Land and Conflict Sensitive Journalism sumaries
Tough laws target rogue officers
Daily Nation pg 9Monday, 03 Dec 2012
Police chiefs who issue unlawful orders to their juniors resulting in the death or injury of suspects will be held accountable for their actions if new proposed rules are passed. The regulations proposed by the Independent P
Full StoryAssociation launched for women police officers
Standard Pg 10Monday, 26 Nov 2012
Women in the police force have established an association to promote their welfare. The launch of the Kenya Police Service Women’s Association will help the women succeed in a male dominated field. Women recruitment and rank
Full StorySpeed up police changes, urges Karua
Daily Nation pg 5Monday, 26 Nov 2012
Police reforms should be fast-tracked to ensure security in the country, Narc Kenya presidential aspirant Martha Karua has said. The Gichugu MP asked the government to equip the police and improve their welfare to boost thei
Full StoryThe headache of choosing police boss
Daily Nation, pg 32Sunday, 25 Nov 2012
President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga are facing the delicate task of choosing three individuals to oversee the police from a list presented to them by the Police Service Commission. Given the interests at play as
Full StoryPolice jobs Nominees face Roadblock
Standard Pg 1 & 2Friday, 23 Nov 2012
There could be further delay to the appointment of new top police commanders following a petition to Parliament for fresh vetting of four nominees over adverse claims. If any of four singled out by civil society groups over allege
Full StoryThousands shun chance to join police
Daily Nation pg 5Friday, 23 Nov 2012
Thousands of youths on Thursday skipped a police recruitment drive following the killing of 40 officers in Baragoi. The recruitment, meant to boost numbers ahead of the March 4 General Election, was conducted in just one day unlik
Full StoryGender key in picking police bosses
Standard Pg 7Thursday, 22 Nov 2012
Gender and regional balancing will be a key determinant of who becomes Inspector General (IG) of Police. The Constitution says one of the three top bosses has to be a woman. Director of National Focal Point (NFP) David Kimaiyo is
Full StoryPolice Bosses Nominees picked, await Approval
Standard Pg 7Wednesday, 21 Nov 2012
The nominees for top police jobs have been unveiled with director of Kenya National Focal Point David Kimaiyo leading the pack of those poised to be named as the first Inspector General. His deputy John Ochieng Owino and Ms Grace
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