Caption for the landscape image: Ex-police boss Japhet Koome allowed to appeal decision that found him liable for unlawful police action Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome. Photo credit: File I Nation Media Group By Sam Kiplagat Court Reporter Nation Media Group Article Related Former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has been allowed to appeal against a decision that found him personally liable for violence against striking doctors in April 2024. The former police boss pleaded with the Court of Appeal to allow him pursue the case out of time, stating that the delay was not caused by him. PREMIUM Ex-IG Koome in trouble for ordering police to beat striking medics Court declined his application to lift a judgment which found him personally liable. PREMIUM KMPDU now threatens to sue IG Koome Medics are demanding the police boss retract his directive and apologise for it publicly. PREMIUM Inside Kenya’s deadly doctors’ strikes since the 1980s The doctors’ strike, now in its 31st day, is one in a series of since 1982. PREMIUM Doctors' strike: IG Koome warns medics against causing chaos Police commanders ordered to deal firmly and decisively with medics causing chaos. Recommended for you PREMIUM Road to 2027: Why Rironi-Mau Summit highway matters more than just getting to Nakuru faster PREMIUM The 90-day window that could change Sifuna's political future PREMIUM How Ruto, Chivayo’s final encounters displayed their close ties PREMIUM The huge payout Chivayo’s first wife won, and the billions she was still fighting for Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles A private jet, an airport dash and Ronaldo gone The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the 41-year-old forward left the squad. PREMIUM How Ruto, Chivayo’s final encounters displayed their close ties Their last known meeting was a private three-hour dinner at State House, Nairobi, on September 9, 2026. Your Waiyaki Way commute is about to get longer The affected section forms part of the A8 road.
PREMIUM Ex-IG Koome in trouble for ordering police to beat striking medics Court declined his application to lift a judgment which found him personally liable.
PREMIUM KMPDU now threatens to sue IG Koome Medics are demanding the police boss retract his directive and apologise for it publicly.
PREMIUM Inside Kenya’s deadly doctors’ strikes since the 1980s The doctors’ strike, now in its 31st day, is one in a series of since 1982.
PREMIUM Doctors' strike: IG Koome warns medics against causing chaos Police commanders ordered to deal firmly and decisively with medics causing chaos.
A private jet, an airport dash and Ronaldo gone The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the 41-year-old forward left the squad.
PREMIUM How Ruto, Chivayo’s final encounters displayed their close ties Their last known meeting was a private three-hour dinner at State House, Nairobi, on September 9, 2026.
