National Police Service Stories

Kenya’s police brutality victims trapped in endless cycle of political promises and no justice
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 02, 2025

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Rigathi Gachagua have urged President Ruto’s administration to compensate Kenyans affected by...

MPs reject digital police recruitment over inequality concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

MPs said it was premature to adopt a fully digital system in a country still struggling with patchy internet, low smartphone penetration, and electric...

Over 4,500 police officers exit in 3 years, IG Kanja warns of strain as budget cuts hit operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

Kanja said 1,206 officers have died, 326 resigned, and 289 were dismissed from service.

NPSC opposes MPs’ bid to redirect Sh833m from police insurance to settle idle hospital debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The MPs argue that the hospital, intended to provide specialised healthcare for officers and their families, should not be left to waste while the gov...

Six arrested over killing of Catholic priest in Elgeyo Marakwet; police rule out banditry
Mary Wambui  |  May 22, 2025

Police are appealing to local communities to remain calm, continue with their daily activities without fear, and cooperate with the police in the ongo...

Setback for police commission recruitment as selection panel re-advertises top jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

In a fresh advert placed in the dailies, selection panel chairperson Arthur Osiya called for new applications for the commission’s top jobs.

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...

MPs slash police insurance budget by Sh883 million to settle debt on stalled Mbagathi hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

MPs insisted that settling the outstanding debt and activating the hospital would ultimately save the government billions and ensure officers receive...

IG of Police Kanja warns budget cut will cripple operations amid security threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

IG of Police Kanja pointed out that mobility, the establishment of a police hospital in Mbagathi, and the modernisation of police equipment will suffe...

New digital police recruitment system ready for roll out - NPSC
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The commission said the system that will first be deployed this year in an upcoming recruitment drive will streamline every stage of recruitment.

Newly established National Government Administration Police Unit begins operations under command of Charles Mutuma
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Mutuma holds a Master of Arts in Security Management and Police Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Leadership and Security Management. He is curr...

Four suspects linked to criminal gang arrested over Kasipul MP Charles Were murder
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

The probe has now been extended to Kasipul Constituency in Homa Bay County, as detectives investigate the possibility of political motives behind the...

25 rogue police reservists arrested, sacked in banditry crackdown in Kerio Valley
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

The affected reservists were found to have engaged in activities that abetted banditry and cattle rustling, thereby undermining the progress made by t...

Murkomen orders fresh vetting of police reservists in Kerio Valley amid new security reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

CS MNurkomen called on residents and local leaders to cooperate with security agencies to enhance stability in the region.

Over 100,000 police officers miss out on insurance benefits despite Sh6 billion cover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Gathungu faults NPS accounting officer Bernice Lemedeket for failing to ensure proper management of the contract awarded for the insurance provision.

NPS condemns harassment of journalists at drama festivals Nakuru, vows disciplinary action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

During the coverage, anti-riot police reportedly targeted the journalists by lobbing tear gas canisters directly at them.

Murkomen: Government to streamline command structure of police reservists, improve pay
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2025

At the moment, over 600 National Police Reservists have been deployed within Baringo North, Baringo South, Tiaty East, and Tiaty West to ensure a sust...

Standoff over unpaid contractor fees leaves Sh1.2 billion police hospital in Mbagathi lying idle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Attempts by the contractor to have the Department of Defence, which supervised the construction until the 2022/2023 financial year, take responsibilit...

National Assembly approves additional cash for underfunded police functions
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 26, 2025

The allocation of the Sh2.5 billion to the mission raises questions as the UN Trust Fund created to support the mission has met its costs and has enou...

Shock as National Police Service Commission chair candidate collapses, dies before interview
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 26, 2025

Jilo was among four candidates shortlisted for the interview by the selection panel for NPSC nominees.

Police assure journalists of safety amid rising cases of harassment, intimidation
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2025

He added that the service remains committed to fostering a positive relationship with the media and aims to enhance collaboration through consultative...

Special police unit set up to investigate rising cases of femicide, gender-based crimes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

The progressive rollout of ‘Policare’—a one-stop centre that offers free legal, psychosocial, police, and health services — further reinforces this in...

UN Security Council renews weapons and financing sanctions against Al-Shabaab
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The sanctions will remain in place until at least December 13, 2025, with member states authorised to seize vessels delivering weapons to Al-Shabaab.

Police headquarters operated without title deed for over 60 years, MPs told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

According to a report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, over 80 per cent of police stations lack title deeds.

National Treasury injects Sh6.3 billion into Haiti mission, DCI upgrades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The extra allocation towards Kenya’s security mission in Haiti is expected to bolster the morale of officers deployed in the conflict-ridden nation.

Relative peace returns to North Rift two years after launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 24, 2025

Despite the gains made, the authorities note that a number of firearms remain in the wrong hands in the region.

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

EACC launches audit of police service bid to root out widespread culture of bribery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

EACC chairman David Oginde challenged Douglas Kanja to be the first police IG to decisively root out corruption in the force.

Regular police demand bribes for services more than traffic officers, EACC report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

These bribes are often demanded for services such as obtaining police abstracts, securing bail for arrested persons, police protection, and issuing po...

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