National Police Service Stories

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.

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...

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.

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...

Over 180 police officers set for promotions after interviews
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 24, 2024

The officers who had completed a six-month promotional course will be assessed to certain their suitability for the expected mandate.

Ruto directs new police IG Douglas Kanja to shield NPS from manipulation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2024

He urged Kanja to uphold the integrity of the police force and ensure equal treatment for all citizens under the law.

National Assembly approves Kanja for appointment as Police Inspector General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

Kanja brings nearly four decades of law enforcement experience to his new role.

Mombasa locals to receive Good Conduct certificates in 24 hours at ASK Show
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2024

At the police stand, as explained by NPS on Monday, one will not only receive the Good Conduct certificate but also get valuable insights from various...

Technical committee gazetted to lead legislative reforms for National Police and NYS
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 31, 2024

The team will further be tasked with drafting the National Policing Policy, Community Policing Policy and Public Order Management Policy to be forward...

Security operation in North Rift yet to achieve significant success- Report 
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 14, 2024

The inquiry conducted over nine months from August last year to April this year, sought amongst others to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions...

17 senior police officers reassigned as Deputy IG names new GSU Deputy Commander
Amina Wako  |  Aug 14, 2024

This reshuffle marks Lagat's first major organisational change since assuming his role at the end of last month.

Kindiki confirms return of Police Air Wing to National Police Service
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 01, 2024

NPS lost control of its air wing following an executive order from retired President Uhuru Kenyatta that placed all of the government's air assets und...