CLIP OF TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICER ALLEGEDLY COLLECTING BRIBES FROM MOTORISTS

Please be informed that the National Police Service has positively identified the Traffic Police Officer seen in the video clip circulating on social media, while allegedly collecting bribes from public service vehicles.

The Officer, No. 63151 PC Haron Mwangi, attached to Traffic within Buruburu Police Station has been suspended from Traffic Police Unit with immediate effect, and proceedings for his dismissal are ongoing.

CONDEMNATION OF VIDEO CLIP NEGATIVELY DEPICTING THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE

The attention of the National Police Service is drawn to a video clip circulating on social media, depicting an improperly dressed 'Police Officer' making misleading and reckless remarks. As a Disciplined Service, we wish to clarify and assure the public that the behaviour portrayed in the clip is not only unacceptable but also doesn't reflect the values of NPS.

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer of African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) Amb. Jalel Chelba, has this morning paid a courtesy call to the Inspector General @NPSOfficial_KE & President of @AfripolA General Assembly, Mr. Japhet Koome, EBS, HSC, ndc (K) at Jogoo House, Nairobi.

During the meeting, they deliberated on how to strengthen mutual cooperation among the 54 AFRIPOL Member States.

He was accompanied by Mr. Peter Otim from African Union (AU) Commission and Mr. Benard Mohammed from Algeria.

PRESIDENT OF INTERPOL HOLDS MEETING WITH IG KOOME 2/7
President for the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), Maj Gen Dr. Ahmed Naser AL-RAISI today held a meeting with the Inspector General National Police Service Mr. Japhet Koome at NPS Headquarters, Nairobi.

RIFT VALLEY SECURITY MEETING AT KAPENDASUM

Earlier today, the Rift Valley Security team led by the Regional Police Commander Mr. Tom Odero, Assistant Inspector General of Police held a high level security meeting at Kapendasum GSU Camp. 2/4
The meeting agenda was evaluating the ongoing security operations in the Region and also came up with strategies of enhancing security to enable the public to carry out their social economic activities freely including opening up of schools closed due to insecurity.

GRIT AND ATHLETICISM IN DISPLAY AT THE 11th EDITION OF NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

The DIG- APS Mr. Noor Gabow, CBS, OGW today graced the NPS Cross-country Championship held at Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi County. The Championship was a platform to select teams to represent NPS at the National Cross Country Championships slated for 21st January this year.

REMARKS ON THE VIRAL VIDEO OF A MOTORIST REAR-ENDING A POLICE LANDCRUISER

The National Police Service has taken note of a video circulating on social media involving a motorist in a saloon car deliberately and repeatedly rear-ending a white landcruiser vehicle at a roundabout. NPS confirms that the incident occurred in Kisumu this afternoon where a renown advocate severally rear-ended the police landcruiser on patrol duties within the city.

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM OUR CHILDREN

William Wordsworth in his famous poem, "My Heart Leaps Up," mentions with nostalgia the innocence and natural piety of childhood. He goes ahead to vividly capture how experiences as a child define the adult they become. 2/7
This is summed by his famous line, 'The Child is father of the man.'

Little children are sacred; they love, interact and dine unconditionally. In their simplicity, they know no hate or vengeance and they do not keep record of wrongs.

MAY PEACE, LIKE A RIVER FREELY FLOW

Loyalty and allegiance of a people are tested and manifested on the table of great decision making. We have held our peace with tender hands before, during and after the elections. We can proudly and rightly say, 'Tunajivunia kuwa Wakenya.' As an institution mandated with ensuring the safety and security of our people, the National Police Service calls upon us all to walk together in this noble task. Indeed, we ask that we may continue with the partnership and collaboration you have extended to us.

Our national flag, which is an affirmation of Kenyan's strength, oneness, and pride was hoisted by our selfless and hopeful founding fathers of our nation, wanting nothing but the best for the young nation. In the hope that their descendants shall keep and preserve the peace and happiness they so much fought for.

At this moment, we the people, the beneficiaries of their selfless acts are called upon to stand as one people and one nation.

We all go out to hotels and other social outlets for a meal, drink or simply to relax and enjoy ourselves. In this mix, we interact with family, friends, acquaintances, or simply strangers. 2/5
And in these interactions, we feel relaxed, and let our guards down yet in reality we are at our most vulnerable at the hands of strangers. This is when vigilant and caring service staff, especially waiters and security guards matters.

ARREST OF A SUSPECT FOR ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS AND ELECTRICITY THEFT

The National Police Service officers while on patrol at Jua Kali Area within Embakasi arrested a lone suspect in Kenya Power uniform who was spotted doing suspicious activities at an electric pole. The officers requested the imposter, who could not identify himself as a Kenya Power technician, to climb down and they escorted him to Embakasi Police Station. The Kenya Power security personnel who were called confirmed that the suspect does not work with the parastatal.

SENSITIZATION AND TRAINING ON ELECTIONS SECURITY PREPAREDNESS Elections are integral in ensuring democratic governance hence the National Police Service continues to prepare for the forthcoming elections by ensuring our officers are well versed in their roles in the electoral process.

CELEBRATING A WELL-DESERVED PROMOTION

It was all joy, pomp, and glamour at Changamwe Sub-County when officers from all the stations held an impromptu party to celebrate the promotion of Mr. David Kainga Mathiu, who is the Sub-County Police Commander. He was promoted to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).

Congratulations, Mr. David Mathiu, SSP. All the best as you steadily rise to the top echelons in the National Police Service.

NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON ‘CONFIRM’ GANG IN NAKURU.

Police have intensified crackdown on the notorious 'Confirm' criminal gang which has caused mayhem through acts of criminality including the killing of innocent people in Nakuru City. 2/4
Owing to the ongoing operation against the gang adherents, many suspects have been arrested and arraigned, while others are actively being pursued. Nakuru Police have recovered crude weapons, mobile phones,

MARSABIT MULTI -AGENCY SECURITY TEAM HOLDS MEETING WITH MARSABIT WOMEN PEACE FORUM

On 26th June 2022, the Multi-Agency security team in Marsabit held a successful security meeting with the Marsabit Women Peace Forum at Marsabit Township. 2/5
The meeting was aimed at identifying homegrown solutions to the communal conflicts in Marsabit county.

After lengthy deliberations, the County Commissioner for Marsabit, Mr. Paul Rotich read out eleven resolutions that

MARSABIT MULTI -AGENCY SECURITY TEAM HOLDS MEETING WITH MARSABIT WOMEN PEACE FORUM

On 26th June 2022, the Multi-Agency security team in Marsabit held a successful security meeting with the Marsabit Women Peace Forum at Marsabit Township. The meeting was aimed at identifying homegrown solutions to the communal conflicts in Marsabit county.

After lengthy deliberations, the County Commissioner for Marsabit, Mr. Paul Rotich read out eleven resolutions that were adopted by participants as the best way forward

AMANI TORCH RUN OFFICIALLY FLAGGED OFF

"Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures"- John F. Kennedy. 2/5
The National Police Service partnered with Special Olympics Kenya, the National Cohesion and Integration Committee (NCIC) among other stakeholders in echoing the message of peace during the Amani Torch Run flagging-off ceremony and

MULTI -AGENCY SECURITY TEAM RECOVERS LOST LIVESTOCK

The Multi- Agency security team in Marsabit on 26th June 2022 recovered eight cattle which had earlier been reported lost by residents of Jaldesa area. 2/4
This successful recovery was as a result of collaboration between the multi-agency security team and the residents of Shurr Location led by their elders. The security team is engaging all the communities to sensitize them on the importance of branding their livestock forease

IG-NPS CONGRATULATES NEWLY PROMOTED SENIOR OFFICERS

This morning, the Inspector General Mr.Hilary Mutyambai held a session with the newly promoted officers from the NPS Headquarters.

He lauded them for their dedication and diligence to duty and selfless service to the public. The IG further congratulated the officers wishing them Godspeed in their discharge of duty.

The officers pictured from L-R are Mr. Josiah Mutula, SP (SO-I Administration, Planning and Finance); Dr. Resila Onyango, PhD, CP (Deputy Director Administration, Planning and Finance);

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR UNIFORMED OFFICERS IN NYANZA REGION

Just like their counterparts in Western Region, uniformed officers from Nyanza Region yesterday congregated at St. Theresa's Catholic Cathedral- Kibuye for the Annual Thanksgiving Service. 2/5
Police officers from the National Police Service comprising KPS, APS and DCI were joined by Kenya Prisons Service, Kenya Forest Service, National Youth Service and Kenya Wildlife Service in celebrating the Holy Mass and getting spiritual nourishment.