Kamukunji Police Station

Also known as: Kamukuji police station

Kamukunji Police Station — police facility in Nairobi proposed as headquarters for the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit.

2026-05-102026-08-05

In coverage

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July 2026
3 JulCitizen Digital
… Wadosi wanaona kuliko walipe hiyo pesa yote, si afadhali waikule." Another protected officer at Kamukunji Police Station added: “Mpaka ndani ya cell hakuna... …
Nairobi police stations plunged into darkness over millions in unpaid electricity bills
June 2026
26 JunCitizen Digital
… ad users, contrary to the law. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Those arraigned include 12 suspects from Kamukunji Police Station …
200 suspects arrested during Gen Z demos charged with obstructing vehicles, disrupting traffic
26 JunThe Standard
… te Teresia Nyangena, faced three traffic-related offences levelled against them by the office of the DPP.The accused comprise 58 suspects from Shauri Moyo Police Station, 46 from Industrial Area Police Station, 30 from Dagoretti Police Station and 12 from Kamukunji Police Station …
Over 90 Gen Z protesters charged with traffic offences
May 2026
11 MayThe Standard
… She noted that delays in court proceedings continue to challenge justice delivery, potentially discouraging survivors and their families.Kamukunji Police Station Officer Commanding Station Kiptoo Lagat said collaboration with Shofco has strengthened response efforts. …
Gender violence cases rise in Nairobi slums despite higher convictions
10 MayThe Standard
… Kiptoo Lagat, Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Kamukunji Police Station, said: “Our collaboration has been very helpful. …
NGOs laud conviction of 3,000 cases in gender-based violence war

Politics

Kaguchia's lawyers object to magistrate court arraignment

The News

Lawyers for Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia raised a preliminary objection to his arraignment before a Milimani Magistrate's Court, arguing that proceeding would violate an active High Court conservatory order directing his immediate release upon payment of Sh100,000 police cash bail. The defence also alleged the MP had been denied access by family and legal counsel after his Monday arrest by DCI officers over alleged inflammatory remarks made at a political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County.

21 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

Kaguchia's lawyers object to magistrate court arraignment
Lawyers for Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia raised a preliminary objection to his arraignment before a Milimani Magistrate's Court, arguing that proceeding would violate an active High Court conservatory order directing his immediate release upon payment of Sh100,000 police cash bail. The defence also alleged the MP had been denied access by family and legal counsel after his Monday arrest by DCI officers over alleged inflammatory remarks made at a political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
UDA MP Kagombe threatens defection over Kaguchia arrest
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has warned that lawmakers could defect to the opposition if Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia is not released, defending Kaguchia as a duly elected representative entitled to the same treatment as any other member of parliament.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukurweini MP arrest triggers debate on selective justice
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by DCI officers and questioned over inflammatory remarks, sparking accusations from political leaders and supporters that the government applies the law unequally to politicians accused of inflammatory speech.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
MP warns police defying court orders risks banana republic
Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia but warned that police who defy court orders risk turning Kenya into a banana republic. She said officers at Kamukunji and Central police stations denied lawyers access to Kaguchia and moved him between stations in violation of legal procedures.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP arraigned over alleged inciting remarks
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. His legal team challenged the charges on constitutional grounds, arguing they violated Article 50(2) safeguards and breached freedom of expression.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gatundu South MP breaks ranks over selective arrests claim
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe, a Kenya Kwanza supporter, has criticised what he terms selective arrests and the use of security agencies to harass political opponents, warning such actions could damage the government's standing. He argued that the law should be applied uniformly to all individuals accused of inflammatory remarks regardless of political affiliation, and condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia as an overreach by the DCI.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

Opposition leaders demand immediate release of arrested MP Kaguchia
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia remained in police custody at Kamukunji Police Station despite a High Court order for his release on Sh100,000 police bail, with opposition leaders and lawyers demanding compliance with the court directive. Kaguchia was arrested over alleged electoral offences and incitement.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

Nairobi to train 2,500 officers for new Metropolitan Police Unit
Governor Sakaja announced that 2,500 officers from the Nairobi County Inspectorate and National Police Service will undergo intensive training to establish a specialised Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, aimed at shifting policing focus from traffic enforcement to enhanced security patrols and rapid response across the capital.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
2,500 officers to join Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

Kamukunji police station named Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit headquarters
Kamukunji police station has been proposed as the headquarters for the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, a new unit being formed to tackle crime in Nairobi and composed of police officers from the National Police Service and Nairobi County. The directive to form the unit was issued by President Ruto in February during the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the County and National government.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

Nairobi police stations lose power over unpaid electricity bills
Major police stations in Nairobi have been without electricity and water for months after accumulating unpaid utility bills, with arrears running into millions of shillings leading Kenya Power to disconnect supply at transformers.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 26 June

200 Gen Z protest suspects charged with obstructing traffic
More than 200 suspects arrested during June 25 demonstrations in Nairobi have been arraigned and charged with unlawfully assembling on roads and obstructing motor vehicles by blocking roads with stones and burning tyres. They were released on cash bail of 1,000 Ksh each.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 90 Gen Z protesters charged with traffic offences
Over 90 protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi on June 25, 2026, were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts and charged with obstructing motor vehicles on public roads under the Kenya Roads Act. The accused came from multiple police stations and allegedly heaped stones and burned tyres on roads, causing obstruction to motor vehicles.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 11 May

Gender violence cases rise in Nairobi informal settlements
Officials report 3,000 gender-based violence cases handled in Nairobi's informal settlements in the first quarter of 2026, including 534 sexual offences, with 18 defilement convictions secured by Shofco and 210 cases pending in courts. The rise in cases reflects both increased prosecution efforts and the persistent scale of sexual violence, with government, non-profits, and private sector efforts intensifying to address the crisis.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 10 May

NGOs and government tackle 3,000 gender-based violence cases in Nairobi
In the first quarter of 2026, government and NGOs including Shofco handled 3,000 gender-based violence cases in Nairobi's informal settlements, with 534 classified as sexual offences and 18 convictions secured in defilement cases. Officials acknowledged progress but said the scale of the crisis remains a challenge.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →