Also known as: Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli · DIG Gilbert Masengeli · Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli · Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli · Deputy Inspector-General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli · Mr Masengeli
Deputy Inspector General of Police pursuing a PhD in International Relations, involved in planning for election security ahead of 2027 elections.
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The Standard
A court battle has erupted between United States International University (USIU) and Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli. …
DIG Masengeli denied PhD by USIU, asks court to stop graduationCitizen Digital
DIG Masengeli: Police to map out election violence hotspots ahead of 2027 polls By Moses Kinyanjui September 14, 2026 12:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Administration Police Deputy Inspector General Gil …
DIG Masengeli: Police to map out election violence hotspots ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… with the electoral commission by identifying individuals whose conduct could make them unsuitable for elective office. “We will recommend to the IEBC individuals who are not fit to run for office based on their track records," Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli …
IEBC warns politicians linked to violence, goons risk disqualification in 2027 electionsCapital News
… Those present included NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr Kepha Omae, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli and NCIC CEO Dr Daniel Giti, among other officials. …
Murkomen: Govt Will Protect Kenyans’ Right to Campaign and Vote Safely in 2027Capital News
… ommend to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) individuals it considers unfit to contest elective positions based on their record of promoting or perpetrating political violence, Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli …
Police to Recommend Violent Political Actors to IEBC for Possible Action, Masengeli SaysThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe National Police Service will recommend to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) individuals it considers unfit to run for elective office based on their track records, Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has said. …
Masengeli: Police to flag 'unfit' aspirants ahead of 2027 electionsThe Standard
… Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli, in the same event said that police will send recommendations to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on individuals it considers unfit to run for elective office based on their track record.“We will recom …
Police to 'end' political meetings due to security threats, CS Murkomen saysCapital News
… Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli similarly warned commanders that they would be the first to be questioned if crime levels rise in their areas of responsibility. …
Kanja Orders Interdiction of Officers on Duty When Suspects Die in Police CustodyCitizen Digital
… Deputy Inspector General of Police, Administration Police Service, Gilbert Masengeli, warned commanders that they would be held responsible for rising crime in their areas of jurisdiction. …
Police officers to be interdicted whenever suspect dies in custody: IG Kanja directsThe Standard
… equipping officers with modern tools and improving their welfare to enable them to better serve the nation.The graduation ceremony was attended by National Intelligence Service Director General Noordin Haji, Administration Police Service Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli …
Murkomen: Over 2,000 illegal guns seized from bandits and terroristsInterior PS Raymond Omollo said improved security in the North Rift has enabled communities to resume normal activities, with children returning to school and markets reopening, and that sustained peace is necessary for businesses to thrive and infrastructure investments to deliver lasting benefits.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo said improved security in the North Rift has enabled communities to resume normal activities, with children returning to school and markets reopening, and that sustained peace is necessary for businesses to thrive and infrastructure investments to deliver lasting benefits.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Speaking at Eldoret's Mashujaa Day Thematic Week, the Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo linked improved security to economic growth, education access, and sports infrastructure development, and commended North Rift communities for cooperating with security agencies in recovering over 3,000 illegal firearms.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Endebess MP Robert Pukose issued a stern warning to youths against monitoring or blocking Kenyans returning from Uganda to vote in the 2027 General Election, stating that Kenyans living and working in Uganda remain citizens and have the right to vote if registered.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Endebess MP Dr. Robert Pukose has come under scrutiny after threatening violence against anyone who attempts to stop Kenyan voters living in Uganda from crossing the border to vote in the 2027 election, raising concerns over possible incitement among border communities.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned 705 newly recruited National Police Reservist officers at their graduation ceremony in Meru County not to misuse firearms to disrupt peace, urging them to serve with integrity and discipline while addressing security challenges in their areas of operation.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has failed in his High Court challenge to suspend United States International University Africa's graduation over a dispute regarding his PhD dissertation clearance. Justice Patricia Nyaundi ruled that although Masengeli has a legitimate expectation to graduate on September 26, 2026, he did not produce evidence that the university or his supervisor had committed to his graduation in this cohort.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
USIU-Africa has opposed Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli's application to participate in the university's September 26 graduation ceremony, stating he has not demonstrated that he met all mandatory requirements or made the necessary application to graduate. Lady Justice Patricia Mande declined to order the university to include Masengeli in the ceremony or stop the graduation.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court declined to direct USIU-Africa to include Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli in the university's September 26 graduation ceremony, instead directing him to serve his application on the university for inter partes hearing on September 21. Masengeli sought the court's intervention after the university allegedly failed to communicate the status of his PhD thesis in International Relations.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has asked the High Court for conservatory orders to stop USIU-Africa's graduation ceremony scheduled for September 26, 2026, pending the hearing of his case against the institution.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has petitioned the High Court to compel United States International University Africa to release his dissertation results and include his name in the graduation list scheduled for late September. Masengeli is pursuing a PhD in International Relations and claims uncertainty about his dissertation examination status and what remains to complete his programme.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has moved to court against United States International University (USIU), claiming he was defending his dissertation for a doctoral degree after completing coursework and obtaining board approvals.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has begun mapping areas prone to election-related violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli said the NPS will use intelligence-led methods to identify hotspots and will not tolerate sponsored political violence.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it will closely scrutinize candidates accused of promoting violence, hate speech, and divisive politics, and will not clear individuals found to have violated election laws or engaged in conduct threatening peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assured Kenyans that the Government will protect their right to campaign and vote safely during the 2027 General Election. He said the Ministry will work with government agencies, partners and stakeholders to maintain law and order and promote peace ahead of the polls, following the launch of the NCIC roadmap for a violence-free election.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service will recommend individuals to the IEBC whom it deems unfit to contest elective positions based on records of promoting or perpetrating political violence. Security agencies are intensifying efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli warning that those involved in organising or sponsoring violence will face firm action.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy Inspector General Masengeli said the National Police Service will recommend to the IEBC individuals it considers unfit to run for elective office based on their track records, and will step up surveillance and arrests targeting those involved in politically instigated violence. The remarks were made at the launch of the NCIC's Roadmap to a Violence-Free 2027 General Elections.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said that as Kenya approaches 2027 elections, police might end political gatherings due to security issues to prevent loss of lives and property damage. Murkomen said the government will implement security measures during the campaign season and defended police reliance on intelligence information that may not meet court evidentiary standards.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of officers on duty whenever a suspect dies in police custody, pending investigations. The directive applies to the Occurrence Book recorder, cell sentry, and duty officer, and follows the death of Gideon Makau at Kilungu Police Station in Makueni County.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has directed the interdiction of police officers on duty whenever a suspect dies in police custody, with the officer handling the Occurrence Book, the cell sentry, and the duty officer to be held accountable during investigations.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that security agencies have seized more than 2,000 illegal firearms and 15,000 rounds of ammunition from bandits and terrorists in the Kerio Valley and other parts of the country. Murkomen credited the success to the Special Operations Group, describing it as a critical force in Kenya's fight against banditry, terrorism and organised crime.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed investigations into alleged police interference during the Ol Kalou by-election, warning that officers involved will face the law and promising to establish who directed them to the polling station.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Law Society of Kenya have renewed calls for greater accountability, stronger institutions and citizen participation in the fight against corruption during African Anti-Corruption Day commemorations. EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the commission is increasingly focusing on preventing corruption before it occurs rather than solely prosecuting offenders.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have barricaded key entry points into Nairobi and towns across Kenya ahead of Gen Z anniversary protests marking two years since the June 2024 anti-finance bill demonstrations that left more than 120 people dead. The heightened security is choking transport and disrupting business, though the Nairobi Regional Police Commander said police had not received official notification from protest organisers.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli assured Kenyans that the security situation remains calm as the nation marks the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, saying police had increased surveillance in identified hotspots. Heavy police deployment disrupted transport along major roads into Nairobi, with roadblocks mounted on Waiyaki Way and long-distance buses turned back.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen held high-level talks with UK government officials in London to strengthen security cooperation and draw lessons from British urban policing institutions for the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Advocate Evans Ogada has warned that Kenya is "breeding a culture of lawlessness" by repeatedly defying court orders, citing the government's continued push for a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base despite a court order blocking it. He called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to act decisively against those flouting court orders.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The last contingent of 150 National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under Kenya's Multinational Security Support mission arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday evening, marking the end of Kenya's deployment in the Caribbean nation. The mission has officially transitioned to the Gang Suppression Force.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen opened a National Police Reservists field training facility at Amwathi in Igembe North, Meru, with plans to establish more camps in areas affected by cattle rustling and banditry. He said the training camps would be devolved to areas where security personnel are needed, with additional facilities planned for West Pokot, Baringo, Turkana and other rustling-prone regions.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned politicians accused of sponsoring violence and hiring goons that the government will take decisive action against them, while opening a new police field training facility in Meru County to combat emerging security threats including banditry.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →