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IPOA led cases in court this week. ^GM

Statement on the Arrest and Detention of Journalist Ode Francis by Police Officers. ^DD

Happy MASHUJAA Day! ^DD

IPOA Wiki Hii Community Sensitisation – Kayole: IPOA engaged refugees and host community members in Kayole on police accountability, their rights and how to lodge complaints. The engagement addressed concerns about police intimidation, fear of reporting and complaint follow-up, while providing information on IPOA’s reporting channels and services. Youth Participation in Civilian Oversight: IPOA’s Nairobi Regional Office engaged the National Youth Council on potential collaboration in civic education, youth sensitisation and community forums to strengthen police accountability and constructive police–youth relations. Peace and Leadership Summit – Kisumu: IPOA Commissioner Kenwilliams Nyakomittah, represented IPOA at the Peace and Leadership Summit 2026, highlighting the Authority’s role in promoting police accountability and peace through inclusive leadership and decision-making. Child Justice Summit – Mombasa: IPOA participated in the 3rd Annual Child Justice Summit, which culminated in the adoption of the Mombasa Declaration on Inclusive Child Justice, 2026, advancing disability inclusion, child-sensitive justice, digital safety and the protection of children’s rights. Policing Communities of Practice – Mombasa: IPOA joined stakeholders in exploring Policing Communities of Practice to strengthen police–community relations, promote accountability and advance rights-based policing. 2027 Election Monitoring Strategy: IPOA presented its Election Monitoring Strategy to stakeholders, proposing stronger coordination with the Internal Affairs Unit and National Police Service Quality Assurance Directorates, with support from ELGIA, to promote police accountability before, during and after the 2027 General Election. Police Station Inspections – Mavoko and Mlolongo: IPOA Commissioner Dr. Annette Mbogo led the Authority’s IMPS Directorate in the inspection of Mavoko and Mlolongo police stations in Athi River East Sub-County and sensitised officers on IPOA’s oversight mandate and police accountability. Media Training on Election Preparedness – Nakuru: IPOA participated in a Media Council of Kenya training, highlighting its oversight role before, during and after the 2027 General Election. The engagement strengthened journalists’ and criminal justice sector communicators’ understanding of IPOA’s contribution to accountable policing throughout the electoral process. #IPOAWikiHii #PoliceAccountability

Visit our stand at The Eldoret National Polytechnic to learn more about IPOA and its mandate #GuardingPublicInterestInPolicing #PoliceAccountability #MashujaaThematicWeek

Reliable data and inter-agency collaboration are vital to accountability and access to justice. At the IJM-hosted workshop in Naivasha (13–15 Oct), IPOA Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang’ Oburu and CEO Mr Elema Halake joined partner agencies to advance data quality, digitalisation and evidence-based decision-making. #Accountability #AccessToJustice ^DD

Zambia Police Public Complaints Commission (PPCC) Undertakes Benchmarking Visit to IPOA The IPOA Board on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from Zambia’s Police Public Complaints Commission (PPCC) for a three-day benchmarking visit to Kenya. The visit, themed “Enhancing the Capacity of Police Oversight Mechanisms in Africa and Beyond,” seeks to provide a platform for knowledge exchange on institutional arrangements, operational best practices and effective mechanisms for police oversight. In her welcoming remarks, IPOA Vice Chairperson Ms Anne Wanjiku Mwangi, representing the Chairperson, observed that police accountability and oversight are increasingly becoming important issues globally. She noted that several African countries are establishing mechanisms to strengthen oversight of police operations. Ms. Mwangi added that the PPCC’s decision to benchmark with IPOA was a recognition of Kenya’s ongoing efforts to strengthen policing oversight and promote police accountability. The Zambian delegation was accompanied by Commissioners Mr Hamilton Mulendema and Ms Angelin Chibunza; Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer Madam Beatrice Silambe; Director of Human Resource at Zambia’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Ms Nicolynn Nyoni; and Mr Ngombo Ngombo, a Protocol Officer at the Zambian High Commission in Kenya.

IPOA Engages EU and UNODC on Proposed Inclusion in PLEAD Phase II The Authority this week held discussions with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) regarding its proposed inclusion in Phase II of the EU-funded Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD), implemented under the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) framework. The IPOA delegation, led by Board Chairperson Dr Duncan Ojwang’ Oburu, highlighted the Authority’s contribution to police accountability and public confidence, ongoing research into deaths in police custody, proposed legislative reforms, and preparations for policing oversight during the 2027 General Elections. He also underscored the need for effective election security monitoring and a modernised, fully equipped Rapid Response Command Centre. The delegation also comprised Vice Chairperson Ms. Anne Wanjiku Mwangi, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Elema Halake, Senior Assistant Director of ICT Mr. Kennedy Ndire, and Assistant Director of Communications Mr. Josephat Kaimenyi. The engagement provided an opportunity to explore strategic partnerships to advance civilian police oversight, strengthen institutional effectiveness and promote accountability across Kenya’s criminal justice system.

IPOA DEEPENS CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AT MASHUJAA THEMATIC WEEK The 2026 Mashujaa Thematic Week began yesterday, 13th October, with the Authority exhibiting and engaging citizens in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet; Kapsabet, Nandi; and Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations on 20th October. The opening ceremony was presided over by Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo, alongside DIGs Eliud Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli. The week showcases national achievements under the thematic pillars of Security, Sports, and Finance and the Economy. At the exhibition stands, IPOA is intensifying public sensitisation on its mandate, functions, and achievements while actively responding to citizens’ questions and concerns. Through these engagements, the Authority is bringing policing oversight closer to the people, promoting public participation and strengthening awareness of police accountability. ^EM

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Happy Customer Service Week. ^GM

Happy Customer Service Week. Here is a list of this week's IPOA-led cases before various courts accross the country #GuardingPublicInterestInPolicing #PoliceAccountability