Police & Security
Law enforcement agencies, oversight bodies, and justice institutions
Kenya Police Service
Law EnforcementNational police force responsible for law enforcement, public safety, and crime prevention across Kenya.
Inspector General:Douglas Kanja
Officers:~120,000
Stations:0+ tracked
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
InvestigationElite investigative unit responsible for serious crimes, terrorism, and corruption investigations.
Director:Mohamed Amin
Headquarters:Kiambu Road, Nairobi
Established:1960
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
OversightCivilian oversight body mandated to investigate police misconduct and ensure accountability.
Chairperson:Anne Makori
Established:2011
Status:Ineffective
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
ProsecutionConstitutional office responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and protecting public interest.
Director:Renson Ingonga
Deputy:Grace Ombati
Status:Compromised