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Emmanuel Kipchumba

Haiti's deadly gamble: Little to show as Kenyan-led mission is replaced by UN

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-02 08:00:00

For 15 months, Kenyan police officers have been in Haiti, attempting to bring order to a country gripped by gang violence, political collapse, and humanitarian disaster.

Recruitment of 10,000 police officers to commence tomorrow

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-02 09:05:58

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that the process would be free, transparent, and anchored on integrity.

From abduction to police cells and global stage, why Rose Njeri's lifestyle has changed

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-03 10:10:00

The 35-year-old software engineer has been named among the TIME100 Next 2025, a global recognition of rising leaders and innovators shaping the future.

Coder who turned civic frustration into global recognition

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-04 09:08:20

When a Nairobi-based coder built a simple tool to help citizens speak up, she never imagined it would land her in a police cell or on the TIME100 Next list

Week of agony as families wait for word on abducted activists

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-08 06:00:00

An affidavit filed by Koffi Atinda, a colleague of the missing activists, Njagi and Oyoo were arrested shortly after attending a campaign rally for Bobi Wine.

Families in pain as hospitals hold bodies over huge medical bills

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-12 06:30:00

Families face double tragedy as hospitals detain bodies over unpaid bills. Lawmakers now seek to criminalise body detention and protect bereaved families.

'Release them': Kin of activists missing in Uganda plead for Ruto's intervention

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-13 08:00:00

For 12 days, the families of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have lived in agony, with no word on their fate since their abduction in Uganda.

Raila Odinga to be buried on Sunday at his Opoda farm

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-16 00:00:00

Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, will be laid to rest on Sunday,  at his home in Opoda, Siaya County, the government has announced.

Ruto leads leaders at Parliament to pay last respects to Raila

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-17 08:43:18

President Ruto arrives at Parliament Buildings to pay respects to Raila Odinga, who lies in state, CSs, CJ Koome, senators, and other leaders to view body before procession heads to Nyayo Stadium.

Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honour

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-21 00:00:00

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Monday posthumously awarded the highest national honour in the country during Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Did they have to die? Kin of five killed during Raila mourning cry for justice

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-22 06:00:00

Two victims had penetrating gunshot wounds to the head, causing severe brain damage. What was meant to be a moment of unity and reflection turned into scenes of chaos and death.

Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-28 09:00:00

Detectives have been granted four working days to detain Safia Burhan Marjan, a woman arrested on Saturday in connection with alleged drug trafficking activities in Nairobi.

Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-28 07:00:00

Civil society organisations have raised concern over the deteriorating health of two Kenyans, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Uganda on October 1, 2025.

Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-10-29 08:42:00

Gabriel Tongoyo, has indicated plans to propose amendments to the Constitution to resolve what he described as overlaps between the National Police Service and the National Police Service Commission.

'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-11-06 07:00:00

Tens of Kenyans on the Russian warfront unsure of what the minutes hold.

Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-11-06 00:00:00

Akasha denounced the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has besieged the city, and terrorized civilians.

Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-12-03 09:00:00

Government plans reforms including Anti-Narcotics Unit expansion, rehabilitation centers.

Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-12-11 00:00:00

Majority of the victims were shot from the back, seemingly, while running away.

Report reveals systemic failures in police service

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-12-16 00:00:00

Rigid bureaucracy, weak management and chronic resource shortages are stifling reform efforts within the police.

Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-12-22 12:01:14

According to Houghton, the arrest followed a failed attempt by security officers to access Mr Gungor’s former residence a day earlier.