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Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Organization

Independent Police Oversight Authority

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.

2026-04-242026-05-07
Politics

Five candidates interviewed for vacant Supreme Court judge position

The News

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.

Why it matters

Five candidates are being interviewed for a vacant Supreme Court seat, shaping the judicial landscape ahead of major constitutional cases.

28 April 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Five candidates interviewed for vacant Supreme Court judge position

    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 →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Police shooting victim from Ishiara hospital protests buried

    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 →

  2. JSC to interview five candidates for Supreme Court judge vacancy

    The Judicial Service Commission has shortlisted five candidates for the Supreme Court judge position vacated by Justice Mohamed Ibrahim's death in December, with interviews scheduled for April 28–29, 2026. The candidates include Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori, and Justices Joseph Sergon, Francis Tuiyott, and Mohammed Warsame.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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