Tag Archives: NPS
Police Deny Court Claims as OCS Arrest Stirs Fuel Protest Debate
May 19, 2026 at 04:34 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed social media reports alleging that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Nairobi’s Central Police Station was being processed for a court appearance. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the service described the claims as “entirely erroneous and misleading.” “This information is incorrect,” said Muchiri […]
Police Heads Push for Accountable, Citizen-Centred Policing
May 09, 2026 at 05:40 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Police Service (NPS), with support from the International Justice Mission, on Saturday convened a high-level Sub-County Commanders’ Consultative Dialogue at the National Police Leadership Academy. The forum focused on strengthening leadership, accountability, and operational effectiveness within the Service. Held under the theme “Strengthening Capacity and Enhancing Operational Effectiveness at the […]
NPS Reaffirms Constitutional Mandate, Calls for Order in Public Meetings
Apr 24, 2026 at 08:18 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Police Service has reaffirmed its constitutional role in safeguarding peace and security, while reminding citizens to exercise their rights responsibly during public gatherings. In a press release issued from Police Headquarters, the Service underscored its mandate under Article 243 and Article 244(c) of the Constitution, which requires compliance with human […]
NPS Dismisses Claims on DCI Boss Tenure, Slams ‘Misleading’ Abduction Allegations
Apr 01, 2026 at 11:48 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed reports questioning the tenure of the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, terming them inaccurate, speculative, and misleading. In a press statement issued Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from the Office of the Inspector General, the NPS said claims published in a section of the media […]
DCI Probes Alleged Non-Consensual Recording and Circulation of Intimate Videos by a foreigner
Feb 17, 2026 at 03:58 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women. Videos depicting the women as amorous have already sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over digital privacy and cyber-exploitation. In a press statement issued under the National Police […]
NPS Takes Action Against Senior Officers Over Nandi Hills Incident
Jan 31, 2026 at 05:37 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Police Service (NPS) has taken disciplinary action against six senior officers following a disturbing CCTV incident recorded at a pool table venue in Nandi Hills. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Office of the Inspector General said the action followed the emergence of the video, which prompted an immediate […]
Police Recruitment Postponed Following Court Order, Senate Raises Concerns Over Transparency
Oct 02, 2025 at 04:15 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Police Service (NPS) has postponed its nationwide recruitment exercise, originally scheduled to begin on October 3, 2025, following a court order issued by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The announcement was made through an official statement from the Office of the Inspector General, citing Petition No. E196 of 2025 […]
KUPPET Slams TSC Over Discouraging Promotion Terms for Teachers
Aug 11, 2025 at 06:52 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A teachers’ union has commended the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) for promoting stagnated officers without requiring interviews or vacancy declarations. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) also urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to follow suit and promote teachers who have stalled in the same job groups for […]