Kenya

The Kenya Police Service

Headed by a Commissioner of Police who commands a force of more than 35,000 officers, the Kenya Police Service (KPS) is a department of the Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security. Its Headquarters are located in Nairobi's Central Business District.

The General Service Unit is an independent paramilitary mobile police force used for the apprehension of dangerous, syndicated or armed criminals.

KPS vision

To be a world class police service, with a people-friendly, responsive and professional workforce.

KPS mission

Committed to providing quality police services to meet the expectations of our customers by upholding the rule of law and creating and maintaining strong partnerships for conducive social, economic and political development of Kenya.

KPS core functions

• Maintenance of law and order;
• Preservation of peace;
• Protection of life and property;
• Prevention and detection of crime;
• Apprehension of offenders; 
• Law enforcement.  

INTERPOL Nairobi

The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for Kenya deals with a number of priority crime areas. These include:

• Drugs and organized crimes;
• Financial and high-tech crimes;
• Motor vehicle theft crimes;
• Public safety and terrorism;
• Environmental crime;
• Maritime piracy.