Also known as: NPS · KPS · the Service · Kenyan National Police Service
Kenya's national police force, operating under constitutional command of the Inspector General and responsible for law enforcement, security operations, and public safety nationwide.
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Citizen Digital
… He argued that Kenya has the capacity to source labour from national security institutions like the National Youth Service (NYS), the Kenya Police Service (KPS) and other partners to procure uniforms without wasting public resources. …
Matiang'i: New police uniform is just a money-making scheme for top leadersCitizen Digital
… According to the Standard Group, internal investigations traced that vehicle to the National Police Service's Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau, though no one was ever held accountable for the attempt. …
The Standard editor dumped near Masinga dam after night abduction: Group reportsThe Standard
… died every day from police brutality during the first four years of President William Ruto’s administration, according to retired Chief Justice David Maraga, as he warned that years of promised police reforms have failed to end a culture of impunity in the National Police Service …
Killings shock: Police kill at least 3 Kenyans per dayThe Standard
… The National Taskforce on Improvement of Terms and Conditions of Service and Other Reforms for Members of the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, examined the problem in detail in its 2023 report …
Maraga taskforce on police transportThe Standard
… t of September 1 came just over two months after he narrowly escaped a similar attempt on June 27 2026, when armed men in a Toyota Probox tried to seize him as he drove to work in Nakuru.That vehicle was traced by Standard Group's own investigations to the National Police Service …
Abducted Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich found dumped near Masinga damThe Standard
… According to Mwita, the attempt came days after President William Ruto publicly criticised the Standard Group over its coverage, and the company's own investigations traced the vehicle to the National Police Service's (NPS) Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau. …
KEG condemns abduction of Standard Group editor Alex KiprotichThe Standard
… The organisation called for an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible, saying journalists must be able to work without fear of abduction or reprisals.Defenders Coalition also called on the National Police Service (NPS) to investigate the abduction, arr …
Lobby groups demand arrests after Alex Kiprotich's abductionThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterHe escaped by locking his doors and driving off, then reported the incident at Menengai Police Station.Standard Group's own investigations traced that vehicle to the National Police Service's (NPS) Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB), though n …
'We refuse to pay evil with evil': Standard Group CEO Mwita recounts Alex Kiprotich abductionThe Standard
… The National Police Service (NPS), for instance, has developed a roadmap to guide security operations before, during and after the General Election.Speaking at the National Election Security Forum on Wednesday, September 2, Inspector General Douglas Kanja said the roadmap, which …
IEBC to review security handbooks as preparations intensifyThe Standard
… The National Police Service (NPS) said it had taken note of reports that Kiprotich was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday and had moved swiftly to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. …
IG Kanja orders probe into abduction of Standard Group Associate EditorDeputy 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.
10 hours ago · 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.
10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A National Taskforce has recommended that the Police Air Wing be restored to exclusive control and management by the National Police Service, finding that placing it under the military-controlled National Air Support Department was an error due to lack of capacity, legal framework, and operational structures to maintain police helicopters.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Duncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term following appointment by President William Ruto and approval by the National Assembly. He replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position in February 2026 after his appointment to the Court of Appeal.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 25-second video circulating online shows adult men forcibly handing alcoholic drinks to schoolboys in uniforms in a residential area, sparking public outrage over child exploitation and illegal supply of alcohol to minors.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Police Inspector-General Douglas Kanja are attending the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, China, which brings together international security officials to strengthen cooperation against cross-border security challenges including migration, drug control, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA survey reports that 42% of respondents linked protest-related violence to President Ruto and the national government, while 24% blamed the national police; 82% of respondents support peaceful demonstrations as legitimate public expression.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers has condemned an alleged attack on clinical officers during a peaceful procession in Makueni County on September 8, demanding arrests and an independent investigation. One officer sustained a complete fracture and was admitted for surgery, while others suffered soft-tissue injuries.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament has condemned reported anti-Burundi sentiments and attacks targeting Burundian nationals, particularly in Nakuru, calling on the Ministry of Interior and security agencies to investigate and take action against those responsible.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Transport and Safety Authority arrested 23 pedestrians at Fig Tree Footbridge on Thika Superhighway for crossing outside designated points, saying such unsafe crossings endanger pedestrians and disrupt traffic flow.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police and National Police Reservists, acting on a public tip-off, disrupted a suspected armed robbery operation along the Dagahaley-Mathangisi Road in Garissa County and recovered a homemade firearm, though the suspects escaped.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has re-invited Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to explain why the National Police Service has not arrested Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and produced him before the Committee.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Garissa have arrested a suspected robbery offender wanted in connection with robberies in Garissa Township following a targeted operation in Bulla Buruburis. A mobile phone suspected to be linked to the alleged robbery operations was recovered at the scene.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
State House spending reached Ksh.18.55 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year, more than double its original allocation of Ksh.8.5 billion, with Ksh.6.73 billion classified as "other expenses" that could not be classified under ordinary votes, raising questions about public fund use.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has issued new rules requiring organisers to notify police at least three days (but no more than 14 days) before holding political rallies or processions, providing full names, addresses, venues or routes, and requiring events to occur between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Police say the requirement will help plan security while protecting constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police officers and youths from informal settlements in Kisumu met for a football match at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex as part of a community-policing initiative aimed at rebuilding trust and tackling insecurity in the lakeside city.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives lifted fingerprints from the vehicle in which Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was travelling when armed men intercepted and abducted him at Gilgil Weighbridge on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. The Interior Cabinet Secretary denied the existence of a special police squad blamed for the abduction, while the National Police Service said it has launched investigations to establish the identity of the armed men.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto defended Kenya's new police uniforms during the 59th Passing-Out Parade for Administration Police recruits, saying the change is part of a comprehensive transformation of the National Police Service. According to Ruto, the uniforms were developed after consultations with police officers and the public, and are meant to improve professional identity while considering operational needs and dignity.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The National Police Service inducted 5,080 Administration Police constables after nine months of training at the National Police College in Embakasi. President William Ruto said the reforms' success will be measured by how officers treat citizens—through fair law enforcement, corruption resistance, and protection of rights—rather than by equipment or policy changes alone.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rejected claims that some police units operate outside the authority of Inspector-General Douglas Kanja, dismissing such suggestions as "false propaganda." His denial comes as public concern grows over abductions in Kenya, including the recent case of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was forcibly taken near Nakuru and found hours later in Masinga.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of ruling through fear, abductions, intimidation and impunity, saying voters will challenge its hold on power in the 2027 General Election.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has prompted critics to accuse Inspector General Douglas Kanja of losing control of the National Police Service, amid wider concerns about parallel forces operating outside police command structures.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reaffirmed that the Inspector General of Police retains constitutional command of the National Police Service, including authority over investigations, promotions and deployment, and said the government will respect the independence of the office under Article 245 of the Constitution.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police officers' involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has drawn criticism of Inspector General Douglas Kanja, with observers citing the incident as evidence of parallel forces operating outside police command structures and raising concerns over political interference in the NPS.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has called on President William Ruto to invest in addressing mental health challenges among public servants and disciplined forces during an Administration Police pass-out ceremony, citing struggles within the National Police Service and noting that senior officers should be more supportive of juniors facing mental health difficulties.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya is prioritizing women's representation in coaching, officiating and leadership roles to align with World Athletics' target of 40 per cent female representation on executive boards by 2029. The federation trained 44 women from affiliated regions on a CECS Level 1 coaching course in October.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) told Milimani Law Courts that police officers from Parliament, KICC, Kamukunji and Kilimani Police Stations had failed to record statements on the circumstances surrounding Rex Kanyike Masai's death during the June 2024 anti-government protests, despite an existing court order.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that anyone found responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich will face legal consequences, describing the incident as "barbaric" and pledging a proper investigation. Kiprotich was seized from his vehicle on the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on Tuesday night and held for about nine hours before being found safe near Masinga Dam.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →