‘600 officers are now ready for deployment’ – police issue update on Haiti mission
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued an update on the readiness for deployment of an additional 600 officers in the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. In a statement on Friday night November 8, 2024, the police service indicated that the officers have been taken through the relevant courses required before their […]
Police give update on investigations on murder cases over last 2 months
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has given an update following a spate of murder cases reported in the past two months. In a statement on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Kanja noted that so far in 2024, a total of 339 murder cases have been recorded, compared with 336 cases in 2023 and 341 cases […]
Police assure Azimio of adequate security during Kamukunji rallies
The National Police Service has assured the Azimio coalition of adequate security during their planned rallies in protest of the suspension of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissioners (IEBC) officials. In a dispatch shared on their official social media platforms, the service stated that it is aware of the planned rallies by the opposition outfit scheduled […]
Traffic police caught on camera forcefully entering motorist’s car through window identified
The traffic officer who was, on Wednesday, caught on camera forcefully entering a motorist’s vehicle along Kenyatta Avenue through the window has been subjected to disciplinary action, the National Police Service has revealed. In the video circulating online, the police officer and his colleague were seen standing by a stationary vehicle before the accused officer […]
Kakamega: Two petrol tankers burst into flames after tragic head-on collision
The National Police Service has reported a tragic accident that occurred in Mukhonje area, near Lwandedi, along Webuye – Eldoret road. In a post shared on their social media platforms, the service stated that two petrol tankers burst into flames after they collided. “It has been established that two petrol tankers driven by unknown drivers […]
Deputy IG Edward Mbugua calls on police graduands to exercise professionalism in their work
The Deputy Inspector General of Police Edward Mbugua has called upon all officers to ensure that they embrace professionalism as they discharge their mandate. Speaking during a pass-out parade rehearsal for the direct entry of Cadet Inspectorate Course in Kiganjo, he also asked officers to obey the law. Mbugua said that the National Police Service […]
LSK raises concern over alleged delay in promoting ‘best performing’ police officers
The National Police Service has been accused of reluctance in promoting police officers honoured as best performing in their fields during the inaugural Huduma ombudsman awards in 2014. While expressing concern over the delay, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) said it was sad that despite approval by the Parliamentary Commission on Administrative Justice and […]