In a statement issued early Friday evening NPS now says in efforts to become more professional, efficient and responsive they have partnered with the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) to conduct a comprehensive systems review, identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities that enable corruption.

Police Spokesperson Michael Muchiri Nyaga. Photo: Facebook

The statement signed by the Director of Corporate Communication and Spokesperson Michael Muchiri Nyaga further stated the commitment of NPS in intensifying anti-corruption measures, striving for the highest standards of service, public trust and accountability through professionalism and community engagement.

Kenya’s National Police Service has been in the international limelight for excessive brutality in the way it handled the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.

Across the continent, the elite General Service Unit (GSU) and the Anti-stock Theft Unit (ASTU) are considered to be some of the best trained in their categories with the reece squad entrusted with VVIP bodyguard duties.

Cases of bribe taking among officers abound, particularly in the traffic department. Photo: NMG

The ordinary Kenya Police, however, has lost credibility among the people it purports to protect with frequent cases of senseless brutality and bribe taking.

The move to accept vulnerabilities and move forward to institute internal disciplinary mechanisms will certainly bear positive fruit.