Kenya Police

The Kenya Police Service is a national body in charge of law enforcement in Kenya. It is subordinate to National Police Service which is headed by Inspector General of Police who exercises independent command over the Service. Kenya Police is headed by Deputy Inspector General. Kenya Police is divided into Service Headquarters in Nairobi, Formations, General Duty Commands and Training Institutions.

Kenya Police Service
Polisi wa Kenya
Askaris
The Kenya Police patch.
Flag of the Kenya Police
Common nameKenya Police
Karau/Polisi
AbbreviationK. P. S
MottoUtumishi kwa Wote
(English: "Service to All")
Agency overview
Formed1906
DissolvedN/A
Employeesapprox. 101,000=
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionKEN
Map of Kenya Police Service's jurisdiction
Size581,309 square kilometres (224,445 sq mi)
Population47,564,000 Kenya
Primary governing bodyKenya
Secondary governing bodyIPOA
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersVigilance House, Harambee Ave, Nairobi
Police Officers80,000 (approx)
Agency executive
Parent agencyNational Police Service
Units
List
  • • Airports Police Unit
  • • Dog Unit(K9 Unit)
  • • Diplomatic Police Unit
  • • General Service Unit (GSU)
  • • Marine Police Unit
  • • Police College
  • • Presidential Escort Unit
  • • Railway Police Unit
  • • Tourist Police Unit
  • • Traffic Police Unit
CountiesCounties of Kenya
Facilities
AirbasesWilson Airport
Mil Mi-17, MBB Bo 105 Cessnas15
Website
kenyapolice.go.ke

Administration Police Service is commanded through a hierarchy separate from that of the Kenya Police For other state security bodies see Law enforcement in Kenya. Recruitment to the police service is done on yearly basis.

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