Independent Policing Oversight Authority
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Crime Watch
Alarm over surge in police killings after Kitengela shooting
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man during a political…
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New US report puts Kenya on the spot over impunity against citizens in 2024
A new report by the United States Department of State has indicted the government for impunity committed last year, especially…
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IPOA indicts police over handling of protests, failure to report all deaths
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has criticised the manner handling last month’s strikes, which led to a total of…
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Courts
IPOA refutes reports Lagat cleared in probe into role in Ojwang’s death
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has dismissed claims that Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is a now…
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DIG Eliud Lagat makes a return after days out of office
Deputy Inspector General of Police (KPS) Eliud Lagat is set to resume his duties today after he was cleared of…
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Boniface Kariuki died from gunshot injuries, autopsy reveals
Mask vendor Boniface Kariuki died of severe head injuries from a single close-range bullet wound, an autopsy has revealed. The…
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Kenya police brutality – it will take more than laws and public anger to change behaviour
By Oscar Gakuo Mwangi Kenya has once again been reminded of brutality within its police force. Two events in mid-June…
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Families of June 25 demos victims’ protests over delay in conducting autopsies
Families of youths shot dead during the June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests have expressed their frustrations over the failure…
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Courts
IPOA investigator summoned to explain how Talaam’s phone was allegedly used to solicit money
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Assistant Director for Investigations Abdirahman Jibril is expected in court tomorrow to explain how the…
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14 police officers have recorded statements with IPOA over Omondi’s death
Fourteen out of 18 officers were identified and summoned by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) over the murder of…
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