National Police Service Stories

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

Police define areas of focus in major plan to upgrade equipment and institute reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The document further states that the service will employ robust cyber security measures, monitor cybercrime activities, and stay abreast of emerging t...

Police insist Ibrahim Mwiti was not abducted before he met his death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NPS clarified that Mwiti was not abducted, and denied he was an activist, citing information provided by his mother in a statement recorded on January...

Police refute claims linking duty roster to arrest of protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

The Service has faced criticism for alleged heavy-handedness in handling unarmed protesters, a practice that has drawn condemnation from various quart...

Kenya’s policing reforms: Progress, challenges and negative public perception
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

The brutality by police officers, coupled with the ever-present and corrosive corruption undermines public trust.

NPS to unveil digital police stations to enable Kenyans file complaints online - IG Kanja
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

IG Kanja said embracing technology would enhance professionalism and transform police stations into centres of excellence.

Government to deploy 200 police reservists in Tana River to tackle banditry - Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

DP Kindiki also acknowledged the progress made by the local security teams, noting that the security situation in the area had improved.

Inside Ruto's Sh28 billion plan to modernise National Police Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

Kindiki had earlier said the public raised concerns about the disappearance of files at police stations, hence the digital OBs will help to keep tabs...

Kenyan officers, Haiti police deny claims of a breakdown in relations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Although Kenya pledged in October to deploy an additional 600 officers, this commitment remains unfulfilled due to the volatile security situation.

Insurance firms have up to mid-January to pay claims from injured police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Senator Seki Lenku criticised the delays as intentional barriers to denying officers compensation.

At least 94 police officers promoted after completing higher training courses
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The officers completed a six-month leadership and management course at the national police colleges in Kiganjo and Emali.

Police warn against unauthorised protests ahead of Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The police caution comes at a time of heightened political tensions, with opposition groups and citizens voicing discontent over various issues.

Over 900 police officers in Eastern Region moved to different stations
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The memo dated November 14, instructs the police heads to release 974 officers from their current stations.

Police officers injured in line of duty paid Sh709 million, NPSC says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

This amount was distributed across 937 successful claims out of the 1,756 cases submitted by officers within the service.

Senate probes SHA’s Sh6.3 billion police medical compensation contract
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Senator William Cheptumo, the Senate Committee chairperson, pledged to ensure justice for injured officers.

National Police Service starts recruitment drive for Internal Affairs Unit to boost oversight
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 02, 2024

These vacancies arose after former IG Japhet Koome arbitrarily transferred 50 officers from the unit, leaving it understaffed and unable to fulfil its...

Sh106 billion needed for police salary reforms, Interior PS Omollo says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

Omollo noted that the comprehensive reform plan would require Sh184 billion when factoring in these internal resources.

Treasury proposes automated fuel tracking for govt vehicles in cost-reduction plan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

Mbadi explained that each vehicle will refuel using a chip-enabled key tied to the vehicle’s identification number and the user’s personal identificat...

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