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Gangs fled a Haitian town as Kenya force moved in, But only for a day
30 Jul

Gangs fled a Haitian town as Kenya force moved in, But only for a day

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When an armored convoy of Kenyan and Haitian police forces rolled into a rural hamlet east of Port-au-Prince amid an active gang attack last week, residents along a 14-mile stretch to the Dominican Republic border breathed sighs of relief. At the arrival of the tan-colored mine-resistant vehicles in Ganthier, heavily armed members of the 400 Mawozo gang fled into the bushes, and fleeing residents began plotting their return from the town next door. But less than 24 hours after the first significant outing of the largely U.S.-financed, Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission got underway, the Kenyans rolled out without taking…
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Kenya Police Status Update on the Haiti Mission
28 Jul

Kenya Police Status Update on the Haiti Mission

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The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission team comprising the National Police Service Officers and the Haiti National Police (HNP) has continued to register success as they combat gang activities and restore security in Haiti. The MSS team recaptured Auorite Portuaire Nationale (APN) port from gangs. As part of the team’s effort to provide security for critical infrastructural sites and transit locations, the MSS has made significant strides in patrolling and clearing road blockades that had been erected along the road leading to the gang-ridden town of Ganthier. On July 26, 2024, the Head of Haiti Presidential Transition Council Mr. Edgard…
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Brother Kills Brother in Narok County
10 Jul

Brother Kills Brother in Narok County

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Police in Trans Mara West Sub County are investigating a tragic incident in which a 33-year-old man was allegedly killed by his brother at their home in Enoretet village. County Police Commander Riko Ngare reported that the two brothers were engaged in a fight over unknown issues when Leteipa Kipkuro was fatally stabbed in the pelvic area by his brother, Peter Kipkuro. Leteipa was rushed to Trans Mara West Sub County Hospital in Kilgoris town, where he was pronounced dead by doctors due to excessive bleeding. The body is currently preserved at Kilgoris Mission Hospital mortuary, awaiting a postmortem examination.…
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Five Dead, Including Police Officer, After Bandit Attack in Meru County
07 Jul

Five Dead, Including Police Officer, After Bandit Attack in Meru County

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Five people, including a police officer, have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a violent exchange of gunfire between herders and bandits in Kilenda area, Nkandone Sub-location, Naathu location, Meru County. The attack occurred yesterday evening when around 40 heavily armed Samburu bandits targeted herders grazing their livestock. The intense gunfire lasted for five hours, ultimately forcing the police officers to withdraw at dusk. The bandits managed to steal 159 livestock during the assault. Mutuati Deputy County Commissioner Silvester Mwangulu confirmed the fatalities and the livestock theft. The authorities are investigating the incident and are working on measures…
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Residents of Noonkopir Village Protest Rising Insecurity Despite New Police Post
07 Jul

Residents of Noonkopir Village Protest Rising Insecurity Despite New Police Post

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Residents of Noonkopir village in Kitengela, Kajiado County, are expressing outrage over escalating insecurity, despite the presence of a recently commissioned police post. Agitated locals report increasing incidents of theft, mugging, robbery, and rape in the middle-class estate. The police post, constructed in 2015 by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in collaboration with the local community, had remained non-functional for eight years. Recently, an additional Ksh5 million was allocated by the NG-CDF for its renovation and expansion. The facility was commissioned three weeks ago by area MP Kakuta Maimai. Angry residents are questioning the rationale behind the allocation…
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Suspected Kidnapper Arrested, Victim Rescued
05 Jul

Suspected Kidnapper Arrested, Victim Rescued

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After days of relentless pursuit, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Dagoretti, Nairobi County, have successfully rescued a 7-year-old boy and apprehended the suspect responsible for his abduction. The incident, which took place on June 30, 2024, occurred in Kawangware, sending shockwaves through the local community. The young victim was abducted within the premises of his father’s church, Apostolic Pentecostal Church, located in the Congo area of Kawangware. The kidnapping left the clergyman's family in deep distress and ignited an intensive search operation by law enforcement. Detectives worked tirelessly for days to track down the boy. Their efforts…
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Nairobi Police Arrest Suspect with Narcotics Worth Kshs. 600,000
04 Jul

Nairobi Police Arrest Suspect with Narcotics Worth Kshs. 600,000

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A suspected narcotics trafficker is currently detained at a Nairobi police station following a significant interception along the Eastern bypass. Solomon Mutuma Mutiiria was apprehended by Anti-Narcotics detectives based on actionable intelligence, resulting in the recovery of Cannabis Sativa with an estimated street value of Sh 600,000. The operation unfolded as detectives intercepted Mutiiria en route to Kiaruguru area in Ruiru Sub County. A thorough search of his vehicle, registered under Reg. No. KCR 411F, led to the discovery of the illicit substance concealed in four bales within a gunny bag. Authorities have seized both the narcotics and the vehicle,…
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IPOA Condemns Attacks on Police Officers During Protests
03 Jul

IPOA Condemns Attacks on Police Officers During Protests

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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has expressed serious concerns over the recent attacks on police officers during the ongoing Anti-Finance Bill protests across the country. In a press release issued today, IPOA highlighted specific incidents including a raid on Bondo Police Station in Siaya County and the assault of a police officer attached to Sigomere Police Station, who is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at Maxcure Hospital in Kisumu. The IPOA, which is responsible for monitoring police conduct, has been investigating reports of police excesses during the protests. However, it has also noted with alarm the growing number…
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President Ruto Flags-Off 400 Police to Haiti
24 Jun

President Ruto Flags-Off 400 Police to Haiti

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President William Ruto on Monday flagged-off the first 400 group of police officers for the United Nations peace mission in Haiti. The President expressed confidence that the Kenyan contingent, together with others from contributing countries, will help in returning lasting peace in the conflict-ravaged Haiti. Speaking at the National Police College, Embakasi Campus in Nairobi, President Ruto told the officers that they were selected for the peace mission on the basis of their integrity, professionalism and capabilities. He handed the peace mission the Kenyan flag during the event attended by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, President’s National Security Advisor Monica…
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