National Police Service Stories

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...

IPOA calls for legal framework to extend its oversight to KWS, KFS, Prisons Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Issack emphasised that IPOA is prepared to handle complaints involving officers from KWS, KFS, prisons and even county government enforcement units.

Kenyan police hand over key Haiti bases to Guatemalan peacekeepers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The newly renovated FOB has served as a vital strategic hub for improving response times and supporting key areas such as the National Port.

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.

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