National Police Service (NPS) Stories

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...

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...

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...

Outrage as rights groups condemn widow’s assault in Nyamira
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

The woman was forcibly dragged and beaten by a group of men after refusing to take part in a burial ritual for her late ex-husband, an act that has be...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

NPS urges compliance with social media rules for police officers
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 10, 2024

Police officers are prohibited from making official comments on incidents, policies, or procedures without clearance. 

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