Category: Investigations

A Police Officer Liable For Murder – Thika Magistrates Court

A police officer is liable for the killing of Mr. Cornelius Musili Kilee in Thika, a Magistrate Court ruled on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Mr. Kilee was shot dead inside an apartment by one of the police officers who had responded to an alleged robbery incident at the residence on November 20, 2018. The ruling, … Continue reading A Police Officer Liable For Murder – Thika Magistrates Court →

Eye On Investigations – IPOA Performance Report: July 1- December 31, 2021

The new Financial Year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 is barely a week old and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority has embarked on preparing a performance report (January - June 2022), showing the number of complaints received, investigations handled and inspections conducted, among other areas of assessment. Until then, IPOA presents a recap … Continue reading Eye On Investigations – IPOA Performance Report: July 1- December 31, 2021 →

Four Officers In Court For Assault, Disobeying IPOA Summons

Four police officers are expected at the Bondo law courts today, Wednesday June 15, 2022, to face various charges including assault and disobeying lawful summons.

This follows an investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority into an incident in which Mr. Samuel Odongo Okwero, was inflicted with injuries during a routine police stop at Usenge Township, Siaya County on December 7, 2016.

Fatal Shooting At LakeView, Nakuru

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority learnt of a shooting incident during which a Nineteen (19) year-old student was fatally injured while another sustained injuries at Lakeview, Nakuru County. Based on immediate reports that there was police involvement, the Authority dispatched a Rapid Response Team with the aim of inquiring further … Continue reading Fatal Shooting At LakeView, Nakuru →