Garissa University community policing initiative Stories

Garissa University launches community policing initiative to boost security and prevent extremism
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 26, 2025

The university, which endured one of Kenya’s deadliest terrorist attacks in April 2015 that claimed the lives of 147 students, launched the initiative...

Why most Eastleigh residents, just like rest of Kenyans, can't distinguish Nyumba Kumi from Community Policing
Mary Wambui  |  May 22, 2025

Nyumba Kumi resonates well with many citizens as it operates at the household and neighbourhood level, making it more relatable to citizens.

Report: Deep-rooted police issues fuel public distrust despite years of community policing
Mary Wambui  |  May 21, 2025

Community policing was first introduced in the country in 2005 by the late former President Mwai Kibaki in realisation that NPS, as an agent, is not t...

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