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Kenya's national law enforcement agency conducting security operations, criminal investigations, and protective services including recent anti-smuggling operations and Presidential Escort Unit deployments.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … Kenya Police Service including the Directorate of Criminal Investingation (DCI), the Kenya Defense Forces, the National Anti-Terrorism Centre and the National Disaster Oparations Centre are among the attendees. …

    Kenya prioritising security ahead of 2027 AFCON

  3. Capital News

    … On pending bills, she admitted that the Kenya Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations continue to grapple with historical debts and operational funding constraints. …

    Police to Deploy Body Cameras, Digital OBs, CCTV in Major 2027 Election Security Overhaul

  4. Capital News

    … The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General (Kenya Police Service) Eliud Lagat, and Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, among other senior government officials. …

    Murkomen Assures Continued Government Support for Police Welfare and Training
  5. April 2026

  6. Capital News

    … The land, originally set aside for public use in 1969 and first allocated to the Kenya Police Service before later being transferred to NTSA, is now occupied by squatters who have erected structures and moved to court to block their eviction. …

    MPs Order NLC to Recover Grabbed NTSA Land in Voi
Society

Police arrest 25 foreign nationals in Kisumu human smuggling operation

The News

Kenya Police arrested 25 foreign nationals without valid immigration documents during a security operation in Kisumu County's Nyamasaria, Kassawino and Mowlem areas. The suspects, comprising 12 Ugandan nationals, four Burundians, three Congolese, three Rwandans, two Tanzanians and one Egyptian, are expected to be arraigned in court as police investigate suspected illegal migration networks.

Why it matters

Arrest of 25 foreign nationals in a human smuggling operation demonstrates progress in combating organized illegal migration networks.

22 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. Police arrest 25 foreign nationals in Kisumu human smuggling operation

    Kenya Police arrested 25 foreign nationals without valid immigration documents during a security operation in Kisumu County's Nyamasaria, Kassawino and Mowlem areas. The suspects, comprising 12 Ugandan nationals, four Burundians, three Congolese, three Rwandans, two Tanzanians and one Egyptian, are expected to be arraigned in court as police investigate suspected illegal migration networks.

    22 hours ago · Capital News →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Memorial service held for 15 girls killed in school fire

    A joint memorial service was held at Gilgil Stadium in Nakuru County for 15 schoolgirls who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School two weeks prior. The ceremony, attended by hundreds of mourners including the First Lady and government officials, saw families honour the departed students amid renewed calls for stricter fire safety enforcement in learning institutions.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ex-police chief proposes abolishing boarding schools after dormitory fire

    Former Deputy Inspector General Edward Mbugua, founder of Utumishi Girls Academy, has proposed abolishing boarding schools in Kenya and converting dormitories into laboratories and workshops. Speaking at a memorial service for sixteen Utumishi Girls High School students who died in a dormitory fire on May 27, Mbugua urged the government and education stakeholders to transition toward day schooling and strengthen local schools to prevent similar tragedies.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Utumishi Girls Academy founder honors deceased daughter with dormitory naming

    Utumishi Girls Academy founder Edward Mbugua explained that the school's dormitory destroyed by fire was named Meline Waithera Dormitory in honour of his late daughter, who died in a road accident in Nairobi in June 2021. He said leftover funeral contributions were used toward the dormitory's establishment.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. NPS appoints Tonui as GSU Commandant in senior officer reshuffle

    Inspector General Douglas Kanja announced a reshuffle of three senior National Police Service officers, appointing Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui as the new Commandant of the General Service Unit, with Fredrick Egesa Nyongesa elevated to Deputy Commandant. Paul Maingo Mumo was transferred to become Director of the Internal Affairs Unit, the department investigating complaints against police officers.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Johana Tonui named GSU Commandant in major police reshuffle

    Inspector General Douglas Kanja has approved a major reshuffle of Kenya's senior security units. Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui has been moved from the Kenya Police Service Directorate of Operations to become the new Commandant of the General Service Unit, with Assistant Inspector General Fredrick Egesa Nyongesa transferred from the GSU to serve as Deputy Commandant.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Johana Tonui appointed new GSU Commandant in police reshuffle

    Assistant Inspector General Johana Tonui has been appointed the new commandant of the General Service Unit, moving from the Directorate of Operations. The appointment, approved by the National Police Service Board in a deployment letter dated June 10, is part of a broader reorganisation within the National Police Service aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Interior Cabinet Secretary benchmarks NYPD for Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is visiting the New York Police Department to draw lessons on intelligence-led policing, community-oriented approaches, and technology integration as Kenya moves forward with plans to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to tackle rising security challenges.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Nairobi needs specialized metropolitan police unit, opinion argues

    The Standard opinion piece supports President Ruto's directive to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, arguing the city's rapidly expanding population and economic activity have created security demands that exceed the current police architecture's capacity.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 1 June

  1. Ruto apologises for decades of Northern Kenya marginalisation

    President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Wajir hosts 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for first time

    Wajir Stadium held Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, with President William Ruto arriving at 8:30am to crowds that exceeded the venue's 10,000-seat capacity. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew thousands of residents and visitors from early morning hours.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Private aircraft landing gear fails at Maasai Mara airstrip

    A private aircraft with registration 5Y-XCB experienced a nose landing gear malfunction while attempting to land at Olkiombo Airstrip in the Maasai Mara National Reserve on Monday morning. The pilot switched off the engine after the plane touched down and veered off the runway, coming to a stop about 50 meters away; all three people on board—the pilot Captain Mark Ross, his wife Margaret Mungai, and staff member Claire Clark—escaped unhurt.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Wajir hosts Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebration for first time

    Wajir Stadium hosted the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the county, with thousands of Kenyans gathering at the newly expanded 10,000-seater venue. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew crowds from early morning, with President William Ruto arriving at 8.30 am.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 30 May

  1. KMPDC investigates death following surgery at unregistered facility

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has launched an investigation into the death of Brian Simiyu, who died after undergoing a surgical procedure at an unregistered medical facility in Trans Nzoia County. Preliminary findings indicate the procedure was conducted in an unlicensed, unlabelled premises that did not meet required medical standards.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. MP calls for agile presidential security team after Kilifi breach

    Belgut MP Nelson Koech has welcomed recent changes to the Presidential Escort Unit, saying a more agile team was needed following a security breach in Kilifi County on Sunday, and calling for enhanced training of the unit.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kirwa Maiyo steps down as Presidential Escort Unit Commandant

    Noah Kirwa Maiyo, a 30-year veteran police officer and VIP protection specialist, stepped down as Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit on May 24, 2026. Maiyo had served for more than a decade in President William Ruto's inner security circle, overseeing protection operations since Ruto's tenure as Deputy President.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Noah Maiyo replaced as Presidential Escort Unit Commandant

    Kenya's National Police Service has announced a reshuffle of senior officers affecting specialized units, including the transfer of Noah Kirwa Maiyo from his position as Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit to Kenya Police Headquarters under the Vigilance Department.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya Police reshuffles presidential escort unit after security breach

    The Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers at the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach in Kilifi County where a man carrying a Bible briefly held President William Ruto before being removed. Presidential Escort Unit Commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo was transferred to Vigilance, and William Sawe was appointed as the new commandant.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya reshuffles Presidential Escort Unit after Kilifi security breach

    Following a security breach involving President Ruto in Kilifi County, where a man carrying a Bible briefly reached the president at a public event, the Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers in the Presidential Escort Unit. The unit's commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo was transferred to Vigilance, while William Sawe became the new commandant.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Kenya Police reshuffles officers after Ruto security breach

    The Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers attached to the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach in Kilifi County where a man carrying a Bible broke through security and briefly held President William Ruto at a public event in Ganze. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat transferred Presidential Escort Unit Commandant Noah Kirwa Maiyo and appointed William Sawe as the new commandant, while the Inspector General announced investigations into the incident and a review of security protocols.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kenya prioritises security for 2027 AFCON tournament

    Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Police deploy technology, training for 2027 election security

    The National Police Service is modernizing its security approach for the 2027 General Election, investing in advanced technology including body cameras, digital observation buses, and CCTV systems. The service is also training 10,000 police recruits at various colleges and has sought increased parliamentary budgetary support to strengthen personnel capacity and operational readiness.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Murkomen emphasizes discipline as police college trains 5,000 recruits

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited the National Police College in Kiganjo to assess training of over 5,000 recruits, emphasizing the need for discipline, integrity, and adaptability among police officers to strengthen national security and respond to evolving crime. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to ongoing police reforms including improved welfare, enhanced professionalism, and institutional strengthening.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 27 April

  1. Parliamentary committee orders NLC to recover grabbed NTSA land

    A parliamentary watchdog committee has directed the National Land Commission to recover a six-acre parcel of land in Voi Municipality that was earmarked for an NTSA motor vehicle inspection centre but has been grabbed and encroached upon by squatters. The land, originally set aside in 1969 and later transferred to NTSA, is the subject of an ongoing court case with the NLC mandated to determine the legitimacy of competing claims and recommend a resolution within 180 days.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News →

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