort money.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Augustine Oduor 1 year ago
Koskei: Criminals using my name to get money from State offices
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Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations
Amnesty International, Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Human Rights Watch on Thursday faulted police for causing death, injuries and making arbitrary arrests.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Human rights groups say militia infiltrated Azimio demonstrations
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Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began
Miracle Babies: Bishop Gilbert Deya has been acquitted of five counts of child trafficking; Magistrate Robinson Ondieki rules the children were not in Deya's custody.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Bishop Deya's Miracle Babies saga: Where it began
Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship
A Somali national has been arrested for allegedly forging Kenyan citizenship as police heightened surveillance amid threats posed by the Al Shabaab militia.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Somali national arrested for forging Kenyan citizenship
Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals
Already in its third week, the drive is targeting some 32,964 PSV drivers whose permits have expired. Exercise being conducted in Nairobi, Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Kericho, Mombasa
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Most drivers are not experienced in basic road signage, NTSA test drive reveals
EACC probing water malpractices in counties after firms accused of graft
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has said investigations targeting water and sanitation companies are underway following cases of rampant sleaze.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
EACC probing water malpractices in counties after firms accused of graft
Duale says government will wipe out al-Shabaab
CS says KDF and all other security agencies will be provided with modern equipment, including sophisticated armoured personal carriers, to effectively county terrorists.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Duale says government will wipe out al-Shabaab
Four million farmers registered in drive to attain food security
The registration aimed at establishing a national database of all farmers was launched in January.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Four million farmers registered in drive to attain food security
Businesses brought to a standstill in Mathare as youth engage police in battles
Two children were injured and rushed to the nearby clinic inside the military base, whose officers monitored the unfolding battles from a distance.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Businesses brought to a standstill in Mathare as youth engage police in battles
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Nairobi a hotbed of protests, but will Raila's mass action succeed?
Demonstrating in Nairobi's CBD helps to draw the attention of State House. But no specific meeting points to first assemble, police might have an easy time disrupting the protests.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Kipkemoi Ngeno 1 year ago
Nairobi a hotbed of protests, but will Raila's mass action succeed?
Police storm ex-CS Matiang'i's Karen home
Matiangi's whereabouts remained unknown but his lawyer said his client is 'safe'. Officers spent almost one hour in the house, turning things upside, dismantling the CCTV system.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Police storm ex-CS Matiang'i's Karen home
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Decongesting the city proving a political hot potato for Johnson Sakaja
Green Park terminus is the latest bid in a series of failed efforts to stop overflow of traffic into the CBD. Governors Evan Kidero and Mike Sonko also tried to decongest the CBD but failed.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Decongesting the city proving a political hot potato for Johnson Sakaja
Inadequate funding linked to backlog of criminal and civil cases
NCAJ is a high-level policy formulation, implementation, and oversight coordination mechanism comprised of both State and non-State actors.
By Hudson Gumbihi and Mike Kihaki 1 year ago
Inadequate funding linked to backlog of criminal and civil cases
Fresh concerns over new system of police vetting 'behind camera'
The Discipline and Human Resources Audit Committee headed by Lilian Kiamba has been looking into disciplinary issues brought to the commission.
By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago
Fresh concerns over new system of police vetting 'behind camera'
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