Audio By VocalizeThe Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has now raised concern over the rising cases of violence, insecurity, and chaos in political rallies in the country and placed blame on the political class. …
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- May 2026
Lawmakers have thrown their weight behind a proposal by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to hold police commanders personally liable for negligence and abuse of power during protests and other public gatherings. …
Police commanders should be liable for deaths during protests… Audio By Vocalize The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has commenced investigations into the fatal shooting of bodaboda operators in Luanda, Vihiga County. …
IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting of bodaboda riders in Vihiga… Audio By Vocalize The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has commenced investigations into the fatal shooting of two people in Luanda, Vihiga County. …
IPOA begins probe on fatal shooting during boda boda protests in Vihiga… t Judge and Conferment of Senior Counsels, State House https://t.co/KtsgPHSGRq— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) May 7, 2026 The interviews attracted several senior legal figures, including Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former Independent Policing Oversight Authority …
Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge at State House Nairobi… JSC) nominated Warsame for appointment to the apex court following two days of interviews involving five candidates.The other candidates were Court of Appeal judges Katwa Kigen and Francis Tuiyott, High Court Judge Joseph Sergon and former Independent Policing Oversight Authority …
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judgeAudio By VocalizeThe Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and lawmakers yesterday clashed over the surging political tension and violence ahead of the 2027 elections, with each party pointing an accusing finger at the other. …
IPOA, Lawmakers clash over violence and police accountability… Koilem said they had reported the matter to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for investigations.“We have reported the matter to the IPOA, and investigations are going on to establish what caused the death. …
Questions as suspect dies in police cell- April 2026
… Five candidates were interviewed over two days, including Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Anne Makori, and High Court judge Joseph Sergon, who appeared before the panel on the first day. …
JSC concludes interview for supreme court judgesFormer Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson, Anne Makori, was put to task yesterday over her tenure at the helm of the agency. …
Ex-IPOA chair grilled over tenure in office
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IPOA warns politicians to curb inflammatory rhetoric ahead 2027 election
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has blamed the political class for rising violence, insecurity, and chaos at political rallies, warning that Kenya risks heightened instability if leaders do not tone down inflammatory rhetoric and take responsibility for the toxic political environment building ahead of the 2027 General Election.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 11 May
IPOA warns politicians to curb inflammatory rhetoric ahead 2027 election
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has blamed the political class for rising violence, insecurity, and chaos at political rallies, warning that Kenya risks heightened instability if leaders do not tone down inflammatory rhetoric and take responsibility for the toxic political environment building ahead of the 2027 General Election.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 7 May
Lawmakers back personal liability for police commanders in protests
Lawmakers have supported a proposal by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to hold police commanders personally liable for negligence and abuse of power during protests and public gatherings, expanding the scope to instances resulting in deaths, serious injuries, or sexual violence.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 6 May
IPOA investigates fatal shooting during Vihiga bodaboda protest
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has opened an investigation into a fatal shooting by police in Luanda, Vihiga County on May 4 during a protest by bodaboda operators over the confiscation of 20 motorcycles. The protest escalated into public disorder, resulting in one death and the arrest of five suspected protesters.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IPOA investigates fatal police shooting at boda boda protest
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has begun an investigation into the shooting death of two people—a local DJ and a primary school staff member—during a boda boda operator protest in Luanda, Vihiga County on May 4. The protest erupted after police impounded 20 motorcycles as part of an inquiry into motorcycle theft and related crimes; the situation escalated to looting and road barricades, prompting police reinforcements.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Warsame sworn as Supreme Court judge at State House
Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has been sworn in as a Judge of the Supreme Court following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission and appointment by President William Ruto. His appointment fills the vacancy left by the death of Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim in December 2025.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, 58, will serve for 12 years and replaces Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died in December 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
IPOA and lawmakers clash over election violence, accountability
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 →
24-year-old suspect dies in Ngegu Police Station cell
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 →
Tuesday 28 April
JSC to name Supreme Court judge nominee within seven days
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 →
Ex-IPOA chair questioned over her tenure in role
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 →
Monday 27 April
Anne Makori pitches oversight experience for Supreme Court judgeship
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 →
Ex-IPOA chair Anne Makori fails wealth declaration for Supreme Court interview
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 →
Sunday 26 April
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
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 →