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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 4 months ago

Fazul digs in on guards remittances to Cotu

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

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

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

NTSA drafts regulations for school transport

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

Agency orders firms to surrender guards IDs, academic papers

By Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago

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 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi 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 Hudson Gumbihi, John Muia 10 months ago

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

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 10 months ago

Kirima land heist: A land grab, trail of death and pain

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 10 months ago

Land barons who paid the ultimate price in syndicate

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

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

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

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

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

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'

Graft claims jolt police vetting as indiscipline among officers soars

Some officers have been linked to executions and forced disappearances, with the latest case being that of two missing Indian national and their Kenyan driver

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Graft claims jolt police vetting as indiscipline among officers soars

Party is over as county set to close 40 clubs in city for noise pollution

Nairobi county government gave clubs operating in residential areas one week to install soundproofing and/or reduce sound levels to end sound pollution in residential areas.

By Benjamin Imende and Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Party is over as county set to close 40 clubs in city for noise pollution

Man goes missing after girlfriend's murder

Her parents, Sam and Grace Muturi, are still searching for answers on what transpired at the weekend before the body of their last-born child was found in the man's house.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Man goes missing after girlfriend's murder

US offers Sh3.6bn for intel on Shabab three leaders

Up to $10 million each (Sh1.2 billion) has been offered for information leading to the identification or location of Ahmed Diriye, Mahad Karate and Jehad Mostafa.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

US offers Sh3.6bn for intel on Shabab three leaders

Kenyan troops head to troubled DRC as rebels intensify attacks

A rebel group in the eastern DRC has been waging war against the government, resulting in deaths and displacement of a large number of people.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Kenyan troops head to troubled DRC as rebels intensify attacks

Kenya on course in fight against biological weapons, says agency

Lack of awareness among challenges in implementing biological weapons convention. Regulator says it is vigilant against possible use of inactive genes by terrorists.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Kenya on course in fight against biological weapons, says agency

Food safety debate dominates event on biological weapons

Kenya aware that viruses and various toxins can be used by terrorists. Misuse of biological weapons can lead to food shortages.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Food safety debate dominates event on biological weapons

Kenya safe from disease causing organisms, scientists say

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa are some of the known pathogens, and throughout history, the organisms have accompanied populations and caused various epidemics.

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Kenya safe from disease causing organisms, scientists say

Filling George Kinoti's shoes; who are the 10 shortlisted to be next DCI boss?

10 shortlisted from a list of 253 applicants eyeing to replace George Kinoti. Besides police officers, seasoned lawyers and civil society members are among those who applied for the position.

By Kamore Maina and Hudson Gumbihi 1 year ago

Filling George Kinoti's shoes; who are the 10 shortlisted to be next DCI boss?

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