Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries
Graft allegations mar CID officer’s quest for top job
The Star Pg 9Thursday, 06 Dec 2012
The head of administration at the CID Tom Omani was yesterday put to task over allegations that he is corrupt. Omani was accused of impunity, tribalism and favoritism by wananchi who said he is unsuitable to hold public office. He
Full StoryIpoa Proposes Radical changes in Policing
Daily Nation pg 8Sunday, 09 Dec 2012
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has proposed radical changes in the conduct of security operations to safeguard suspects against torture or death at the hands of the police. Key among the regulations is that police co
Full StoryIPOA: President is breaching law on IG hiring
Standard Pg 11Wednesday, 05 Dec 2012
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) says President Kibaki has breached the law by failing to gazette the names of successful candidates for the posts of Inspector General and two deputies. The President was suppose
Full StoryCID chief probed over bribe claims
Daily Nation, pg 6Wednesday, 05 Dec 2012
A top detective was on Tuesday faced with claims of bias and corruption when he appeared for interview for the position of criminal investigations director. A contractor claimed deputy director of Criminal Investigation Department
Full StoryPolice chiefs want new rules put on hold
Standard Pg 6Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012
Police chiefs have asked the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to give their units more time to study a raft of regulations it has proposed before enforcing them. The regulations are aimed at enhancing police accountability
Full StoryCandidate’s rapid rise in force raises queries
Daily Nation pg 8Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012
A candidate for the post of Criminal Investigations Department boss was on Monday asked to explain how he had been promoted four times in four years, jumping four ranks.Mr Mc’Opiyo, who rose from a Senior Superintendent of P
Full StoryPolice vow to effect traffic rules firmly
Daily Nation, pg 6Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012
Police on Monday vowed to enforce the new traffic rules to the letter, but in a humane manner. Traffic Commandant Benson Kibui said 1,600 motorists had been arrested in the last two days for flouting the new laws that took effect
Full StoryInterviews for CID boss set to begin
Standard Pg 22Monday, 03 Dec 2012
The bid to get a new Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) starts on Monday with three short-listed candidates for interviews. Director of logistics at police headquarters Silas Mc Opiyo will be the first one to appear before
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