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Hudson Gumbihi

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.

IG nominee Kanja promises to utilise technology in fighting crime

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

New police boss makes impromptu visits to stations

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Aged inmates at Kamiti struggle with rigid life behind bars

Eight police bosses fight for DIG Job beginning today

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 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses

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 6 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 7 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 10 months ago

Salary boost for security guards in new directive

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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

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

By 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

Ruaraka Housing responds to jittery shareholders over houses

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 6 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 7 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 10 months ago

Salary boost for security guards in new directive

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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

Joy as healed fistula patient ties the knot after 38 years of agony

Koome: Tough engineer finally felled by Gen Zs

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

By 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 months ago

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

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