IG Kanja launches inquiry after man charges at President Ruto in Wajir

A man’s sudden dash towards President William Ruto at the dais on Thursday briefly unsettled an otherwise choreographed afternoon in Wajir, forcing security officers into swift action and prompting the National Police Service (NPS) to open an inquiry into the breach. The incident occurred during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) event, while President […]

Clinical officer arrested for allegedly raping pregnant woman on maternity check up in Bomet

A clinical officer at Chemaner Health Center in Bomet County has been arrested for allegedly raping a pregnant woman during a routine medical visit. Bomet East Sub-County Police Commander Michael Singa reported that the suspect, identified as Eric Langat, also known as Kirinyet, committed the heinous crime while attending to the victim in one of […]

Police boss issues ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ directive against armed criminals

The Coast Regional Police Commander has issued a directive authorising officers to use firearms against armed criminal suspects during security operations, citing a rise in violent crime across Mombasa County. Speaking to the media in Mombasa, Nuno said police would apply the full force of the law against criminals, particularly those armed with machetes. He […]

Three KDF recruits die during training

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the death of three recruits who lost their lives during a training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. In a statement dated Friday, January 30,  KDF disclosed that the recruits developed complication sduring the exercise and received medical attention within […]

NTSA clarifies rolling out mandatory physical fitness tests for PSV drivers

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has dismissed reports of rolling out mandatory physical fitness tests for Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and commercial drivers. In a statement on Wednesday, January 28, NTSA said the eyesight testing drive held by ENA Coach should not be misconstrued as the commencement of the mandatory physical fitness tests. […]