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Sep
14
2024
By The African Mirror
Kenya’s acting police chief learns swift lesson in rule of law

Kenya’s acting police chief learns swift lesson in rule of law

NEWS
KENYA's acting police chief, Gilbert Masengeli, has received an early and stark reminder that no one is above the law, not even the country's top law enforcement official. Just weeks into his tenure, Masengeli found himself on the wrong side of the judiciary after repeatedly ignoring court summonses. In a bold move asserting judicial authority, High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi sentenced Masengeli to six months in prison for contempt of court on Friday, according to Reuters. The sentence was suspended for seven days, offering the acting inspector general a final opportunity to comply with the law he is sworn to…
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Jul
14
2024
By The African Mirror
Kenya’s police chief first to resign as Ruto plans government overhaul

Kenya’s police chief first to resign as Ruto plans government overhaul

NEWS
IN a significant development following Kenya's recent national protests, Police Chief Japhet Koome has become the first and most senior civil servant to voluntarily resign. This comes after President William Ruto's dramatic decision to fire the entire cabinet in response to demonstrations that have left over 39 dead and several injured. Koome's resignation on Friday marks a turning point in the ongoing political crisis. The police force faced intense criticism for its conduct during last month's anti-government protests, where officers were accused of using excessive force, including tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition against demonstrators. President Ruto, who took…
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Feb
03
2023
By The African Mirror
Nigerian gunmen kill eight, including police chief

Nigerian gunmen kill eight, including police chief

NEWS
GUNMEN in north central Nigeria have killed eight people, including a divisional police chief, in the latest violence ahead of a presidential and parliamentary election later this month, police and a security source said. Insecurity is a big issue for voters in a country where armed gangs terrorise people in villages and on highways and carry out kidnappings for ransom. Police in Benue state responded to a distress call after gunmen blocked the Markudi-Naka road, forcing travellers to flee, Benue state police spokesperson Anene Sewuese Catherine said. The divisional police officer for Naka town, Mahmud Abubakar, led a team of…
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