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Hudson Gumbihi

Speaker Wetang'ula 'hounded' by Jirongo's torch as DCI tighten probe

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-01-21 08:00:00

Whereas detectives say the death was a result of a car crash, they want to establish any contrary views.

How drivers buy impunity from 'rogue' officers

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-01-29 08:20:00

Corrupt traffic police officers and operators make millions as innocent road users die.

From sanctuary to battleground: Violence in sacred places as civic space shrinks

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-01-30 12:40:00

The recent disruption at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where armed men fired teargas and live rounds as congregants fled in panic, is the latest in a disturbing pattern.

The grand cover up: How rogue police officers deliberately evade justice

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-02-02 08:20:00

An unwritten rule within the police service stops officers from reporting errors, misconduct and crimes of their colleagues

Trained savages: Why Kenya's police has failed to change from 'force' to service

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-02-10 08:30:00

Calls for police officers to respect human rights have grown louder over the past few decades, augmented by the Constitution that bars law enforcement officers from abuse of power.

Protests victims long wait for compensation as court stalls process

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-02-11 12:20:06

Protest victims hopes for compensation have been put on hold following a court injunction that stopped the panel from scrutinising and processing their petitions

Seven arrested as police bust fake fertiliser racket in North Rift

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-02-16 00:00:00

Police in Uasin Gishu County have busted a fake fertiliser syndicate targeting gullible farmers ahead of the planting season.

Somali national with forged ID card arrested

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-02-17 00:00:00

A Somali national has been arrested in Wajir County while attempting to secure employment using a Kenyan national identity card.

Kenyan police officer to lead continental association

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-02-19 08:35:21

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jared Ojuok was elected during the biennial regional meeting of the International Executive Board (IEB) in Manzini City, Eswatini.

How police foiled terror plot targeting Nairobi

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-02-20 08:50:00

The disrupted attack targeted social facilities, and was to coincide with the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

Black box data expected to shed light on deadly chopper crash

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-03 06:00:00

Investigators at the site of the helicopter crash that killed Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others have recovered several key components critical to the probe.

Hope fades for family of officer swept away in 2024 city floods

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-09 00:00:00

Two years ago, Police Constable David Kibet Chesire unknowingly slipped into an uncovered manhole and was swept away by floodwaters at Muthurwa Market, never to be traced.

Murkomen, Immigration Services director mum as passports saga rages

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-09 00:00:00

Since reports emerged that passports were being issued to foreigners, the government has maintained a loud silence over a matter that represents a serious breach of national security.

Mandera police arrest four Somali nationals over possession of Kenyan ID cards

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-11 12:08:00

Police in Mandera County are holding four Somali nationals suspected of having illegally acquired Kenyan national identity cards.

New jungle law: How government is using gangsters to settle high-stakes disputes

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-13 08:40:00

The country is slowly sliding into anarchy as the rule of law is relegated to the background, with former CS Tuju and a former PS becoming the latest high-profile victims of goon attacks.

Components of chopper that killed MP Ng'eno taken to France

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-16 10:31:41

Crucial components recovered from the accident site where Emurua Dikkir MP Johana Ng’eno and five others died after their chopper crashed in Mosop have been flown abroad for further analysis.

Family to hold mock burial for Kabiru as Kenya's Haiti mission ends

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-21 19:08:00

The family of Benedict Kabiru, the police officer killed in Haiti while on a security operation, is planning to conduct a mock burial after losing hope that his body will ever be found.

The policemen were arrested after a Congolese was violently robbed

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-28 13:46:06

They were arrested after violently robbing Djuma Yasin Mumbele a diamond necklace valued at $1,905 (Sh247,459), $3,000 (Sh389,700), 300 euros (Sh45,123) and Sh500 in Kitengela.

Chief, Ward Administrator in Tana River under probe over false clash reports.

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-29 18:38:14

A chief and ward administrator in Tana River are under investigation for providing false information amid clashes between the Wardei and Pokomo communities.

Police officer Kabiru's family seeks closure as Haiti mission ends

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-03-31 10:24:13

Kenya withdraws its security contingent from Haiti after 18 months, with officers lauded for restoring order. The death of Benedict Kabiru, however, remains unresolved.