About Kenya Police Service
The National Police Service
The creation of the National Police Service is provided for by the Constitution, the National Police Service Act 2011 and the National Police Service Commission Act 2011.
In accordance with the provisions, the National Police Service consists of:
1. The Kenya Police Service,
2. The Administrative Police Service and
3. The Directorate Criminal Investigation.
The National Police Service is under the independent command of the Inspector General. Mr Joseph Kipchirchir Boinnet, nsc(AU).
The Kenya Police Service(KPS), the Administrative Police Service(APS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation(DCI) are each headed by a Deputy Inspector General. The current Deputy Inspector General of the KPSis Mr. Edward N. Mbugua CBS, MBS,OGW, ndc(K) Mr. Noor Y. Gabow EBS,OGW, is the Deputy Inspector General for the APS and Mr. George Kinoti , CBS, is the serving Director of the DCI
Objectives and Functions of the National Police Service
According to Article 244 of the Constitution, the NPS shall:
Strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members
Prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability
Comply with constitution standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms
Train staff to the highest possible standards of
i. Competence
ii. Integrity
iii. Respect for human rights
iv. Fundamental freedoms and dignity
v. Foster and promote relationships with the broader society
Vision
A Dignified world class Police Service.
Mission
To provide professional and people centred police service through community partnership and upholding rule of law for a safe and secure society.
Motto
Service with Dignity
Core Values
Justice
Integrity
Equity
Participation
Accountability
Openness
Civility
NPS Priority Areas
The National Police Service Strategic Plan 2013-2017 identifies the following priority areas and strategic objectives:
• Implementation of reforms in the Service
• Strengthening of Policy regime
• Development of Physical Facilities
• Application of ICT in policing work
• Improvement of Staff welfare: housing, salaries and allowances
• Capacity Building and enhancement of Officers
• Research and Development in crime areas
• Changing Police Image & Culture
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Objectives of the office of the Inspector General, NPS
Provide strategic leadership in the command structure and system for efficient administration of the Service
Facilitate and coordinate implementation of all policies, regulations & guidelines affecting the NPS
Guide implementation of Police Reforms in accordance with the laid down legislative regime
Undertake establishment of linkages with strategic partners and international police agencies
Facilitate modernization of the Service
Strengthen Institutional Capacity for Effective Service Delivery
Change Police Image & Culture