The Ministry of Interior in Kenya is introducing a policy directive regarding the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officers, following public outcry over police violence.

• 42 people died during recent protests, with 600 injured, including 496 police officers.
• Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, warned police facing unlawful force accusations will be prosecuted.
• Plans to regulate police conduct during protests aim to prevent further violence, with one officer currently charged with murder.

Nearly 1,500 individuals have been arrested in connection with violence during protests in Kenya on June 25 and July 7, with many facing serious charges, including terrorism and murder.

• Forty-two people lost their lives amid the unrest, with 600 others injured, including 496 law enforcement officers.
• Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, condemned the violence, calling it “unacceptable” and highlighting a coordinated attempt to undermine national security.
• Protests stemmed from grievances over police brutality but escalated into looting, arson, and attacks on public infrastructure.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a judgment to recover over Ksh67 million fraudulently paid to Faith Jematia Kiptis, a National Treasury official, for unauthorized allowances.

• Ksh67,664,975 ordered to be refunded by Ms. Kiptis, with specific amounts forfeited from her bank accounts.
• Investigations revealed payments made without Salaries and Remuneration Commission approval and in violation of government circulars.
• The judgment highlights the EACC's efforts to combat corruption and protect public resources.