National Police Service

MULTI-AGENCY TEAM RECOVERS STOLEN LIVESTOCK IN MARSABIT COUNTY

A multi-agency security team has successfully recovered 251 sheep and goats that had been stolen by suspected bandits in Loiyangalani Sub-County.

As the pursuit intensified, the officers tracked the stolen animals to the Lokilipi and Sarima areas, where they encountered armed bandits, leading to a confrontation marked by an exchange of gunfire. This forced the suspects to abandon the livestock and flee.

The 251 animals have been placed under police custody pending identification, verification, and eventual handover to their rightful owners.

This successful operation serves as yet another demonstration of the National Police Service's continued crackdown on banditry and stock theft, reaffirming its commitment to restoring security and protecting life and property.

IG NPS JOINS THE PRESIDENT IN CELEBRATING THE 63RD MADARAKA DAY IN WAJIR COUNTY

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, today 1st June 2026, joined His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, alongside national and county leaders, in commemorating the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Wajir Stadium in Wajir County, under the theme: “Education, Skills and the Future.”

IG Kanja was accompanied by the Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, Mr. Eliud Lagat; the Deputy Inspector General, Administration Police Service, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli; the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mr. Mohamed Amin; the Commandant of the General Service Unit, Mr. Ranson Lolmodoni, SAIG; and other senior security officers.

In his address, H.E. the President reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, dignity, and development for every Kenyan.

He emphasised that no part of the country is too remote to deserve opportunity, security, education, infrastructure, and government services.

The President underscored education as the bridge between exclusion and opportunity, noting its central role in empowering future generations and driving national transformation.

The National Police Service remains aligned with the spirit of this year’s Madaraka Day theme through ongoing police reforms focused on professionalism, inclusivity, service delivery, and institutional transformation.

As Kenya commemorates 63 years of self-rule, the National Police Service reaffirms its commitment to serving and protecting all Kenyans, residents and visitors alike.

Other senior officers present included the KPS Director of Planning, Mr. Peter Ndung’u, SAIG; the KPS Director of Community Policing, Ms. Judy Lamet, SAIG; the Commandant of RDU, Mr. Geoffrey Otunge, SAIG; the APS Chief of Staff, Mr. James Kamau, SAIG; and the DCI Director of Forensic, Mr. Sospeter Munyi, SAIG, among other senior commanders.

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The Inspector General of Police, Mr.Douglas Kanja, has arrived at Wajir Stadium to join the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto, alongside other leaders, in commemorating the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations themed "Education, Skills and the Future" at the new Wajir Stadium in Wajir County.

The Inspector General is accompanied by the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Mr.Eliud Lagat; the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service, Mr.Gilbert Masengeli; the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mr.Mohamed Amin; and the Commandant of the General Service Unit, Mr.Ranson Lolmodoni, among other senior officers.