Also known as: GSU · General Service Unit Police
General Service Unit — Kenya's paramilitary police unit involved in law enforcement operations, training, and investigations as part of police service reforms.
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… Police officers from the Kenya Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), General Service Unit (GSU) and National Police Reservists (NPRs) responded to the scene after an explosion was heard from the area. …
Man’s wrist ripped off after suspected IED explodes on him in ManderaCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize A General Service Unit (GSU) officer's house at the GSU Embakasi B Campus in Nairobi was destroyed by fire following an alleged arson incident linked to a domestic dispute. …
GSU officer's house destroyed in suspected arson following domestic disputeThe Standard
… According to the judge, three of the victims proved beyond doubt that they were raped by General Service Unit (GSU) officers while the fourth victim was gang raped by a group of men known to her but the police failed to take action even after reporting the incident. …
Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme CourtThe Standard
… For the Kenya Police Service, the formations, units and components include the Kenya Police Service Headquarters, General Service Unit (GSU), Kenya Police Traffic Unit, Presidential Escort Unit, Kenya Airports Police Unit, Kenya Railways and Ports Police Unit, K9 Police Unit, Nai …
IG Kanja's powers expanded in new police reformsCitizen Digital
GSU defend Kenya Cup title with victory over Chema By Magdaline Thuku July 26, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) retained the Kenya …
GSU defend Kenya Cup title with victory over ChemaThe Standard
… Earlier in the knockout stages, General Service Unit (GSU) booked a place in the men's semi-finals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Equity Bank. …
Kenya Pipeline beat KCB and reclaim 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup titleCitizen Digital
… Organised under the Kenya Sports Shooting Federation (KSSF), the championship brought together competitors from the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Prisons Service, General Service Unit and civilian clubs. …
Ndung'u, Vohra shine as top shooters dominate IPSC President's ChampionshipThe Standard
… Competitors drawn from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kenya Prisons Service, General Service Unit (GSU) and civilian clubs battled for honours across different categories, producing a highly competitive conte …
Kenya's top sharpshooters battle for glory IPSC championshipThe Standard
… In the men’s battle, it was almost certain that a new champion would be crowned following the dull start of last season’s winners the General Service Unit (GSU) who struggled throughout the season. …
Shame of Sh300,000 reward for KVF league champs after grueling seasonThe Standard
… In the men’s contest, new champions will assume the vacant throne left by last season’s winners, the General Service Unit (GSU), who surrendered in the quarters. …
Prisons detain champions Pipeline to take lead in title raceKenya's government has reverted to its old police uniform, which had been abolished in 2018 during the introduction of the deep-blue uniform under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has appeared in different GSU uniforms at police training facilities in recent days as part of the transition.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has reverted to its old police uniform, which had been abolished in 2018 during the introduction of the deep-blue uniform under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has appeared in different GSU uniforms at police training facilities in recent days as part of the transition.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat challenged 1,273 newly trained General Service Unit officers to be prepared for demanding assignments and serve wherever deployed, saying harsh training conditions at Magadi were deliberately designed to build physical and mental resilience for the realities of police work.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Multi-agency officers from the DCI, APS and GSU arrested a suspected gang member in Kondele, Kisumu County and recovered crude weapons, tactical gear, cannabis products and warfare-related materials from his residence in Manyatta.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has urged newly trained General Service Unit recruits to make public trust, professionalism, and respect for human rights central to their service as they prepare for active duty, emphasizing that discipline and determination developed during training will be tested in the field.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the Government's decision to introduce new police uniforms as part of a wider police reform and modernisation programme, saying all aspects of it should be subjected to public scrutiny because it is funded by taxpayers, despite criticism over the uniforms' cost and procurement process.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Uasin Gishu arrested Constable Nathan Kirwa on Monday in connection with the shooting death of 45-year-old Doris Murei at a GSU mess compound in Eldoret on Sunday. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible romantic relationship between the two had turned sour, though police have not established a conclusive motive.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 45-year-old woman, Doris Murei Nandi, was shot dead at a GSU Mess compound in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County, on August 30, 2026, following an altercation with Police Constable Nathan Kirwa, who serves as a bodyguard to Governor Jonathan Bii and was arrested after fleeing the scene.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A General Service Unit officer is being hunted after allegedly shooting and killing a 45-year-old woman during a dispute at the GSU Mess in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County on Sunday. Police recovered seven spent cartridges and a rifle holster at the scene; the suspect fled and remained at large.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
A GSU constable was arrested after allegedly shooting a 45-year-old woman multiple times during an altercation at the GSU Mess compound in Eldoret on Sunday. The officer, attached as a bodyguard to a local governor, fled the scene but was apprehended overnight; a Jericho pistol was recovered and he faces murder charges.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is repositioning the Nairobi International Trade Fair as a marketplace for investment, exports and partnerships, moving beyond its traditional role as an agricultural exhibition. The fair, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, is expected to draw exhibitors from more than 25 countries.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has warned politicians against hiring gangs for political violence and directed the National Police Service to pursue those who finance, organise, recruit or incite such activities, saying no political objective justifies the use of force.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended Kenya's redesigned police uniform against criticism, stating it was selected through public participation and police officer consultation, and will be introduced gradually. Murkomen said critics were wrongly reducing the broader police reform programme to a uniform change.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto unveiled a redesigned General Duty police uniform featuring a light sky-blue and deep navy-blue dual-tone design as more than 6,000 recruits passed out at the National Police College. The new uniform, which includes a specific maternity consideration for expectant policewomen, begins rollout from August 31.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has completed a nationwide rollout of an INTERPOL policing course across its police training colleges to equip new officers with international crime-fighting skills. The Policing Capabilities Foundation Course introduces recruits to INTERPOL databases, Notices and Diffusions, and practical approaches to combating transnational crime and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the Kenya Kwanza administration is implementing recommendations from the National Taskforce on Police Reforms report, including salary increases for constables to Sh29,360 from Sh21,645 and plans to construct 47,464 housing units under the National Institutional Housing Programme.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto is unveiling a new Kenya Police Service uniform for General Duty officers starting August 31, but the move has drawn criticism for prioritising cosmetic changes while stalling on police reforms recommended by former Chief Justice David Maraga's taskforce. Maraga set an August 18 deadline for the government to publish his reform report and threatened to release it himself if the government failed to do so.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is hosting the Nairobi International Trade Fair from September 28 to October 4, expecting participation from over 25 countries including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, France, Belgium, India, Israel, Indonesia, Turkey, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Qatar, Ethiopia and Egypt, aiming to position the event as a marketplace for investment, exports, partnerships and innovation.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will unveil a new police uniform on Friday as more than 6,000 police constables graduate from the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. The new uniform, designed based on a 2023 public participation exercise in which officers rejected the current deep-blue uniform, will first be worn by the graduating officers before being gradually introduced to other General Duty officers in the Kenya Police Service.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi of sharing confidential conversations about his family affairs and business interests with President William Ruto. Gachagua said the leaked information allowed the President to target his family members.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Wafalme Stars have begun preparations for the 2026 CAVB African Men's Nations Championship in Kinshasa (7–21 September), marking the team's first appearance at the tournament as they seek to establish themselves among Africa's leading volleyball nations and advance toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 44-year-old police corporal attached to GSU headquarters was killed when two masked men broke into his home in Got Nyapong Village, Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County at about 2:30am on Monday and stabbed him in the chest before attacking him on the head and shoulders. Police say nothing was stolen and the motive remains unknown.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
A 35-year-old man had his right wrist ripped off and sustained other serious injuries after a suspected improvised explosive device exploded on him in Mandera East on Friday evening. Police and the Counter-Terrorism Bureau responded, and the man was taken to Mandera Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A General Service Unit officer's residence at GSU Embakasi B Campus in Nairobi was destroyed by fire in an alleged arson incident linked to a domestic dispute on July 31. The fire broke out after an argument involving the officer and his former girlfriend, with witnesses reportedly seeing the suspect flee the scene.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven survivors of 2007–2008 post-election sexual violence, supported by rights organizations, argued before Kenya's Supreme Court that the government has failed to compensate them and prosecute perpetrators, including police. The Attorney General, DPP, and IPOA opposed the case, claiming the government pursued at least 300 sexual violence cases during the period.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
New amendments to the National Police Service Standing Orders give the Inspector General final approval to establish, vary or abolish any formation, unit or component within the police service, and empower him to issue orders for integration, merging or reorganisation across the Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service and Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) successfully defended the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup men's title, beating Chema Volleyball Club 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19) in the final at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Pipeline Corporation defeated KCB Bank 3-2 in the Women's Final of the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup, winning sets 21-25, 25-12, 25-21, 23-25, 15-11 at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday to reclaim the title.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions KCB and national league champions Kenya Pipeline (KPC) won their semi-final matches at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday to set up a Kenya Cup final showdown on Sunday. KPC defeated DCI 3-0 in straight sets.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's elite marksmen competed in a four-day IPSC Level III Handgun and Pistol Calibre Carbine Championship in Naivasha, with Ibrahim Ndung'u winning the Production Division and Pravir Vohra claiming the Standard Division title.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KPA, GSU, Chema VC, and Kenya Prisons advanced to the men's Kenya Cup semi finals at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday, with the semifinals scheduled for Saturday. Kenya Prisons will face Chema, while GSU collides with KPA.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →