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You can lodge a complaint against or compliment a police officer direct to IPOA by dialing 1559 toll free
#SemaNaIPOA
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IPOA launches investigations into police conduct during mass demonstrations. ^DD
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Investigations into police conduct during mass demonstrations. ^DD
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Five police officers to be charged with murder following death of a suspect at Changamwe, Mombasa. ^MF Read more ...
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Former Ruaraka OCS, sentenced to death following IPOA’s investigation. Separately, following IPOA’s recommendation for an inquest, 5 senior officers found culpable for the death of Baby Pendo. 31 others to be investigated. ^Anne Makori, Chairperson, IPOA.
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Are you interested in working with IPOA? The Authority is recruiting Kenyans who wish to fill the following vacant positions:
^SC
#GuardingPublicInterestInPolicing
#PoliceAccountability
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Chair Anne Makori, Covid-19 curfew; Police shall first use non-violent means. Force shall be proportionate. Death, serious injury shall be reported immediately to
@IPOA_KE
. Failure to report by police is an offence. Following orders is no excuse for unlawful use of force.^MF
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IPOA hails this police officer for his outstanding service and selflessness in fostering and promoting relationships with the society as articulated by Article 244(e) of our Constitution. This good deed happened along Nairobi Nakuru highway. ^DD
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@NPSC_KE
@PoliceKE
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IPOA LAUNCHES INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE DEATH OF TWO MEN IN EMBU. ^MF
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IPOA launches investigations into the alleged killing of a man by the Police. ^DD
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IPOA’S position on extrajudicial killing of Kenyans and calling Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices busybodies. ^DD
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Officer Titus Ngamau, officer found guilty of murdering a suspect after IPOA investigations sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. ^DD
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IPOA has launched investigations into the incident in which police enforcing the curfew allegedly shot a minor in Kiamaiko, Nairobi. The minor later succumbed to his injuries. Amongst other activities, IPOA is attending the post mortem ^DD
@BreakingNewsKE
@NTVnewsroom
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IPOA launches investigations into the alleged fatal shooting of university student Carilton David Maina by the police. ^DD
@NPSOfficial_KE
@citizentvkenya
@CapitalFMKenya
@KBCChannel1
@KTNNewsKE
@NTVnewsroom
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IPOA dispatches its Rapid Response Team to investigate the use of force, firearms and any other misconduct against Police Officers involved in the incident where JKUAT students were assaulted and injured yesterday ^DD
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@citizentvkenya
@CapitalFMKenya
@K24Tv
@TheStarKenya
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On becoming aware of the alleged case of police brutality against Mama Jane Mugele in Budalangi, IPOA immediately launched preliminary investigations which have ascertained that she was not assaulted by police as reported on social media but got injured through an accident. ^DD
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IPOA statement on monitoring of police conduct during the Azimio demonstrations, 27:03:2023. ^DD
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IPOA launches investigation into Police assault incident in Nakuru County. ^DD
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@KBCChannel1
@Kenyans
@GhettoRadio895
@Tuko_co_ke
@RadioJamboKenya
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@bonifacemwangi
@IG_NPS
@NMS_Kenya
@FredMatiangi
@NPSOfficial_KE
@DCI_Kenya
This is unfortunate. Please contact our Complaints intake through toll-free number 1559. ^DD
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As per an earlier statement, IPOA is monitoring police conduct at the moment. Officers found culpable of misconduct will be held liable. ^DD
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Justice Stella Mutuku finds former Ruaraka OCS Nahashon Mutua guilty for killing Martin Koome while he was detained at Ruaraka Police Station. IPOA investigated and recommended the former Chief Inspector be charged for murder. ^DD.
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@matundura78
@CsMatiangi
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IPOA Public announcement following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. ^DD
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@HakiKNCHR
@NPSOfficial_KE
@NPSC_KE
@SpokespersonGoK
@IAU_KE
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@BloggerHot
@NPSOfficial_KE
@bonifacemwangi
@RobertAlai
Thank you for sharing. Where was this? Any further information would be appreciated. ^DD
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IPOA yesterday launched investigations into the incident in which a minor was killed allegedly by the police in Majengo ^DD
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@Asmali77
@_photogrammer
@IJMKenya
@OgaraJnr
@ouma_stephen
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@Mukami_Mungai
@mukuru_cjc
@insider_africa
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IPOA has this afternoon launched Rapid Response Investigations into the alleged fatal shooting of a motorcyclist by the police at Mama Lucy Hospital in Umoja area this afternoon. ^DD
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H.E. President William Ruto this morning met the IPOA Board at Statehouse Nairobi for discussions on how to enhance police reforms in Kenya through civilian oversight. The President asked IPOA to operationalise a strategy to deal conclusively with extrajudicial killings. ^DD
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@bonifacemwangi
@NPSOfficial_KE
@HakiAfrica
@thekhrc
@SemaUkweliKenya
Thank you for highlighting this matter. We will look into the matter. Could you DM us the driver's contact?^DD
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@bonifacemwangi
@FredMatiangi
@InteriorKE
@NPSOfficial_KE
@DCI_Kenya
@AmnestyKenya
@thekhrc
@ODPP_KE
@Kenyajudiciary
@HakiKNCHR
@gathara
@DavidNdii
Thank you for highlighting this matter. We would like to take up this matter. Kindly DM us. ^DD
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Following investigations by
@IPOA_KE
police constable Emmanuel Abunya will today be charged with murder over the shooting of Carilton David Maina, who was a student at Leeds University. ^MF
@DCI_Kenya
@NPSOfficial_KE
@NationBreaking
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IPOA’S POSITION ON ALLEGATIONS OF DISTRIBUTION OF FIRST AID KITS THAT INCLUDE BODY BAGS TO KISUMU. ^DD
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New job vacancies at The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). ^SC
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IPOA's statement following the fatal shooting of two suspects in Murang'a.
#GuardingPublicInterestInPolicing
#PoliceAccountability
^SC
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“IPOA to investigate incident in which police officers allegedly tied and dragged a woman from a moving motorcycle in Kuresoi.” Anne Makori. ^DD
@NPSOfficial_KE
@NPSC_KE
@IG_NPS
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IPOA’s position on the conduct of the police during public order management occasioned by the gazzetted curfew. ^DD
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@StandardKenya
@citizentvkenya
@PeopleDailyKe
@HakiKNCHR
@BreakingNewsKE
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@IPOA_KE
has obtained an arrest warrant against Administration Police officer Lotugh Angórita for the death of secondary school teacher Ms. Colleta Amondi Ouda. She was shot dead outside her house at Usigu market, Siaya on March 27, 2016. He will be charged with murder. ^MF
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In holding police accountable to the public, IPOA continuously reinforces its capacity to widen its reach and enhance delivery to Kenyans. Today
@USEmbassyKenya
delivered four vehicles towards this. Deputy Chief of Mission Marc Dillard presented the grant in Nairobi today. ^MF
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@JelaniMK
@IG_NPS
@NPSOfficial_KE
Kindly give us contacts of the victim's family for uptake. Thank you. ^FN
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IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori yesterday received a donation of four field operation vehicles from the United States Government. ^SC
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IPOA is appealing to anyone with information on the social media viral video of a police officer assault on a man in a parking lot to contact the Authority urgently to facilitate investigations. ^DD
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@HakiKNCHR
@DCI_Kenya
@NPSC_KE
@KenyanTraffic
@Ma3Route
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IPOA launches investigations into Lessos fatal shooting. ^DD
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@dailynation
@CapitalFMKenya
@K24Tv
@TheStarKenya
@KTNNews
@NationFMKe
@Kiss100kenya
@KBCChannel1
@Kenyans
@GhettoRadio895
@Tuko_co_ke
@RadioJamboKenya
@Classic105Kenya
@RiftNewsMedia
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The IPOA Board applauds HE President Ruto’s directive to give financial autonomy to the
@NPSOfficial_KE
. This move will ensure effective execution of the NPS’ constitutional mandate and professionalize the Service. ^DD
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IPOA IS LOOKING FOR OFFICE SPACE IN KAKAMEGA, KISII, ELDORET, NAKURU, NYERI AND MERU. ^RK
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Following HE President Ruto's directive, on 4th November, the IPOA Board submitted a strategy to end extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances to CS Prof Kithure Kindiki EGH. They also discussed strategies for oversight of the NPS and police welfare generally. ^DD
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IPOA commends the gallant officers who acted professionally to thwart a planned terrorist attack on Nairobi. ^DD
@FredMatiangi
@fmukinda
@NPSOfficial_KE
@APSKenya
@dailynation
@JBoinnet
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IPOA's statement on the death of Mr Joshua Limo Arekou along Kabarak- Ravine Road on Saturday ^SC
#guardingpublicinterestinpolicing
#PoliceAccountability
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IPOA today launched investigations into the shooting to death of two people in Garissa County allegedly by the Police.^ DD
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CS Interior and Coordination of National Government
@FredMatiangi
, PS
@Karanjakibicho
hosting the IPOA Board at the Ministry's Headquarters in Harambee House for police oversight discussions. ^DD
@MyGovKe
@NPSOfficial_KE
@NPSC_KE
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Two police officers - an Inspector and a Corporal - arrested for murder. Read more.... ^MF
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@InsecurityKE
@Maskani254
@WanjikuRevolt
@Asamoh_
@bonifacemwangi
@Kimaani
@DCI_Kenya
@OmbetaC
@WanjeriNderu
@MutemiWaKiama
@IG_NPS
Thank you for the alert. Can you kindly via DM give us more information for necessary action? Alternatively, the complainant can also directly reach out to the nearest IPOA office. ^DD
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IPOA Investigations update into the alleged assault on university students by the police. ^DD
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@TheStarKenya
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@techweez
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Tomorrow, IPOA will open its Meru Regional Office to improve its services to members of the Public and the Police besides increasing its area of coverage. At IPOA, its all about guarding public interest in policing. ^DD
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@NPSOfficial_KE
@NPSC_KE
@IJMKenya
@ODPP_KE
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IPOA strongly condemns the attack on a police officer by members of the public at Kibokoni, Mombasa County. The Authority urges anyone aggrieved by police action or inaction to lodge complaints by dialling 1559 toll-free ^DD.
@NPSOfficial_KE
@IG_NPS
@IAU_KE
@NPSC_KE
@FredMatiangi
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Inquiry into the fatal shooting of Haila Asanake at Kiamaiko, Nairobi. ^SB
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IPOA launches investigations into the death of a man during demonstrations in Kahawa West, Kiambu County. ^DD
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IPOA welcomes guilty verdict against three officers for killing three men in Mavoko. ^DD
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No matter the phone network you are subscribed to, dial 1559 to place a complaint with IPOA at no charge.
Ms. Anne Makori: “With the launch of the call centre, members of the public need not to worry anymore about running out of airtime,
@IPOA_KE
will bear all the costs.”^MF
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IPOA is investigating excess use of force against police officers deployed to enforce the dusk to dawn curfew aimed at combating spread of Covid-19 virus. The fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Kiamaiko, death of two men in Likoni and Homa Bay, among cases under probe. ^MF
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@bonifacemwangi
@Asamoh_
@ODPP_KE
@DCI_Kenya
@PoliceKE
@TheStarKenya
@PeopleDailyKe
@dailynation
@NPSOfficial_KE
@StandardKenya
@Owaahh
@WanjikuRevolt
Mr. Njogu, we note your concerns regarding this issue. Our investigators are already probing the David Mwai case, and are pursuing all leads surrounding the death of the late David while in Police custody at Parklands Police Station.^NM
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Two Kabete Police Officers sentenced to death for murder following IPOA’s recommendations. ^DD
@ntvkenya
@KBCChannel1
@citizentvkenya
@Classic105Kenya
@TheStarKenya
@KTNNewsKE
@CapitalFMKenya
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Police Constable Leakey Maina, accused of Killing Meru University student leader Evans "Kidero" Njoroge, was last Friday arraigned before a Meru court. The officer remains in custody as he awaits to plead to murder charges leveled against him. ^NM
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IPOA statement on monitoring of police conduct during the Azimio demonstrations. ^DD
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Statement: IPOA launches Investigation into fatal shootings occasioned by police action. Section 25(1) of the IPOA Act requires the Authority to investigate deaths and serious injuries caused by Police action.^NM
@NPSOfficial_KE
@ODPP_KE
@ntvkenya
@citizentvkenya
@CapitalFMKenya
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IPOA launches investigations into the alleged fatal shooting of two young men in Majengo and Mwiki in Nairobi County. ^DD
@ntvkenya
@KBCChannel1
@citizentvkenya
@K24Tv
@InteriorKE
@NPSOfficial_KE
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IPOA today condemned in the strongest terms the recent incidents in which members of the National Police Service have reportedly used excessive force resulting to loss of lives and grievous bodily harm, serious injury to Kenyans during public order management. ^DD
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We are investigating deaths of four pleople and injuries to others during a shooting incident at Masimba ^MF
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IPOA has launched Investigations into the shooting of 6 people by police in Dandora on Sunday. IPOA is also probing the death of 3 people shot by police in Yatta last Tuesday. The law requires deaths caused by police action be investigated.^NM
@NPSOfficial_KE
@IJMKenya
@gathara
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@teddyeugene
@NPSOfficial_KE
@DCI_Kenya
@EstherPassaris
@GovOjaamong
@HonOmuse
@MarthaKarua
@KoinangeJeff
@dennis_odunga
@etyanglenns
@ondustrtlawyer
The Authority's attention has been drawn to this allegation in Teso South.
@IPOA_KE
will appreciate more information regarding the incident and contacts of the victim/guardian to initiate preliminary investigations into the matter. Thank you.^NM
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Good Morning! When making complaints via social media platforms, please offer context. Attach supporting evidence/docs or photo (If any). Include personal information, such as your phone number, or email-You can send this in a private message.^NM
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IPOA condoles with the
@NPSOfficial_KE
,
@NPSC_KE
,colleagues, family, and friends of a police officer who was fatally wounded while on duty in Mombasa ^MF
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IPOA PRESS RELEASE: AN APPEAL TO THE INJURED UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI STUDENTS TO RECORD THEIR STATEMENTS WITH IPOA
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Six police officers detained for 14 days over deaths of Ndwiga brothers. Read more.. ^MF
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The IPOA CEO Mr. Elema Halake today joined IPOA’s investigation team at Masimba to ensure rapid investigation advancement of the Thursday shooting incident. He was joined by the Masimba OCPD, DCIO and a senior officer from GSU Headquarters. ^DD
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IG
@JBoinnet
arrives at IPOA offices to pay a courtesy visit to the IPOA Board. The meeting is premised on the spirit of inclusivity and cooperation of stakeholders in the policing and security sector.
#NSCKE2018
#PoliceReforms
^NM
@MyGovKe
@FredMatiangi
@NPSOfficial_KE
@NPSC_KE
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IPOA yesterday launched investigations into the death of a man in Nairobi's Kayole Estate. ^DD
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IPOA statement on the accident involving members of the National Police Service,
@NPSOfficial_KE
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STATEMENT: Kabete Police Officers Found Guilty Following IPOA's Recommendations. Today, Justice S.N.Mutuku in her
ruling found Police Constables Benjamin Kahindi Changawa and Stanley Okoti guilty of murder.^NM
@NPSOfficial_KE
@ODPP_KE
@CapitalFMKenya
@KTNKenya
@citizentvkenya
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IPOA's statement on police conduct during the KMPDU demonstrations and the fatal shootings of a prison officer in Kitale and two brothers in Lucky Summer, Nairobi.
^SC
#PoliceAccountability
#GuardingPublicInterestInPolicing
#BetterPolicing
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Outstanding Police Service Awards (OPSA) is an all year round Program that recognizes police officers & best Police Facilities in delivery of policing services. To commend an officer, please email us at opsa
@ipoa
.go.ke cc: info
@ipoa
.go.ke.
@NPSOfficial_KE
@DCI_Kenya
#OPSA2018
^NM
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@mmbiyu
@WanjikuRevolt
@254volkan
@MutemiWaKiama
@mmnjug
@LeonLidigu
@KinyanBoy
@ItsMutai
@InsecurityKE
@GabrielDolan1
@WanjeriNderu
@jacksonjaxo
@NelsonHavi
@Disembe
Instead of killing the spirits of IPOA investigators who risk their lives investigating armed police officers. Let us Support and Encourage.
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The Board and Staff of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority congratulate Prof. Kithure Kindiki upon his swearing-in as the new Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration. ^DD
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