The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

T
Originally published by The Standard
📰 Read Full Article
top
May 19, 2026
2h ago

LSK wants IPOA to probe protest deaths and Central OCS's arrest

LSK wants IPOA to probe protest deaths and Central OCS's arrest

LSK condemns arrest and detention of Nairobi Central Police OCS Dishen Angoya, asks IPOA to investigate allegations of police intimidation...

✨ Key Highlights

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Police Reforms Working Group are demanding an investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) into alleged intimidation and the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station commander Chief Inspector Angoya, who reportedly released 64 protesters on police bond.

  • IPOA is urged to investigate the deaths of four individuals during protests and allegations of police intimidation.
  • The LSK and Police Reforms Working Group are advocating for the rights of arrested individuals, including Chief Inspector Angoya.
  • Concerns are raised about politicised policing following reports that Angoya's arrest was on 'orders from above'.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from The Standard

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

KNBS assures Kenyans of data security in proposed biometric census plan
4h ago

KNBS assures Kenyans of data security in proposed biometric census plan

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is assuring the public about the security of personal data, including proposed biometric information, under the new Statistics Bill, 2026.

K
KBC County News
📰 Read Full Story
Demonstrators clash with police on Thika Superhighway despite end of fuel protests
Video

Demonstrators clash with police on Thika Superhighway despite end of fuel protests

K
KTN News (Youtube)
5h ago
Police fire teargas to disperse demonstrators along Thika Superhighway
Video

Police fire teargas to disperse demonstrators along Thika Superhighway

K
KTN News (Youtube)
5h ago
Calm returns to parts of the country amid intensified security opeations over fuel protest
top5h ago

Calm returns to parts of the country amid intensified security opeations over fuel protest

A relative calm is gradually returning to parts of Kenya as security agencies intensify operations following nationwide fuel protests that entered their second day.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Police Respond After Protesters Mount Roadblocks Along Waiyaki Way
top5h ago

Police Respond After Protesters Mount Roadblocks Along Waiyaki Way

Nairobi and Nakuru remained largely calm as police dispersed protesters on the second day of fuel price demonstrations, with disruptions primarily reported along major routes like Waiyaki Way, Thika Road, and Kamiti Road.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement