Also known as: IPOA · Independent Policing Oversight Authority
Independent Policing Oversight Authority — body tasked with investigating police incidents including deaths in custody and use of force by officers.
IPOA and National Assembly lawmakers are at odds over responsibility for rising political violence ahead of 2027 elections, with the authority blaming politicians' inflammatory rhetoric while MPs demand IPOA take action against police misconduct. The authority has also been asked to investigate a suspect's death in a Ngegu police cell and alleged police killings during hospital protests in Embu County.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority and National Assembly lawmakers disputed responsibility for surging political violence ahead of 2027 elections, with IPOA blaming politicians' inciteful utterances and MPs calling for IPOA to act against police misconduct.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority and National Assembly lawmakers disputed responsibility for surging political violence ahead of 2027 elections, with IPOA blaming politicians' inciteful utterances and MPs calling for IPOA to act against police misconduct.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
A 24-year-old suspect, Wycliffe Omondi, was found dead in a police cell at Ngegu Police Station in Homa Bay in what police suspect was a suicide by hanging using shoelaces. Police say he had been arrested after being found with a stolen cow, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been asked to investigate the death.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission has concluded interviews for five shortlisted candidates for a vacant Supreme Court position and will announce its nominee within seven days, with the selected candidate to be forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment. The vacancy followed the death of Supreme Court judge Mohamed Ibrahim in December.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Anne Makori faced questioning about her tenure at the agency. Makori had previously applied for the position of Judiciary Chief Deputy Registrar.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to address concerns over his impartiality should he be appointed to the Supreme Court, given his previous role as lawyer to President William Ruto. He assured commissioners he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in presidential election petitions.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori told the Judicial Service Commission that her extensive experience in public service, oversight, and governance roles equips her for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. She highlighted her work promoting accountability within law enforcement and argued her background in constitutional and justice matters positions her well for the apex court.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Court of Appeal judge Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, told the Judicial Service Commission he would remain neutral and be guided by facts and law in any election-related disputes involving the President that reach the Supreme Court, where he is seeking appointment. He acknowledged public concerns about his past legal representation of Ruto but argued that many judges previously worked as advocates and questioned why concerns focused on only one client.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Former IPOA chairperson Anne Makori was questioned by the Judicial Service Commission after failing to submit a declaration of wealth during her interview for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. Chief Justice Martha Koome noted the omission and declined Makori's offer to provide the documents later, citing procedural requirements.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission is interviewing five shortlisted candidates for a Supreme Court judge vacancy left by the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in December 2025. Candidates include Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori, and High Court judges Joseph Sergon, Mohammed Warsame, and Francis Tuiyott.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
One of two people shot dead by police during protests over health services at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, has been laid to rest. The family of Morris Mugo, 31, is demanding justice and compensation, while the Public Service Cabinet Secretary called for IPOA investigations into the killing.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →