Kenya Police Service — law enforcement agency managing criminal investigation, operations, and community policing across the country; recently established a Strategic Communications Office.
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… Also present at the Madraka Day fete were Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspectors-General Eliud Lagat (Kenya Police Service) and Gilbert Masengeli (Administration Police Service) and Directorate of Criminal Investigations Director-General Mohammed Amin. …
Ruto apologises for decades of marginalisation, pledges to transform Northern KenyaThe Standard
… Senior schools from the region also performed in collaboration with local artists traditional cultural dances.The Kenya Police Service added to the pomp and colour with a flawless parade that reinforced the ceremonial character of the occasion, while military formations and aviat …
Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrationsThe Standard
… Officers from the Kenya Police Service, Tourist Police Unit and National Police Reservists visited the site and documented the occurrence.The aircraft remained at the scene as investigations and recovery arrangements got underway. …
Three escape unhurt after aircraft mishap in Maasai MaraThe Standard
… Senior schools from the region also performed in collaboration with local artists traditional cultural dances.The Kenya Police Service added to the pomp and colour with a flawless parade that reinforced the ceremonial character of the occasion, while military formations and aviat …
Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrationsCitizen Digital
… The Council said it is working closely with the Trans Nzoia County Government, the Kenya Police Service and other relevant agencies to gather evidence, including clinical records, witness statements and any available video footage. …
KMPDC launches probe into death of man following alleged botched surgeryCitizen Digital
… In response, the National Police Service (NPS) announced a series of changes affecting senior officers within the Kenya Police Service. …
Nelson Koech: A more agile team was needed for better presidential securityThe Standard
… n the President’s inner security circle, overseeing protection operations during Ruto’s tenure as Deputy President and later as Head of State.Maiyo’s policing career spans over 30 years, much of it spent in specialized tactical and protection units within the Kenya Police Service …
Kirwa Maiyo: The quiet man behind presidential securityCitizen Digital
… PHOTO| PCS Audio By Vocalize The National Police Service has announced a series of changes affecting senior officers within the Kenya Police Service, in a move said to be aimed at strengthening operations within specialized units and police headquarters. …
Presidential security changes: Noah Maiyo replaced as Presidential Escort Unit CommandantThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers attached to the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach involving President William Ruto in Kilifi County. …
Maiyo out, Sawe named new presidential escort chiefThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Police Service has reshuffled senior officers attached to the Presidential Escort Unit following a security breach involving President William Ruto in Kilifi County. …
Maiyo redployed as Presidential Escort boss after Ruto's Kilifi secrity breachDeputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat directed new police recruits at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, to serve all Kenyans equally, respect human rights, and maintain professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat directed new police recruits at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, to serve all Kenyans equally, respect human rights, and maintain professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, known as Samidoh, has announced his candidacy for Member of Parliament for Ol Joro Orok Constituency in Nyandarua County, citing his experience growing up in the constituency and desire to participate in leadership rather than relying on his popularity as a musician.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Sugar Board led a multi-agency enforcement operation in Kitale on August 18, 2026, impounding nine bags of suspected illegally imported and counterfeit sugar and arresting a suspect linked to a smuggling syndicate. Authorities say illicit sugar poses risks to consumers and undermines legitimate businesses.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Police Service has established a Strategic Communications Office at Police Headquarters in Nairobi to strengthen public engagement through traditional and digital platforms, supporting community safety and public awareness amid digital transformation in policing.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Communication strategist Odhiambo Otieno has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for remaining silent following the death of 19-year-old boda boda rider Eric Otieno shortly after his release from Muthaiga Police Station. He warned that IPOA's silence on the matter encourages impunity within the police service and questioned why CCTV footage from the station had not been made public.
6 August 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 →
Police in Njoro Sub-County conducted raids on eight households in Segutiet-Ndarugu village, arresting a 39-year-old woman in possession of 20 litres of kangara and destroying brewing equipment and illegal lotto machines.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat met Utumishi Girls Academy's Interim Steering Committee to review recovery efforts following the May 28 dormitory fire that killed 16 students. The school resumed learning on July 2 with temporary boarding arrangements while longer-term reconstruction plans are underway.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police have launched a murder investigation after a partially decomposed male body was discovered in a shallow grave near Mukengesya River in Kithyoko, Machakos County on Friday. The remains, found by a herder after his dogs began fighting near the site, have been taken to Machakos Level 5 Hospital Mortuary for identification and post-mortem examination.
20 July 2026 · Capital 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.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →