The National Police Service is under the independent command of the Inspector General. The Kenya Police Service(KPS) and the Administration Police Service(APS) are each headed by a Deputy Inspector General whereas the Directorate of Criminal Investigation(DCI) is headed by a Director. The current Deputy Inspector General of the KPS is Mr. Eliud Lagat, EBS, OGW, HSC, SS, ndc(K). Mr. Gilbert Masengeli MBS,OGW, SS is the Deputy Inspector General for the Administration Police Service and Mr. Mohamed I. Amin, EBS, OGW, ndc(K) is the serving Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.
Objects and Functions of the National Police Service
Pursuant to Article 244 of the Constitution, the objects and functions of NPS include:
a) Strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members;
b) Prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability;
c) Comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
d) Train staff to the highest possible standards of competence and integrity and to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity; and
e) Foster and promote relationships with the broader society.
