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Kenya to Hire 10,000 Police Over Crime Increase

The government has planned to recruit 10,000 police officers to curb rising cases of insecurity in the country and hire additional vehicles that will ease movement for the law enforcers. .

Kenya: Govt Vows to Recruit 10 000 Extra Police to Boost Security

Capital FM, 13 May 2013

The government plans recruit 10,000 additional police officers to bolster security in the country amidst rising cases of crimes. Deputy President William Ruto says that the… Read more »

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The government will hire 10,000 additional police officers to curb wave of crime in the country (file photo).

Kenya: Nairobi Transition Coordinator Killed in Crime Wave

Capital FM, 13 May 2013

The Nairobi County Transition Coordinator Eliud Baraza was shot dead by unknown assailants on Monday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Cop Shot As Crime Soars in Kenyan Capital

Capital FM, 13 May 2013

Gunmen shot and killed a government driver in South 'B' moments after they shot and wounded a policeman in the neighbouring South 'C' estate. Nairobi Provincial Police chief Benson… Read more »
Kenya: Mungiki Comeback in Gatundu

The Star, 13 May 2013

POLICE have declared war on the resurgent Mungiki sect, especially in President Uhuru Kenyatta's home town of Gatundu. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Killed in Mandera Hours After Army Deployment

Capital FM, 12 May 2013

A police officer was shot dead and several others wounded in an attack at a police station in Mandera, hours after the government deployed the military to disarm militia in the… Read more »
Kenya: Military Deployed to Disarm Militia in Mandera

Capital FM, 11 May 2013

The government has now deployed the military to Mandera to disarm both local and foreign militia which has been reigning terror on residents there. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Takes Hard Line On Bungoma Violence

The Star, 11 May 2013

Deputy President William Ruto flew into Bungoma yesterday to chair a security crisis meeting with local leaders and top security brass. Ruto took Western PC James ole Serian's… Read more »
Kenya: Elite Police Forces Sent to Contain Western Kenya Violence

Capital FM, 10 May 2013

The government has now resolved to deploy an additional 150 GSU officers to Bungoma to maintain security in a bid to end rampant killings by mysterious gang. Read more »
Kenya: UN Demands Action to End Bungoma Killings

Capital FM, 10 May 2013

The United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Modibo Toure has called on the government to scale up its efforts in stopping the attacks that have recently rocked… Read more »
Kenya: State Deploys GSU, Bans Public Rallies in Bungoma

The Star, 10 May 2013

The government has deployed GSU officers and banned public rallies in Bungoma town. This comes after after a businessman was hacked to death and several others injured in three… Read more »
Kenya: Internal Security PS Promises to Overhaul Police Deployments in Bungoma

The Star, 9 May 2013

The deployment of security personnel in Bungoma county is being overhauled so as to address the rampant insecurity, Internal Security PS Mutea Iringo has said. The Star has… Read more »
Kenya: Officers in Crime-Hit Western Kenya On Transfer

Capital FM, 9 May 2013

A major transfer of police officers will be undertaken immediately for officers in Bungoma and Busia counties over recent attacks that have left at least 13 people dead. Read more »

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Kenya Police Transferred After Garissa Killings

The government has announced it will transfer police officers in the North Eastern region a day after several others were interdicted following the deaths of at least 10 people in ... Read more »
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Kenya Deploys Crime Unit Over Mombasa Rebels

Deputy President William Ruto has ordered a Special Crime Prevention Unit be deployed at the Coast to monitor the Mombasa Republican Council. Read more »
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