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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NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 29 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), working with the National Police Service, has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking following back-to-back operations in Nairobi’s South B area. …
NACADA Seizes 101 Cannabis Sachets, Arrests Two in South B Drug CrackdownThe Standard
… intelligence and evidence linking him to the alleged syndicate.Police said officers developed leads before mounting an operation in the Kondele area that led to the arrest. “They mounted an operation within the Kondele area, culminating in his arrest,” the National Police Service …
Kondele swoop nets suspect with 32 stolen phones, hacking toolsThe Standard
… NACADA’s Legal Services Director Leackey Illa, who led the operation along Plains View Road in South B, Starehe sub-county, said they targeted a shop where officers from the authority, the National Police Service, and the South B police station seized several rolls and 101 small …
Two arrested, prescription drugs seized as Nacada cracks down on abuseThe Standard
… The Commander-in-Chief directed the National Police Service and other security agencies to take firm, lawful and impartial action against anyone who finances, organises, incites or perpetrates political violence. …
Ruto orders police to pursue sponsors of political violenceThe Standard
… It is goonism and I condemn it in the strongest terms," she said.Mwangaza added: "I call upon the National Police Service and the security leadership in Meru to take these threats seriously and guarantee the safety of Linda Mwananchi leaders, supporters and the people attending o …
Mwangaza calls on police protection as Sifuna's Meru rallies face violence fearsCitizen Digital
… Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto is asking the National Police Service to step up efforts to tackle the goons menace ravaging the country by not only arresting those hired to cause violence but also going after their financiers. …
President Ruto orders police to pursue financiers of political goonsCapital News
… The measures form part of broader Government efforts to modernise the security sector and improve the welfare, professionalism and operational capacity of the National Police Service.
Ruto: Police Constable Pay Increased From Sh21,645 to Sh29,360Capital News
… Ruto directed the National Police Service and other security agencies to take firm, lawful and impartial action against individuals who finance, organise, recruit or incite people to engage in political violence. …
Ruto Orders Police to Pursue Politicians Financing Political Violence Ahead of 2027Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – The United States has launched a Sh930 million ($7 million) initiative to support Kenya’s efforts to modernise police training and strengthen the professionalism and effectiveness of the National Police Service. …
US launches Sh930m initiative to modernise Kenya Police TrainingCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 — President William Ruto has urged more than 6,000 newly trained police officers to exercise their authority responsibly, uphold the Constitution and remain accountable to Kenyans as they begin their careers in the National Police Service. …
Ruto warns new police officers against abuse of powerDeputy 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 →