Also known as: NPS · KPS · the Service · Kenyan National Police Service
National Police Service — Kenya's law enforcement agency responsible for criminal investigations, officer training, and security operations across the country.
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… The former Deputy President also accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of turning sections of the police service into what he described as “a militia,” alleging that some officers had been deployed to interfere with elections. …
Gachagua warns voters may arm themselves ahead of 2027Capital News
… The operation is being conducted jointly with the National Police Service (NPS) and Nairobi City County as part of a nationwide campaign to improve compliance with traffic laws and reduce pedestrian deaths. …
45 pedestrians charged as NTSA intensifies Nairobi footbridge crackdownCapital News
… The nomination places Ojwang at the helm of the agency mandated to provide civilian oversight of the National Police Service by investigating complaints of police misconduct, monitoring police operations, and promoting accountability within the service. …
Makau Mutua Congratulates Duncan Ojwang on Nomination as IPOA ChairpersonThe Standard
… y physically assaulting and robbing journalists, state actors violated Article 34 of the Constitution, which guarantees that the State shall not interfere with or penalise any person for broadcasting or disseminating information," PRWG-K statedAdding, "The National Police Service …
Police reforms working group: DCI must unmask Ol-Kalou goonsThe Standard
… cracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the appointment of Charles Owino as the Government Spokesperson, arguing that the changes will not improve the public image of the Kenya Kwanza administration or restore confidence in the National Police Service …
Gachagua dismisses Charles Owino's appointment as govt spokespersonCapital News
… Separately, President Ruto reorganised the government’s communications structure by appointing former National Police Service spokesperson Charles Owino Wahong’o as Government Spokesperson. …
Ruto names IPOA chair nominee in raft of State appointmentsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 21 – President William Ruto has appointed former National Police Service spokesperson Charles Owino as Government Spokesperson while redesignating Isaac Mwaura to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the Pres …
Ruto appoints Charles Owino Government Spokesperson in Executive reshuffleCapital News
… The pledge coincides with intensified enforcement at home, with NTSA, the National Police Service (NPS) and Nairobi City County stepping up action against unsafe pedestrian behaviour. …
NTSA outlines tougher road safety drive at UN amid rising pedestrian deathsCapital News
… The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said Tuesday the suspects were charged following a joint operation with the National Police Service (NPS) and Nairobi City County aimed at curbing pedestrian-related road accidents. …
22 pedestrians arraigned in Nairobi over illegal Thika Road crossingsCitizen Digital
… The government, through the Ministry of Interior, has attempted to crack down on crime as Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has spearheaded the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), a highly specialised division under the National Police Service designe …
President Ruto directs security agencies to tame goonismThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) arrested 35 pedestrians at Buruburu Interchange for failing to use a designated footbridge while crossing roads, which the Authority says obstructs traffic flow and endangers lives. The enforcement operation is part of a broader crackdown on unsafe pedestrian behaviour across Nairobi conducted jointly by NTSA, the National Police Service, and Nairobi City County.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Makadara MP George Aladwa has dismissed allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Inspector General Douglas Kanja as false and politically motivated, describing Kanja as a seasoned officer whose leadership has strengthened professionalism and reduced crime including terrorism, robbery and murder cases.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has migrated collection and distribution of copyright royalties to the eCitizen platform and appointed PAVRISK to collect royalties through the digital system. The transition, formalised by a Service Level Agreement between PAVRISK and the Directorate of eCitizen, aims to improve transparency, reduce revenue leakages, and boost earnings for copyright holders.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Sakaja announced that 2,500 officers from the Nairobi County Inspectorate and National Police Service will undergo intensive training to establish a specialised Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, aimed at shifting policing focus from traffic enforcement to enhanced security patrols and rapid response across the capital.
26 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 →
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 →
Kenya's draft Freedom of Assembly Bill, collaboratively developed by the KNCHR, Attorney General, and other stakeholders, offers an opportunity to address the country's cycle of protest-related violence, in which at least 1,800 people have been killed or injured since 2017. The opinion piece discusses what the bill gets right, where it diverges from previous attempts, and what must be strengthened.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has deployed a newly trained 29-member Counter-Organised Immigration Crime Team to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and cross-border organised crimes at key border points. The team completed intensive training at the Border Police Training Campus in Kitui County under the Kenya–UK Border Security Programme.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service arrested four suspects and recovered 26 suspected stolen mobile phones across Nairobi's Central Business District and Shauri Moyo in operations targeting phone theft syndicates. Officers recovered 11 phones from two city-centre premises and 15 phones from Majengo, including a victim's device stolen along Digo Road.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's leading practical shooters competed in the 2026 IPSC President's Medals Championship at the Hado Shooting Range in Naivasha, with competitors from the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, DCI, Kenya Prisons Service, GSU and civilian clubs tested through 18 courses of fire. Ibrahim Ndung'u won the Production Division and Pravir Vohra claimed the Standard Division title.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja told the High Court on Friday he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday, pledging the National Police Service would comply. The school's Board of Management had filed contempt of court proceedings accusing senior government and police officials of deliberately disobeying restoration orders.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended Inspector General Douglas Kanja, asserting that Kenya is experiencing its safest security environment in years and that Kanja retains the trust of Kenyans, in response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegations that Kanja holds forged academic qualifications.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will preside over the handover of an ANAB accreditation certificate to the DCI's Forensic Evidence Management Unit and officially launch the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS – ABIS Version 5), part of the government's police modernization programme to strengthen forensic investigations and enhance biometric identification capabilities.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson in the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his previous controversial remarks defending police actions during protests and his reputation as a combative defender of the police force.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson, transitioning from his role as former NPS spokesperson to the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his controversial defence of police actions during protests and allegations of police brutality during his previous tenure.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of spreading falsehoods, saying Kenya has shifted from gossip-based investigations to technology-driven, science-based policing. He made the remarks while launching a Multi-Biometric Identification System at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has launched Operation Watoto Wafike Salama, a nationwide road safety campaign in collaboration with the National Police Service and other agencies, to reduce road crashes during the school holiday travel period when thousands of learners are expected to travel.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua says 95 percent of National Police Service officers will refuse to obey illegal orders during the 2027 General Election, citing the scale of polling stations and their commitment to the Constitution.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua claims Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is using the National Police Service as a political tool, alleging that officers involved in violence during the Ol Kalou by-election were redeployed rather than prosecuted, and that Murkomen is overseeing training of a rogue police unit in Moyale intended to target perceived enemies of state ahead of the 2027 election.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenyans may arm themselves to protect their votes in 2027 if they lose confidence in electoral security. He argued that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election changed how many Kenyans view elections, saying people now believe voting alone is no longer enough and that the opposition's experience there should serve as a model for protecting votes in future elections.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Forty-five pedestrians were arrested and arraigned in court for failing to use the Nyayo Stadium footbridge along Mombasa Road and instead crossing at undesignated points. The crackdown, conducted jointly with the National Police Service and Nairobi City County, follows similar arrests of 22 pedestrians at the Thika Superhighway and is part of a nationwide campaign to reduce pedestrian deaths.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has nominated legal scholar Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to serve as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Kenya's police oversight body responsible for investigating complaints of police misconduct and promoting accountability.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya is calling on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to identify and arrest goons who were captured intimidating voters during the Ol-Kalou by-election in Nyandarua County. The group alleges that armed, masked militia and plainclothes officers invaded polling centres, fired ammunition, deployed tear gas, and assaulted journalists and human rights observers.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Charles Owino's appointment as Government Spokesperson, arguing that personnel changes cannot repair the Kenya Kwanza administration's damaged image or restore confidence in the National Police Service. Gachagua also criticized the appointment of Samuel Muchina to the Nairobi River Commission, claiming the commission is being used to target traders from the Mt Kenya region.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has nominated Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding former chair Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. The nominations, announced through Notification of Presidential Action No. XI of 2026, also include appointments to the Teachers Service Commission, Public Service Commission, and Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, pending parliamentary approval.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, as Government Spokesperson, while Isaac Mwaura was redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority has backed a United Nations roadmap to reduce global road deaths and committed to tougher domestic traffic enforcement, as the country continues to record between 4,000 and 5,000 road deaths and more than 20,000 injuries annually, with pedestrians and motorcyclists accounting for the majority of fatalities.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Twenty-two pedestrians have been arrested and arraigned in court for illegally crossing the Thika Superhighway at Allsops instead of using a footbridge, in a joint enforcement operation by the NTSA, National Police Service, and Nairobi City County. The accused face charges of crossing at an undesignated point and obstructing traffic flow; pedestrians who ignore designated crossings are liable to fines starting from Sh500 under the Traffic Act.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto has warned that the rise of violent youthful groups poses a threat to national security and economic growth, noting that some arrested for criminality are given low bail and later appear at political rallies as goons.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →