In a judgment delivered on Friday, October 16, 2026, the appellate court ruled that the commission’s recruitment mandate covers civilian staff rather than uniformed officers, affirming the distinction between the two institutions’ constitutional responsibilities.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Friday during the passing-out parade of General Service Unit recruits at the National Police College Embakasi Campus in Nairobi, Kanja said the reforms were being implemented in line with the government’s strategic direction.
By Chrispho OwuorA three-judge Court of Appeal bench will deliver its decision on October 16 after hearing arguments from both sides.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe CS made the remarks during the 59th Administration Police Recruits Passing-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on Friday, where he explained that the officers had completed nine months of training and were entering a service whose effectiveness depended on discipline, integrity and public trust
By Chrispho OwuorThe IG directed senior officers to keep a close watch on their junior colleagues and deal with behaviour that goes against the standards of the police service.
By Bradley BosireThe case arises from orders issued by Justice Mutai on June 25, 2026, directing the Principal Secretary for Basic Education and the County Education Board to register Gatoto Community Primary School as a private non-profit APBET primary school under the Basic Education Act.
By Bradley BosireUnder the new framework, police commanders will be expected to closely monitor political activities in their areas, identify groups likely to cause disruptions and take action before incidents escalate into violence.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement, the NPS spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga, said the decision was taken by the Inspector General to safeguard the integrity of ongoing investigations and ensure accountability in the handling of the incident.
By Bradley BosireA three-judge panel, chaired by Daniel Musinga and joined by Mumbi Ngugi and George Odunga, on Friday, delivered the order following an appeal by the Law Society of Kenya against the Employment and Labour Relations Court ruling issued on October 30, 2025.
By Maureen Kinyanjui