Ministry of Interior | Kenya

Official handle for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Republic of Kenya.

[Ministry of Interior | Kenya @InteriorKE]

18 counties have been identified requiring priority preparedness and response measures because of their exposure to flooding, landslides, drought, food insecurity, disease outbreaks and other possible El Nino related impacts.

The national risk assessment, prepared by the National Disaster Operations Centre @NDOCKenya, places counties in the Coastal, Lake Basin, Rift Valley and North Eastern regions among the areas facing the highest level of vulnerability.

Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu have also been singled out as high-risk urban centres.

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Uasin Gishu County is located within the Great Rift Valley, bordering Elgeyo Marakwet to the east and Nandi to the west.

The County has firmly established its reputation as Kenya’s 🇰🇪 key breadbaskets and, through Eldoret, is the City to generations of World Class Athletics Champions.

Together, the three neighbouring counties are co-hosting this year’s Mashujaa Day Celebrations setting the national stage for the North Rift region.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

The new Gikomba Market

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And to think, this all began with young people enrolled to clean the Nairobi River and reclaim degraded riparian areas.

What some see as ‘just cleaning’ is work helping to regenerate the river corridor and reimagine it for major infrastructure and new development.

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“To every officer serving our country with courage and determination,

Kenya as a nation appreciates your service.

Kenya values your sacrifice,

and Kenya will always stand with you.”

- President and Commander in Chief, H.E William Ruto

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

As we approach the next General Election, we call on the National Police Service to uphold law and order without fear or favour, and to discharge its constitutional mandate with the highest standards of professionalism.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Further, through Usalama Cover, under the Social Health Authority, more than 138,000 police and prison officers have access to a dedicated medical scheme, ensuring access to quality healthcare.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Through the Affordable Housing Programme, we are building 28,000 housing units across the country, providing police officers with decent and secure homes for themselves and their families.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We have invested KSh21 billion of the KSh30 billion earmarked to modernise our police service, equipping our officers with the tools, technology and capabilities they need to protect citizens and safeguard Kenya.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Presided over the 50th General Service Unit recruits Pass-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi 'B' Campus in Utawala, Nairobi, marking an important milestone in achieving the ideal police-to-population ratio.

[KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H @kipmurkomen]

Our National Police Service continues to do a good job, keeping our country safe and secure.

They are combating security threats, including terrorism, organised crime, goonism and banditry.

To curb crime in a few trouble spots, we are scaling up operations and leveraging the experiences from our previous successes in the Kerio Valley and other places.

We are modernizing equipment, revitalizing training and improving officer welfare among other reforms geared at transforming the National Police Service into a people-centred institution.

We have also institutionalised the Jukwaa La Usalama, involving local communities and students through Jukwaa La Wasomi, in security management at the local level.

This morning, I joined H.E. President @WilliamsRuto for the 50th GSU Passing-Out Parade at the Embakasi ‘B’ Campus in Nairobi.

The President also flagged off 20 new vehicles as part of our ongoing mobility enhancement to ensure faster and more effective policing. We have replaced 1,175 in the past year, while another 2,232 are set for replacement within the next three months.

I commend the graduands for their hard work and discipline, which saw them complete 9 months of intensive and rigorous training.

Go serve with dignity, discipline and integrity.

[Dr. Raymond Omollo — CBS @ray_omollo]

Ongoing reforms in the National Police Service (NPS) continue to strengthen policing through sustained recruitment, enhanced training and improved operational capacity.

[National Police Service-Kenya @NPSOfficial_KE]

𝗛.𝗘. 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗠 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗦' 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦-𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗣𝗖 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗜 '𝗕' 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦

A spectacular display of discipline, precision and patriotism unfolded today, 18 September 2026, at the National Police College, Embakasi 'B' Campus, as His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya, presided over the 50th General Service Unit (GSU) Recruits' Passing-Out Parade. The ceremony marked the culmination of the recent National Police Service (NPS) cohort graduation series.

In his address, President Ruto highlighted the unique status of the General Service Unit as an elite unit within the NPS, emphasising that GSU officers constitute a formidable force tasked with confronting and neutralising threats to the peace and order of the Republic.

He commended the graduands for their endurance throughout the highly intensive training programme and urged them to discharge their duties with integrity and courage.

The Head of State emphasised that improving the welfare of police officers, including housing, healthcare and competitive remuneration, remains a top priority of his administration. He reiterated that the Government is prioritising the modernisation of the police to keep pace with evolving security threats.

In his remarks, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, congratulated the new officers on their resilience and readiness to serve, reminding them of their solemn duties and the sacred oath of allegiance they had taken. The Cabinet Secretary commended the NPS leadership and college instructors for their dedication to producing highly disciplined and professional police officers.

Highlighting shifts in policing, CS Murkomen noted that the insightful recommendations of the Jukwaa la Usalama have been significantly bolstered by active community policing in our neighbourhoods, alongside major successes achieved through extensive crackdowns on drugs and narcotics.

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, affirmed that the new constables are fully prepared to join their colleagues in undertaking their responsibilities with discipline, professionalism and patriotism. He highlighted ongoing NPS restructuring programmes, including the review and realignment of the mandates of core formations such as the Metropolitan Police Unit, the National Government Administration Police Unit and the Quick Response Unit.

The Deputy Inspector General, KPS, Mr. Eliud Lagat, commended the graduands and noted that the newly graduating cohort represents a vital boost in human resource capacity that will significantly advance efforts towards achieving the globally recommended citizen-to-police ratio. He assured the nation that the recruits had undergone intensive and comprehensive modern training.

During today's ceremony, the President officially opened the GSU Embakasi Health Centre SHA Block and flagged off a fleet of vehicles to be used in service delivery to the public.

Also present were the Principal Secretary, State Department for Interior and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo; NPS Secretary Administration and Accounting Officer, Ms. Bernice Lemedeket; the Deputy Inspector-General of the Administration Police Service, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli; the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mr. Mohammed Amin; senior government officials; members of the Diplomatic Corps; senior NPS officers; members of the public; family and friends.

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Support goes such a long way

No journey is walked alone.

The support of families, mentors and the leadership plays a powerful role in shaping those who step forward to serve.

Today, we celebrate not only the GSU recruits, but everyone who stood with them along the way.

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After 9 months of training in discipline, endurance and service to our country, GSU recruits graduate to officers.

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Three pass out parades in three weeks.

The 50th GSU Recruits Pass Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘B’ Campus, Nairobi.

[Kenya Police Service @PoliceKE]

50 years. 50 parades. One proud GSU tradition.

Deputy Inspector General KPS Mr. Eliud Lagat welcomed H.E. President Dr. William Ruto to the National Police College Embakasi ‘B’ Campus for the 50th GSU Passing-Out Parade.

He said the Golden Jubilee marks the entry of a new generation of highly trained, specialised officers into the Kenya Police Service, tested in discipline, endurance, leadership and operational skills.

“Carry the lessons from this college into every assignment,” the DIG told the graduands.

To the families, he said: “This is your day too. Their success is yours as well.”

[KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H @kipmurkomen]

Attending the 50th GSU Passing-Out Parade at Embakasi ‘B’ Campus, Nairobi.

Earlier, H.E. President @WilliamSamoeiRuto opened the newly expanded GSU Hospital at the campus.

Accredited under the Social Health Authority, the facility will extend access to quality healthcare beyond our officers and their families to the wider Embakasi community.

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The 50th General Service Unit (GSU) Pass Out Parade is taking place today at the National Police College - Embakasi ‘B’ Campus, Nairobi.

The graduating recruits complete their basic training at an institution dedicated to developing highly qualified officers for operational policing who are ready to serve and protect the country.

Watch the ceremony live, presided over by H.E. President William Ruto.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Passing-out Parade of GSU Recruits, Embakasi, Nairobi https://t.co/xjapnSktO7

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𝗡𝗣𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔����𝗘: 𝗜𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗝𝗔 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗣𝗖 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗜 '𝗕' 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗦' 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚-𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘

The Inspector-General of the National Police Service, Mr. Douglas Kanja, MGH, CBS, OGW, has arrived at the National Police College, Embakasi 'B' Campus, ahead of today's passing-out ceremony.

The IG was received at the institution by DIG-KPS, Mr. Eliud Lagat; DIG-APS, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli; Director DCI, Mr. Mohamed Amin; GSU Commandant, Mr Johanna Tonui, AIG; among other senior NPS officers.

Today's Passing-Out Parade will be officially presided over by His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.