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LAWS OF KENYA
NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE ACT
THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE STANDING ORDERS
LEGAL NOTICE 100 OF 2017
- Commenced on 9 June 2017
- [Amended by National Police Service Standing (Amendment) Orders, 2020 (Legal Notice 208 of 2020) on 18 December 2020]
- [Revised by 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on 31 December 2022]
Part I - CONSTITUTION, ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL
Chapter 1
CONSTITUTION, ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL
1. Establishment and composition of the National Police ServiceChapter 2
THE KENYA POLICE SERVICE
1. Establishment and constitution of the ServiceThe Kenya Police Service is established under Article 243(2)(a) of the Constitution and consists of the ranks set out under the First Schedule to the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84).2. Command of the Kenya Police ServiceChapter 3
THE ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE
1. Constitution of the ServiceThe Administration Police Service established under Article 243 (2) (b) of the Constitution shall consists of the ranks set out under the First Schedule to the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84).2. Command of the ServiceChapter 4
THE DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
1. Establishment and constitution of the DirectorateThe Directorate of Criminal Investigations established under section 28 of the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84) and shall consist the Director and such number of officers as may be assigned to it by the Commission.2. Command of the DirectorateChapter 5
INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT
1. Establishment and constitutionChapter 6
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE AIRWING
1. Establishment and constitution of the Air WingPursuant to section 10(h) and (r) of the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84), there is established the National Police Service Air Wing Unit consisting of the Director and such number of officers as may be assigned to the Unit.2. Command of the UnitChapter 7
FORMATIONS, UNITS AND COMPONENTS
1. Organization of the Service.Part I - KENYA POLICE SERVICE FORMATIONS, UNITS AND COMPONENTS
4. National Police College, Kiganjo CampusThe National Police College, Kiganjo Campus is established to train recruits and officers of all cadres in the National Police Service nationally and internationally as provided in Chapter 11 and 71 of these Standing Orders.5. Tourist Police Unit.The Tourist Police Unit is established to undertake the following functions—PART II—ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE FORMATIONS, UNITS, AND COMPONENTS
14. Security of Government Building and VIP Protection UnitThe Security of Government Buildings & VIP Protection Unit shall undertake the following functions—Part III - DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS FORMATIONS, UNITS, AND COMPONENTS
Chapter 8
RANKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ranking Structure of National Police ServiceThe National Police Service consists of the following ranks as set out in the First Schedule of the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84)—(a)Inspector-General;(b)Deputy Inspector-General;(c)Senior Assistant Inspector-General;(d)Assistant Inspector-General;(e)Commissioner;(f)Senior Superintendent;(g)Superintendent;(h)Assistant Superintendent;(i)Chief Inspector;(j)Inspector;(k)Senior sergeant;(l)Sergeant;(m)Corporal; and(n)Constable.2. Amendment of the ScheduleThe Cabinet Secretary may, on the advice of the National Police Service Commission from time to time, by an Order published in the Gazette, amend the ranking structure.3. General roles and responsibilitiesDespite the job descriptions contained in these Standing Orders, every police officer regardless of the rank shall be under an obligation to undertake the duties and discharge the responsibilities assigned to a police officer by the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84).PART I - NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
4. Duties of Principal Assistant to the Inspector-GeneralThe Principal Assistant to the Inspector-General, National Police Service shall be responsible for co-ordinating the work of Directorates at the Office of the Inspector-General and ensuring efficiency in the administration of National Police Service.5. Personal staff to the Inspector-GeneralThe Personal staff to the Inspector-General—Part II - KENYA POLICE AND ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICES
7. Duties of Principal Assistants to Deputy Inspectors-GeneralThe Principal Assistant to the respective Deputy Inspector-General Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service—Part III - FORMATION, UNITS AND COMPONENTS
18. Unit Commander or Commandant.The Police Commander in charge of a Unit or Formation shall perform specialized duties assigned to the Unit or Formation under Chapter 7 of Service Standing Orders and shall be responsible to the respective Deputy Inspector General for—PART IV - DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
24. Duties of Principal Assistant to Director Criminal InvestigationPart V - INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT
30. Duties of Deputy Director Internal Affairs UnitThe Deputy Director shall responsible for the Director Internal Affairs Unit for–(a)effective and efficient administration and operation of the Unit;(b)dissemination and implementation of the Unit decisions;(c)assuming the duties of the Director of Internal Affairs Unit in his absence;(d)performing any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Internal Affairs Unit.31. Head of Operations at the Internal Affairs UnitThe Head of Operations shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for—(a)co-ordination of all activities of the Unit, Sections, Regional, County offices and ensuring high performance levels in all operational areas;(b)co-ordination and liaison with government departments, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders on matters pertaining to the investigation of police misconduct;(c)preparation of regular inspection reports (monthly, quarterly and annually);(d)conducting annual inspections of the regional and county Unit’s Internal Affairs Unit offices;(e)providing adequate security services for the Unit;(f)performance of any other function that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Internal Affairs Unit.32. Head of Human Capital ManagementThe Head of Human Capital Management shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for—(a)overseeing the recruitment process in the Unit;(b)supporting the general administration of the staff;(c)overseeing the Training, development and placement of staff;(d)advising on human capital management, policies and guidelines;(e)processing performance appraisal and management of staff;(f)presiding over appeals, promotions and discipline;(g)planning and co-ordination of Human Capital Management activities for efficient and effective delivery of services in the Unit;(h)the management of the Unit’s staff records;(i)the preparation and review of job descriptions;(j)the welfare of the officers;(k)retirement, resignation, removals or dismissals;(l)police law examination for members of inspectorate and gazetted officers;(m)confirmation in appointments; and(n)performing of any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Director.33. Head of Legal ServicesThe Head of Legal Services shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for—(a)offering advice and guidance on legal matters to the Unit;(b)handling litigation cases and providing adequate representation of the Unit in civil and criminal Court proceedings, in consultation with Office of the Inspector General;(c)drafting policies and regulations including drafting and reviewing of contracts;(d)carrying out comprehensive analysis of evidence, which includes evaluation of evidence gathered in the course of investigations and to prepare legal reports and briefs;(e)providing liaison with Independent Policing Oversight Authority, Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, National Police Service Commission, Services, Directorate and other relevant State Agencies;(f)preparing statutory performance and annual reports in liaison with the Heads of other Sections of the Unit; and(g)performing of any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Director.34. Regional Internal Affairs Unit Unit’s OfficerThe Regional Internal Affairs Unit Officer shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for—(a)the effective administration and operations of the Regional Internal Affairs Unit unit’s office;(b)receiving and investigating cases of police misconduct;(c)ensuring the organisation, supervision and efficiency of the Unit in the respective regions, by keeping the Director of Internal Affairs Unit up to date with all trends of complaints against police in their Regions;(d)liaising with the Unit’s Internal Affairs Unit headquarters on matters investigation of police misconduct;(e)liaising with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Independent Policing Oversight Authority, the Services and Directorate Criminal Investigations within their areas on matters of investigations of police misconduct;(f)preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual returns, which returns shall include: number of complaints received during the month and the cumulative number and the number of cases under investigations and those that have been concluded;(g)prompt reporting of any serious complaints of police misconduct to Director Internal Affairs Unit of the Unit;(h)personally visiting areas where serious incidents of police misconduct occurs for purposes of documentation and initiating investigations;(i)keeping and maintaining a record of the facts in respect of any complaint or investigations; and(j)performing of any other related duty as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Director.35. Head of Investigations.The Head of Investigations shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for—(a)leading and directing investigations into complaints against police misconduct;(b)providing support and guidance to all investigators in the Unit;(c)assigning investigation duties to the staff and ensure timely completion of investigations;(d)ensuring all investigators adhere to the investigation standards as specified in the enabling guidelines, statutory requirements and other Service policy guidelines;(e)undertaking joint investigation duties with Independent Policing Oversight Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other government law enforcement agencies as and when may be directed by the Director of the Internal Affairs Unit;(f)liaising with the head of complaints management on compilation of statistical analysis of cases handled by the Unit;(g)ensuring compliance with summonses, decisions and orders of the Unit; and(h)performing of any other duty that may be assigned, from time to time, by the Director.36. Head of Complaints Management.The Sub-County Directorate of Criminal Investigations Commanders are responsible to the County Directorate of Criminal Investigations Commanders for—(a)receiving and recording all complaints made to the Unit while ensuring that each case is allocated a reference number;(b)supervising the operations of anonymous reporting and information system;(c)continuously updating the complaint management database;(d)compilation of statistical analysis of complaints and trends for the Inspector-General, National Police Service Commission, Independent Policing Oversight Authority, Commission of Administrative Justice and field offices;(e)following up on cases of police misconduct with the Services and the Authority;(f)acknowledging complaints and maintaining feedback systems in the Unit;(g)giving guidance to complainants on matters of enquiries; and(h)performing of any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Director.37. Head of LogisticsThe Head of logistics Section shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for—(a)preparation and submission of annual procurement work plan for the Unit;(b)preparation and maintenance of the Unit’s infrastructure and support facility;(c)provision of the Unit’s general stores;(d)replacement and maintenance of tools and equipment;(e)coordination and acquisition of the Unit’s stationery, manuals and pamphlets;(f)provision and kitting of all staff in accordance to laid down scale of issue; and(g)keeping records of the Unit’s logistical requirements.(h)the Unit’s fleet management;(i)liaison with the Chief Service Armourer on the issuance of firearms to unit staff;(j)organize for regular range practice for the unit’s staff; and(k)performing of any other duty that may be assigned by the Director.38. Head of intelligence and surveillance.The Head of Intelligence and surveillance shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for—(a)supervision of covert and overt investigations and reporting misconduct members of the Service;(b)developing and implementation of intelligence collection strategies;(c)supervision and co-ordinating the use of various covert surveillance techniques;(d)liaising with other agencies and government departments on matters of intelligence collection;(e)ensuring that special security and regulatory restrictions are adhered to in maintaining integrity of the investigations;(f)supporting security programs including physical security vulnerabilities;(g)provision of timely intelligence updates to the Unit;(h)keeping records of intelligence data;(i)offering facilitation of intelligence officers;(j)intelligence technical advice; and(k)performing of any other duty that may be assigned by the Director.39. County Internal Affairs Unit officer(a)be responsible to the Regional Internal Affairs Unit officer for effective administration and operations of the County Internal Affairs staff;(b)liaise with the Regional Internal Affairs Unit office on investigations concerning police misconduct;(c)conduct inspection of police records and holding facilities within the county including formation and unit bases and submit a detailed report with recommendations to the Regional Internal Affairs Unit officer for onward submission to the Director Internal Affairs Unit;(d)where necessary, liaise with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Independent Policing Oversight Authority, National Police Service Commission, the Services and Directorate of Criminal Investigations within their areas on matters of investigations of police misconduct;(e)visit areas of serious incidents of police misconduct, initiate prompt investigations and immediately submit a brief to the Regional Internal Affairs Unit Officer;(f)preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual returns which returns shall include number of complaints received during period under review and cumulative number, number of cases under investigations and finalised, monthly expenditure and any other related matters; and(g)performing of any other duty that may be assigned by the Director Internal Affairs Unit.40. Functions of the Head of Corporate CommunicationsThe Head of the corporate communications shall be responsible to the Director Internal Affairs Unit for–(a)developing, writing and communications materials, including press releases and social media content;(b)maintaining digital media archives including photos and videos;(c)managing the Unit resource centre and disseminating information to the public;(d)creating public awareness on Units mandates and functions through sensitization and other communications platforms;(h)responding to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications;(i)plan, coordinate and manage events in the Unit; and(j)develop in-house journals for publishing such as magazines, annual reports, brochures, articles, newsletters and audio-visual materials.41. Order of precedenceThe order of precedence of police officers of the same rank shall be according to the dates of their appointment in the rank.42. Co-operation and support across the ServiceAn officer in the Service may, in the performance of his duties and responsibilities request for assistance from the Kenya Police Service, the Administration Police Service, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations or Internal Affairs Unit, as may be necessary.43. Offences, to be notified to Director of Criminal InvestigationsOffences stipulated under Appendix 42 together with all offences under the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act(Cap. 7H), Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (Cap. 59A) and any other specified offences shall be notified to the Director of Criminal Investigations by the police officers whose area the offences have been committed.[L.N. 208/2020, s. 7.]Chapter 9
CHAIN OF COMMAND
1. Chain of CommandChapter 10
STRUCTURE OF POLICE STATIONS, POSTS, PATROL BASES, UNITS AND UNIT BASES
1. Designation of Police Stations, Outposts, Posts, Units and Unit basesChapter 11
NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
1. Establishment of training institutionsPART I — NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS UNDER ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE
3. Training institutionsThe following are the Training Institutions in the Administration Police Service and their mandates and the training in the institutions shall be conducted in accordance with the approved training curriculum—PART II-NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS UNDER KENYA POLICE SERVICE
15. Kenya Police Driving School.The mandate of the Kenya Police Driving School shall be to—Part III - TRAINING INSTITUTIONS UNDER DIRECTORATE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
20. National Criminal Investigations AcademyThe mandate of the National Criminal Investigations Academy shall be to—(a)train officers to the highest standard of professionalism, competency and integrity;(b)develop relevant criminal investigation courses and programmes for the academy, police institutions and other Government agencies;(c)offer training on Criminal investigations to DCI officers;(d)offer criminal investigation programmes to police officers and other government institutions on request;(e)be a Research Centre on Criminal Investigations and other government officers;(f)offer financial management courses to officers attending Courses;(g)offer training on peace support operation related courses;(h)offer police science programs in collaboration with institutions of higher learning; and(i)manage rehabilitation programmes for police officers.[L.N. 208/2020, s. 10.]Chapter 12
COUNTY POLICING AUTHORITY
1. Establishment of the County Policing AuthorityThere shall be established a County Policing Authority in respect of each county as set out in section 41 of the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84).2. ChairpersonThe Authority shall be chaired by the Governor or a member of the County Executive Committee appointed by the Governor.3. Composition of the AuthorityThe Authority shall comprise of—(a)the Governor or a member of the County Executive Committee appointed by the Governor;(b)a representative of the National Intelligent Service;(c)county representatives appointed by the Inspector-General, who shall comprise the heads of the National Police Service, the National Intelligence Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations at the County level;(d)two elected members nominated by the County Assembly;(e)the chairperson of the County Security Committee;(f)at least six other members appointed by the Governor, from among the following categories of persons ordinarily resident in the County—(i)the business sector;(ii)community based organizations;(iii)women;(iv)persons with special needs;(v)religious organizations; and(vi)the youth.4. Recruitment of members of AuthorityThe members of the Authority shall be recruited in accordance with the procedure set out under section 41 of the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84).5. County Policing GuidelinesNomination, appointment, removal from office, vacancy of office and filling of vacancy of members of the Authority shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued and published by the Cabinet Secretary.6. Functions of the Authority
Part II - GENERAL PROVISIONS
IntroductionThe Orders under this Part will serve as guidelines for Members of the Service. They are, however, not designed to supersede the laws of the Country nor good judgment. When a police officer acts reasonably, in good faith and in the best interests of all concerned, the officer’s judgment will be upheld; if the officer acts otherwise, that officer shall be subject to disciplinary process. A police officer shall always act in accordance to these guidelines and when in doubt may seek the guidance of his/her seniors.Advisory Committee on Service Standing OrdersAll members of the Service are encouraged to offer suggestions for additions, revisions or improvement to Orders. The following procedure will be followed in the development, alteration and maintenance of the Service Standing Orders.The Inspector-General may appoint an Advisory Committee to review any Order. The Committee shall be representative of the various entities of the Service and will act to offer advice to the Inspector-General on matters of the Order(s) in question.The heads of various entities of the Service shall be responsible for initiating the review and development of various Orders relevant to their functions. The heads of various entities may submit their proposals to the Advisory Committee. They will also be responsible for developing all Operational Manuals in line with Service Standing Orders. The Advisory Committee shall review proposed changes in Order(s) as well as continually review existing Orders.Public Participation in Development and Review of Service Standing OrdersMembers of the Service having suggestions for, or concerns with particular Orders and/or Operational Manuals may make or submit their suggestions or concerns in writing to the Head of Entity or directly to the chairperson of the Advisory Committee. The suggestion or concern may include an explanation of the problem, a proposed solution and all available information relevant to the suggestion or concern. Upon receipt of such suggestions the Head of Entity shall prepare submissions/recommendations to the Advisory Committee.The Advisory Committee shall take reasonable steps to enlist participation of members of the public and other police officers in the process of development and/or review of Service Standing Orders. The Advisory Committee may solicit and consider comments from police officers as well as those outside the Service. The Committee shall develop a draft Order or modification of existing Order. The draft will be reviewed by the Inspector-General before being issued in accordance with the law.Maintenance and Distribution of Orders, Regulations and Operational ManualsThe Inspector-General shall issue Orders in accordance with Section 10(1)(r) of the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84). The Orders shall be made available to each serving police officer and wherever possible be accessible to the public. Service Standing Orders, issued in the Service is as follows:—(i)Service Standing Orders are those which affect the Service as a whole. County/Formation Standing Orders are those which the County Commanders may issue at his/her discretion in accordance with the policy laid down in Service Standing Orders, which may be required to meet the specific needs of that County/Formation.(ii)Sub-County Standing Orders are those which the Sub-County Commanders may issue at his/her own discretion in accordance with the policy laid down in Service County/Formation Standing Orders, but which may be required to meet the specific needs of that Sub-County.(iii)Ward/Post/Unit/Station Standing Orders are those which are required in respect of matters peculiar to the individual Station/Unit/Post/Ward and which are not the subject of any other Standing Orders. Officer-in-Charge in respect of post/station/ward(s) may also issue Standing Orders in respect of police post(s) under their command where such are necessary. Such Orders shall be consistent with the provisions of this Service Standing Orders.As a general principle—(a)County/Formation, Sub-County or Station Standing Orders should be issued to all subordinate Units in the Command.(b)Comprehensive Standing Orders shall be issued on the following:—(i)alarm and Fire orders;(ii)patrol and Beat;(iii)duties of Report Office, Staff and sentries;(iv)parades and Lectures;(v)duties peculiar to the formation such as those relating to High Court sessions, traffic control;(vi)any other instructions of a permanent nature appertaining to police duties and administration not covered by instruction of higher authority.(c)All Police Station Standing Orders must be approved by the heads of the National Police Service at the County and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations at the Sub-County.(d)Alarm and Fire orders will include precise instructions on place(s) of assembly and individual and general duties in the event of an alarm. Fire orders will contain details of the location of fire-fighting appliances, electrical mains and switches. Practice alarms will be held frequently by day or night.(e)Formation Standing Orders will frequently be reviewed by the Commanders to ensure that they conform to conditions as at the time of review.(f)Inspecting Officers will ensure that up-to-date Standing Orders are in existence and that all personnel are acquainted with them.Review and Revisions of Orders including Operational ManualsOutdated or inadequate Orders including Operational Manuals shall be brought to the attention of the head of entity or officer commanding the affected entity. The head of such entity shall be responsible for notifying police officers of new or revised Orders including Operational Manuals. All police officers shall, upon notification, be responsible for implementing the Service Standing Orders or Operational Manuals.National Police Service Standing Orders and accompanying Operational ManualsEach entity within the National Police Service shall receive an initial issue of the National Police Service Standing Orders including accompanying Operational Manuals. The heads of these entities shall be responsible for updating their copy of the Service Standing Orders as from time to time issued by the Inspector-General. The Standing Orders shall be made available on the National Police Service intranet and website.Chapter 13
NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE AIRWING
1. The National Police Service Air wingChapter 14
ARMS AND AMMUNITION
1. Scale of issue| Dateand time of issue | Typeand register number of weapon | Typeand quantity of ammunition | Issuedto | Signatureor thumb print | Dateand time of return | Signatureof Officer-in- Charge armory | Signatureof a firearm returning officer |
| In armory | On guard patrol | With Armourer | Other duties | Total on charge | Ammunition held |
| Riffle.303 | |||||
| Riffle 7.62mm | |||||
| Riffle.22 | |||||
| GPMG | |||||
| S.M.G .9mm | |||||
| Auto pistols 9mm | |||||
| Auto pistols others | |||||
| Pistols Signal | |||||
| Revolver.38 | |||||
| Revolver .32 | |||||
| L.M.G .303 | |||||
| M16 | |||||
| M60 | |||||
| HK11 | |||||
| HK21 | |||||
| AK47 | |||||
| AK56 | |||||
| L1A1 | |||||
| L.M.G 7.62mm | |||||
| LMG 7.62/558 | |||||
| Riot Gun | |||||
| SMG MP5 | |||||
| SMM PARTCHET | |||||
| (Tear gas) | |||||
| Mortars | |||||
| Bayonet C/W scabbards | |||||
| Civilian_Riffles | |||||
| Civilian Pistols/Revolvers |
| Receipts | Issue | Stock | Blankcolumn | Date of receipt | From Whom Received | Relevant issuenot or file | Date ofissue | To whom issued |
Part II - MUSKETRY TRAINING
30. Training in the use of firearmsDANGER
RANGE BOUNDARY
KEEP OUT WHEN RED FLAGS ARE FLYING
AS FIRING IS THEN IN PROGRESS
HATARI
MPAKA WA SHABAA
USIPITE UBAO HUU KAMA BENDERA
NYEKUNDUINAONYESHWA KWA SABABU
WAKATI HUO WATU HUWA WANAPIGA RISASI
NB: When a range is situated in rural areas, the warning shall be repeated in local dialect.| No of Targets | Width at targets | Width at 1,000 metresbehind targets. |
| Four | 272 metres | 632 metres |
| Five | 296 metres | 676 metres |
| Six | 320 metres | 720 metres |
| Seven | 344 metres | 764 metres |
| Eight | 368 metres |
APPENDIX 14(a) PART I
SCALE OF ISSUE OF ARMS - KENYA POLICE SERVICE
| Weapon | NairobiCounty | County/ Formation Other Than In Operational Areas. | County/ Formation In Operational Areas. | K.P.C. | Kenya Railways AndPorts Unit | G.S.U | A.S.T.U. | D.C.I. | ||||
| Rifle.303/7.62mm | 1 perallranks | 1 per allranks | 1 per allranks | 1000 Unitcharge100 skeleton action. | 1 per all ranks | 1 per allranks 1000training school 100 skeleton. | 1 per allranks 100skeleton action | 20 D.C.I.perdivision | ||||
| AK47 | 1 perallranks | 1 per allranks | 1 per allranks | 1000 perall rank | 1 per all ranks | 1 per allranks 1000training | 1 per allranks | 1 per allranks | ||||
| L.M.G. | 10Nairobi County Hqs | 4 County Hqs | 4 per Sub-County. Hqs.4 per P/stn 4 per outpost | 10 Unit.Charge 3 skeleton action. | 4 per Sub-County Hqs | 30 GSU 20Trg school1 skeleton | 10 UnitHqs 1 skeleton action Trg wing. 6per group | - | ||||
| GPMG | 2 perSub-CountyHqs | 1 Per County.1 Per Sub-County Hqs | 2 County.Hqs. 1 Sub-County. Hqs.1 stn. Hq 1 out-post. | 5 per UnitCharge 1Sub-County Hqs | 1 Sub-County.Hqs | 10 G.S.U.Hqs 5 Trg.School 3 per platoon | Unit Hqs.2 pergroup | - | ||||
| S.M.G. | 5County. Hqs. 4Sub-County. Hqs. 3 per Stn.3 per post. | 3 County. Hqs. 4 Sub-County Hqs.3 per Stn. 3 per post. | 1 per gazette Officer Inspector, NCO except D.C.I. | 20 Unit charge. 5 skeleton | 3 FormationHqs. 5NbiCounty. 4Kilindini Sub-County. 3Nakuru Sub-County | 50 G.S.U. Hqs. 3 Coy Hqs. 5 per Platoon.50 Trgschool and skeleton action. | 10 UnitHqs. 4Group. 10Trg. 2 skeleton action. | 10 D.C.I. Hqs. | ||||
| Revolver.38/Auto pistol | 1 per all ranks. | 1 per Gazetted officer and inspector, 1 per Driver and operator | 1 per Gazetted officer and inspector | 100 Unit charge.10 skeleton action. | 100 NairobiCounty. 60Kilindini Sub-County. 60Nakuru County. | 1 per Gazetted Officer and Inspector.1 per allranksRecce | 1 per Gazetted Officer and Inspector10 unitHqrs. 10 | 1 per all ranks. | ||||
| Operator | 100 Trg School. 10 skeleton action | Trg. Wing skeleton action T/wing. | ||||||||||
| Pistol Signal1 inch | 5 AreaHqs. 2Sub-County. Hqs 3 per Stn | 4 per Sub-County. 3 per Stn. | 4 Sub-County Hqs.3 per Stn 3per post. | 5 Unit charge | 1 per Sub-County. 1 per Marine launching including sectionat | 20 G.S.U. Hqs. 20Trg school1 Coy Hqs.3 per platoon. | 5 UnitHqs10Trg Wing2 per group. | 5 per DCI division | ||||
| Kisumu. | ||||||||||||
| Rifles .227.62 conversion | 50 Unit charge | 30 CountyHqs | 30 CountyHqs | 100 Unit charge | 30 unit charge | 100 Trg school | 30 Trg wing. | |||||
| Revolver .22 | 30 weapon TrgUnit | 6 per Sub-County. | 6 per Sub-County. | 20 Unit charge | 6 per Sub-County. | 20 G.S.U.40 Trg school | 20 TrgWing | I per rank | 2 per RiotSquad | 10 Trg school 2per platoon | 2 per RiotSquad | - |
| Shotgun 12Bore | 1 per Sub-County Hqs. | 1 per Sub-County Hqs. | 4 per Sub-County. Hqs | 6 Unit charge | 1 per Sub-County Hqs | 12 Trg school | 6 TrgWing | 4 D.C.I. division. | ||||
| Mortar 60mm | - | - | 2 per P/Stn 1 per post | 4 Unit charge | - | 10 G.S.U.10 Trg school 3per platoon | 5 Unit 2 per group | - |
APPENDIX 14(a) - PART II- TRAINING AMMUNITION
| TRAINING AMMUNITION | |||||||
| FORMATION | Rifle7.62 mm | LMG | SMG | .22 (Rifle) | Revolver.38 | PistolAuto. | Revolver .22 |
| Kenya Police College, Anti- Stock Theft Unit (if issued with the weapon) | Roundper man | Roundper man | Roundper man | Roundper man | Round perman | Roundper man | Round per man |
| 20 permonth | 100 permonth | 50 permonth | 20 permonth | 18 permonth | 24 permonth | 36 per man permonth | |
| Stations and Posts outside operational areas | 40 permonth | 100 permonth | 50 permonth | 20 permonth | 18 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 18 per man perquarter |
| Stations and Posts outsideoperational areas (if issued with weapon). | - | 40 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 20 permonth | 18 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 36 per man perquarter |
| Kenya Police Formations and Units | 20 perperson | 40 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 20 perquarter | 18 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 26 per man permonth |
| National Criminal Investigations Academy | 20 perperson | 20 perperson | 20 perperson | 20 perperson | 20 perperson | 20 perperson | 20 per person |
APPENDIX 14(a) - PART III - SCALE OF ISSUE OF AMMUNITION ROUNDS PER WEAPON HELD - KENYA POLICE SERVICE
| Operation Area. | Urban StationsOutside OperationArea. | Rural Stations OutsideOperation Area. | G.S.U. | |||||
| UnitCharge | ServiceReserve | UnitCharge | ServiceReserve | Unit Charge | ServiceReserve | UnitCharge | Service Reserve | |
| Rifle 7.62 | 100 | 100 | 40 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 200 | 4000 |
| .22 Rifle | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Revolver.38 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 50 | 18 | 36 | - | - |
| AutomaticPistols | 16 | 8 | 24 | 50 | 18 | 36 | 24 | 500 |
| LMG 7.62 | 1,500PLUS 12 magazines | 500 plus4 magazine s | 500 plus 4 magazines | 500 plus 4 magazines | 500 plus 4 magazines | 500 plus 4 magazines | 1,500 plus12 magazines | 1,500 plus 12 magazines |
| 9mm Automatic carbine | 50 plus 12 magazines | 250 plus4 magazine s | 250 plus 4 magazines | 250 plus 4 magazines | 250 plus 4 magazines | 250 plus 4 magazines | 250 plus 4 magazines | 2500 plus 40 magazines |
| Pistol "1" | 12 cartridges of eachcolour | 12 cartridges of eachcolour | 12 cartridges of eachcolour | 12 cartridges of eachcolour | 12 cartridges of each colour | 12 cartridges of eachcolour | 12 cartridges of eachcolour | 12 cartridges of each colour |
APPENDIX 14(b) - PART 1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE - NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE.
PREPARATION:-Firers shall fire 5 rounds at 100m in lying position untimed – to determine their M.P.I (Mean Point of Intact).THIS SHALL NOT COUNT IN THE CLASSIFICATION| PRACTICE | TARGET | RANGE | ROUNDS | TIME LIMIT | DETAILS | H.P.S. |
| STAGE 1 | ||||||
| 1 | Fig.11/59 | 300m | 5 | 25 sec | In the aim. Targets shall appear for the appropriate time.On completion, the firers with safety catches applied shall move forward to 200m.Where they shall reload, 30 seconds after the disappearance of the target the 2nd practice shall commence. | 10 |
| 2 | Fig.11/59 | 200m | 5 | 25 sec | In the aim. Targets shall appear for the appropriate time. On completion, the firerswith safety catches applied shall move forward to 100m. Where they shall reload,30 seconds after the disappearance of the target the 2nd practice shall commence. | 10 |
| 3 | Fig.11/59 | 100m | 5 | 25 sec | In the aim. Target shall appear for the appropriate time. | 10 |
| STAGE 2 | ||||||
| 1. | Fig.11/59 | 300-50m | 10 | - | Firers shall stand on the 300m. Firing point with safety catches applied. On the orderfrom Range Officer they shall advance towards the butts. Targets shall be movingfrom left to right at normal walking pace during each exposure.Two shots shall be fired at each exposure using any position. After each exposure, safety catches shall be applied and the direction of the Range Officer. Position for stages one and two shall be prone. | 20 |
| TOTAL | 50 Points |
APPENDIX 14(b) - PART II REVOLVER AND AUTOMATIC PISTOL
| PRACTICE | TARGET | RANGE | ROUNDS | DETAILS | H.P.S. |
| PRACTICE | No.31xFig.11/59 | 20m | 6 | Time limit- 15 sec.Pistol may be cocked and must be held at45’ | 24 |
| PRACTICE | No. 31xFig.11/59 | 15m | 6 | Time limit- 15 sec.Pistol may be cocked and must be held at45’ | 24 |
| PRACTICE | No. 31xFig.11/59 | 15m | 6 | 3 appearance of sec. each at irregular intervals varying between 3 and 10 sec.2 shots at each appearance. Pistol may be cocked and must be held at 45’ | 24 |
| before each appearance. | |||||
| PRACTICE | No. 32xFig.11/59 | 10m | 6 | Time limit – 6 sec. 3 shots on each target. Pistol may be cocked and must be heldat 45’ | 24 |
| TOTAL | 92 |
APPENDIX 14(b) - PART III MACHINE CARBINE (PATCHETT)
| PRACTICE | TARGET | RANGE | ROUNDS | DETAILS | H.P.S. |
| 1. | No.31xFig.11/59 | 45M | 10 | Time limit-30 sec. | 40 |
| 2. | No.32xFig.11/59 | 30 | 10 | Time limit-10 sec. 5 shots at eachtarget. | 40 |
| 3. | No.31xFig.11/59 | 30 | 10 | 3 appearances of 3 sec. each atirregular intervals varying between3 and 10 sec. Any number of shotsmay be fired at each appearance. | 40 |
| TOTAL | 120 |
APPENDIX 14(c) - THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE CHALLENGE CUP FOR SMALL BORE SHOOTING RULES
DATE:APPENDIX 14(d) - THE ARVIND SHIELD SMALL-BORE RIFLE COMPETITION – NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE RULES
DATE:APPENDIX 14(e)-PART 1 - SCALE OF ISSUE OF ARMS-ADMINISTRATION POLICE
| Weapon | Major Cities | County/ Formation Other Than In Operational Areas | County/ Formation In Operational Areas. | Aptc, Apssc, Bps, Kftc | Sspu,Vipu Fsspu | Rdu Rbpu | Apsstpu | Sgb |
| Rifle .303/7.62mm/M16 | 1 per all ranks | 1 per all ranks | 1 per all ranks | 1000 Unit charge 80 skeleton action. | 1 per all ranks | 1 per all ranks 1000 training school 60 skeleton. | 1 per all ranks 10 skeleton action | 90 SGB Hqs |
| L.M.G./HK11/HK 21 | 40 Nairobi County Hqs | 10 County Hqs | 8 per Sub-County. Hqs. 4 per P/stn 4 per outpost | 20 Unit. Charge 3 skeleton action. | 8 per Sub-County Hqs | 100 RDU,RBPU 40 Trg school 6 skeleton | 30 Unit Hqs 4 skeleton action Trg wing. 8 per group | - |
| GPMG | 4 per Sub-County Hqs | 3Per County. 1 Per Sub-County Hqs | 4 per county .Hqs. 3 Sub-County. Hqs. 2 ward. Hq 1 out-post | 10 per Unit Charge 3 Sub-County Hqs | 3 Sub-County. Hqs | 12 RDU,RBPU, Hqs 5 Trg. School 4 per platoon | Unit Hqs. 3 per group | - |
| S.M.G/MP5/PAR CHET | 10 County. Hqs. 4 SubCounty. Hqs. 3 per Stn. 3 per post. | 5 COUNTY. Hqs. 4 SubCounty Hqs. 3 per Stn. 3 per post. | 1 per gazette Officer Inspector, NCO except D.C.I | 20 Unit charge. 5 skeleton | 4 Formation Hqs. | 100 RDU,RBPUHqs. 3 Coy Hqs. 5 per Platoon. 100Trg school and skeleton action. | 20Unit Hqs. 4 Group. 10 Trg. 2 skeleton action. | 20 SGB Hqs. |
| Revolver .38/Auto pistol | 1 per all ranks | 1 per Gazetted officer and inspector, 1 per Driver and operator | 1 per Gazetted officer and inspector | 150 Unit charge. 10 skeleton action. | 100 Per County | 1 per Gazetted Officer and Inspector. 1 per all ranks Recce | 1 per Gazetted Officer and Inspector 10 unit Hqrs. 10 | 1 per all ranks |
| Operator | 100 Trg School. 10 skeleton action | Trg. Wing skeleton action T/wing. | ||||||
| Pistol Signal 1 inch | 5 Area Hqs. 2 Sub-County. Hqs 3 per Stn | 4 per Sub-County. 3 per Stn. | 4 Sub-County Hqs. 3 per Stn 3 per post. | 5 Unit charge | 1 per Sub-County. 1 per Marine launching including section at migingo | 20 RDU,RBPU. Hqs. 20 Trg school 1 Coy Hqs. 3 per platoon | 5 Unit Hqs10 Trg Wing 2 per group. | |
| Rifles .22 7.62 conversion | 50 Unit charge | 30 ProvHqs | 30 ProvHqs | 100 Unit charge | 30 unit charge | 100 Trg school | 30 Trg wing. | |
| Revolver .22 | 30 weapon Trg Unit | 6 per Sub-County. | 6 per Sub-County. | 20 Unit charge | 6 per Sub-County. | 20 RDU,RBPU 40 Trg school | 20 Trg Wing | |
| Tear Gas pistol 1 ½ inch. | ½ inch. 1 per Riot Squad | 1 per Riot Squad | 1 per Riot Squad | 4 Unit charge | 1 per Riot Squad | 3 Trg school 1 per platoon | 1 per Riot Squad | - |
| Rifles Gas firing | 2 per Riot Squad | 2 per Riot Squad | 2 per Riot Squad | 10 Unit charge | 2 per Riot Squad | 10 Trg school 2 per platoon | 2 per Riot Squad | - |
| Shotgun 12 Bore | 1 per Sub-County Hqs. | 1 per Sub-County Hqs. | 4 per Sub-County. Hqs | 6 Unit charge | 1 per Sub-County Hqs | 12 Trg school | 6 Trg Wing | 4 SGB Hqs. |
| Mortar 60mm | - | - | 3 per P/Stn 1 per post | 4 Unit charge | - | 30 RBPU,RDU,APS STPU 10 Trg school 3 per platoon | 4 Unit 2 per group | - |
APPENDIX 14(e)-PART II
ADMINISTRATION POLICE TRAINING AMMUNITIONS
TRAINING AMMUNITION
| FORMATION | Rifle 7.62 mm | I.M.G | SMG | .22(Rifle) | Revolver .38 | Pistol Auto. | Revolver. 22 | |||||||
| APTC, APSSC, KFTC, BPS | Round per man | Round per man | Round per man | Round per man | Round per man | Round per man | Round per man | |||||||
| 20 per month | 100 per month | 50 per month | 20 per month | 18 per month | 24 per month | 36 per month | ||||||||
| 40 per month | 100 per month | 50 per month | 20 per month | 18 per quarter | 24 per quarter | 18 per man per quarter | ||||||||
| Stations and Posts outside operational areas (if issued with weapon). | - | 40 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 20 permonth | 18 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 36 per manper quarter | |||||||
| APS Units INCLUDING Reserves | 20 per person | 40 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 20 perquarter | 18 perquarter | 24 perquarter | 26 per manper month | |||||||
APPENDIX 14(e) — PART III
ADMINISTRATION POLICE SCALE OF ISSUE OF AMMUNITION ROUNDS PER WEAPON HELD
| Operation Area. | Urban Commands Outside Operation Area. | Rural Commands Outside Operation Area. | Rdu.Rbpu,Apsstpu, Sgb | |||||
| Unit Charge | Service Reserve | Unit Charge | Service Reserve | Unit Charge | Service Reserve | Unit Charge | Service Reserve | |
| Rifle 7.62 | 300 | 300 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 500 | 900 |
| .22 Rifle | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Revolver .38 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 70 | 30 | 40 | 36 | 3000 |
| Automatic Pistols | 40 | 38 | 50 | 100 | 36 | 60 | 60 | 1000 |
| LMG 7.62 | 2,500 PLUS 15 magazines | 600 plus 8 magazines | 700 plus 8 magazines | 700 plus 8 magazines | 700 plus 8 magazines | 900 plus 8 magazines | 3,500 plus 15 magazines | 2,500 plus 15 magazines |
| 9mm Automatic carbine | 80 plus 15 magazines | 250 plus 8 magazines | 350 plus 4 magazines | 350 plus 8 magazines | 350 plus 8 magazines | 350 plus 8 magazines | 350 plus 8 magazines | 350 plus 8 magazines |
| Pistol 1" | 15 cartridges of each colour | 15 cartridges of each colour | 15 cartridges of each colour | 15 cartridges of each colour | 15 cartridges of each colour | 15 cartridges of each colour | 15 cartridges of each colour | 15 cartridges of each colour |
Chapter 15
ARREST AND DETENTION RULES/PRISONERS AND ACCUSED PERSONS
APPENDIX 15 (a) — INSTANCES IN WHICH FINGERPRINTS SHOULD BE TAKEN AND THE TAKING IN TO CONSIDERATION OF OUTSTANDING CHARGE
WHEN TO TAKE FINGERPRINTSChapter 16
BOMB THREATS AND TERRORISM
1. Procedures and responsibilities in event of bomb threatsChapter 17
CHANGE OF COMMAND
1. Handing over notes and certificatePart I
Part II
APPENDIX 17(a) — NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE HANDING AND TAKING OVER CERTIFICATE COUNTY/FORMATION /SUB-COUNTY/STATION
FORM 17A
I acknowledge having taken over form.............. all arms, ammunition, furniture, equipment, stores, found property and exhibits according to formation records. I have also received balance of cash as follows:-| Imprest | Kshs. | |
| Cash....................... | ................................................. | |
| Paid Vouchers..................................... | ................................... | |
| Partly Paid Vouchers...................... | ............................... | |
| Reimbursement claimed...................... | ||
| ........................................................ | ||
| Video Ref............................... | ||
| Of.......................................... | ||
| Total............................ | ||
| Authorized imprest...................... | ................................................. | |
| Revenue...................................... | ................................. | |
| Welfare Fund Cash......................... | ...................................... | |
| Bank/Post Office Savings..................... | .................................. | |
| Office handing over | Office taking over | |
| ............................ | ||
| Handing-over suffer |
Chapter 18
CHAPLAINCY
Chapter 19
CIVILIAN FIREARMS CONTROL
1. Licensing officersAPPENDIX 19(a)− DUTIES OF SUB COUNTY AND STATION COMMANDERS
1. STATION COMMANDER| Chief Licensing Officer, | ||
| Central Firearms Bureau, | ||
| P.O. BOX 30263 - 00100, | ||
| NAIROBI. |
APPENDIX 19 (b) − NOTES FOR RECOMMENDING THE GRANT OF FIREARMS CERTIFICATES OR THE REFUSAL OF A CERTIFICATE
1. There are two aspects on which the Station and Sub-County Commanders are required to comment:(a)The suitability of the applicant to possess and use a firearm without danger to the public safety or the peace and this shall include an assessment of the applicant’s character, habits and general behaviour;(b)The "need" of the applicant to possess a firearm for the reasons given by him in his application.2. If the application is for a firearm for sporting purposes in that the applicants wishes to take out a "Game Licenses" and shoot for sport and the Station/Sub-County Commander is satisfied that it is a genuine application, then the application may be recommended. In this case, the question of need does not arise.3. If the application is in respect of a firearm for vermin control or crop protection involving the shooting of baboons, monkeys, snakes and small game, then the Commander shall confirm whether the applicant owns land, that he or she is troubled by the types of animals or birds he or she claims and as a result he is suffering considerable material loss of crops. The size of his/her Farm is also relevant. A man cultivating a half acre plot could not justify an application for a shot gun for vermin control.4. If the application is in respect of a person who requests a certificate for a firearm for the purpose of "self-protection", this shall be carefully investigated. Very few applications of this nature are approved, as the police are generally capable of providing protection to the public in most circumstances. In extreme cases where the circumstances of a person’s employment or duties expose him to the danger of criminal attack, he or she may be permitted to possess a weapon for personal protection.5. In granting or refusing the certificates, the licensing officers of the Central Firearms Bureau are largely dependent on the views of the Station and Sub-County Commanders and it is therefore essential that their recommendations are reasonably detailed and comprehensive.6. In the case of renewals of certificates, should the Station Commander discover that the circumstance under which the original certificate was issued no longer exist, and he or she feels that the applicant has no need for a firearm, he or she should communicate with Central Firearms Bureau requesting that the certificate should not be renewed and follow this up with a letter giving reasons.–For instance, a farmer who was originally authorized to have a 12 bore shot gun for vermin control on a large farm would not require the gun for this purpose if he or she sold the farm and moved to a town.Chapter 20
COMMUNITY POLICING
1. Obligation of the Service to promote relationship with the societyChapter 21
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
1. Fair administrative actionAppendix 21 - Categories of complaint to the Internal Affairs Unit
| Complaint | Classification | Maximumperiodbefore finaldetermination (in days) |
Chapter 22
CONDUCT OF INTERVIEWS OF CRIME VICTIMS, SUSPECTS AND WITNESSES
Chapter 23
CONTROL OF TRAFFIC AND ERECTION OF BARRIERS
APPENDIX 23 − SPEED CHECKS-PROCEDURE
With reference to paragraph 28 of this chapter the following is the method to be employed in the conducting of speed checks -(a). Stop Watch MethodDistance(i)Speed checks shall not be operated on distance of less than quarter of a mile, unless special circumstances exist, such as a school, where excessive speed shall be stopped by extreme measures.Direction method(ii). The check shall normally operate in one direction only.Method(iii)Three officers are required — one at the entrance to the check, one at the end of the check and a third officer a short distance beyond the end of the check.The first officer "A" shall signal to the second officer "B" by visual means, radio or field telephone, that a vehicle has entered the specified area; if radio or field telephone is used the vehicle number to be given. On receipt of this signal "B" shall simultaneously start his/her stop watch and stop it when the vehicle has passed the marker indicated at the end of the measured distance. He or she -shall ascertain from his/her list of times and speeds whether the vehicle was exceeding the speed limit and, if so, shall record its number, time taken and signal the third officer, "C" to stop it. "C" shall advise the driver that he or she has passed through a speed trap, inform him/her of his/her speed, record the necessary particulars and warn him/her that consideration shall be given to prosecuting him/her.(b). Following method(i). In this method the speedometer of the police vehicle used shall be tested and found correct against a stopwatch over a measured distance within,seven days of the offence. In practice, it shall be found preferable to test the speedometer after the detection of the offence.(ii). A record of the speedometer check should be entered in the vehicle log book and in the Occurrence Book, giving time, date, place, speed and result.(iii). In order to ensure as much accuracy as possible the "following" vehicle shall keep a reasonably uniform distance behind the vehicle being followed.This method is not completely satisfactory and shall not normally be used.Chapter 24
POLICE COMMUNICATION
APPENDIX 24(a) — NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE HEADQUARTERS TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES
The following telegraphic addresses are registered with the Communications Commission of Kenya.NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE HEADQUARTERSAPPENDIX 24(b) — KENYA POLICE SERVICE TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES.
The following telegraphic addresses are registered with the Communications Commission of Kenya.APPENDIX 24(c) — ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES.
The following telegraphic addresses are registered with the Communications Commission of Kenya.APPENDIX 24(d) — DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES
APPENDIX 24(e) — ADDRESSES TO BE USED IN CORRESPONDENCE
National Police Service,Inspector-General,National Police Service Headquarters,Box 30083,Nairobi.AbbreviationI.G,NPS Headquarters,Box 30083,Nairobi.When a letter is intended to go direct to the head of a department of Headquarters, excluding Security Intelligence and D.C.I it shall be addressed to:—APPENDIX 24(f) — MEDIA RELEASE
Police Officers dealing with the mediaa) Police Officers dealing with the media shall be honest fair and impartial. Police Officers shall not display anger or frustration to the media especially during interviews. REMEMBER, "THE MICROPHONE IS ALWAYS ON". Officers may not seek publicity through the media for personal notoriety.b) Police Officers shall politely respond to media requests for information as soon as practical and within the parameters outlined in this policy. Police Officers shall obtain the necessary facts surrounding a particular incident and prepare the information that can be released.c) Media releases can be either in written electronic or in verbal form. Police Officers shall make every reasonable effort to return telephone calls from media personnel.d) If an incident involves a major crime, approval for any release shall be obtained from the Inspector-General or the Deputy Inspectors-General or the Director, Directorate of Criminal Investigations.e) Formal Press Conferences shall be scheduled only with the approval of the Inspector-General or the Deputy Inspectors-General or the Director, Directorate of Criminal Investigations.f) Gazetted officers and above may whenever possible communicated with the media on factual and recent occurrences in their areas of jurisdiction.g) Junior officers below the rank of a gazetted officer shall not engage the press without express authorization by the IG or his Deputies Inspector-General. Where this happens, it shall be in the presence of a gazetted officer.Information that may be releasedh) The following information about criminal matters can be released upon request:—(a)Arrested person(s)(i)Name(ii)Age(iii)Residence(iv)Race(v)Sex(vi)Employment (optional)(vii)Marital Status (optional)(viii)Similar biographical information (optional)(b)The charge(s), its text (optional);(c)Identity of complainant (optional);(d)Amount or conditions of bail (optional);(e)Identity of arresting officer and agency (optional);(f)Duration of investigation (optional);(g)Circumstances of arrest, including;(i)Time;(ii)Place; and(iii)Other information (optional).(h)Victim(i)Age;(ii)Sex;(iii)General location (optional); and(iv)Injuries to victim (optional).(i)Requests for aid in locating evidence, a complainant, or a suspect. The identity of a suspect may be released prior to arrest, if such information shall aid in apprehending the suspect or serve to warn the public of potential danger.(j)The names of juveniles 14 and older charged with a crime (not a status offense), unless sealed by a court order following approval by the Chief or his/her designee.(k)The names of officers involved in a critical incident (released as soon as possible).(l)The number of employees or people involved in an event or investigation and the length of the investigation.Prohibited Information Releasei) If media representatives inquire about information that is known by the officer, but is deemed inappropriate for release, the officer may inform media representatives that the information shall not be released at this time.Generally, it is not appropriate to disclose or report the following information because of the risk of prejudice to the rights of an accused for a fair trial—(a)existence or contents of confessions, admissions or statements given by the defiant including any refusal to make such statement;(b)opinions concerning guilt, reputation or character of an accused;(c)results of any examinations or tests taken by an accused including refusal to take them;(d)information leading to discovery;(e)identity of witnesses or victims when clear danger to them or an ongoing investigation exists;(f)prior criminal record;(g)the identity of a crime victim or witness or any information that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy for crime victims or witnesses;(h)the identity of a juvenile under the age of 13 who is a suspect in a case subject to the juvenile court’s jurisdiction;(i)the identity of a deceased person prior to notification of the next of kin by the coroner;(j)the results of any investigative procedure (lineups, polygraphs, fingerprint comparison, ballistics tests, or other procedures). The fact that these tests have been performed may be revealed without further comment;(k)information which, if prematurely released, may interfere with the investigation or apprehension (i.e., the nature of leads, specifics of an "MO," details of the crime known only to the perpetrator and the police, or information that may cause the suspect to flee or more effectively avoid apprehension);(l)evidentiary information that may adversely affect criminal or civil proceedings, including the existence or non-existence of a confession;(m)specific cause of death, unless officially announced by the coroner;(n)the home address or telephone number of any Service employee;(o)the amount of money or monetary value of items taken during a robbery. "An undisclosed amount of money" or "items of undisclosed value" is the recommended statement;(p)information about the medical condition of an injured individual;(q)identity of any critically injured or deceased person(s) prior to the notification of the next of kin;(r)any "off the record" remarks/comments; and(s)names of individuals who are merely suspects;(i)names of juvenile suspects or defendants;(ii)social Security numbers;(iii)medical Records; and(iv)graphic images of wounds or crime scenes.Photographsj) The members of the media shall recognize the need to ensure that both freedom of speech with and a fair trial are allowed.(a)Law enforcement personnel may not pose a person in custody deliberately for purposes of media televising.(b)Media members may respond to the scene of incidents for coverage and freely photograph the scene as long as the investigation or its prosecution is not jeopardized.(c)Police Officers may take protective measures, such as securing a scene because of imminent danger of covering a body to prevent photographing or televising by the media or the public, if such measures are deemed necessary by the officer;(d)Police Officers shall not persuade victims or witnesses from not speaking to the media. However person(s) in police custody shall not be allowed to discuss the situation with media members.Media Releases (Format)k) Generally, media releases shall contain basic information about an event that answers questions concerning who, what, where, when and how. Specific information that shall be part of all media releases include−(a)Date of media release;(b)Who prepared media release;(c)Type of incident;(d)Date time and location of incident; and(e)Case Number.l) Media releases are not routinely issued on a daily or weekly basis, but shall be disseminated whenever special events occur of interest to the community and/or the media. Examples include incidents involving fatalities, major crimes, critical missing persons, and arrest of notorious or long-sought suspects, planned police operations having an impact on traffic or the community, and major traffic accidents.m) Any member of the Service who prepares a media release shall forward a copy of the release to the Public Information Officer for final distribution. Prior to dissemination, a shift supervisor shall approve all media releases by signing the original media release. Media releases shall be typed and faxed to the Public Information Officer prior to the end of the officer’s tour of duty. Supervisors/officers are encouraged to e-mail media releases if possible. If a media release is e-mailed, it shall still be faxed to the PIO prior to the end of the officer’s tour of duty.n) Generally, a description of those circumstances which are not legally privileged and which shall not prejudice the rights of suspects or interfere with an investigation shall be offered.o) Media releases shall be disseminated without partiality and in a manner that is equally available to all news media. Information shall not be withheld, delayed or selectively released to favour any particular news media. The department's Public Information Officer shall establish written procedures to implement this policy. Specific inquiries made independently by the media may be honored.p) When other public service agencies are involved in a mutual effort, the agency having primary jurisdiction shall be responsible for releasing or coordinating the release of information. In the event that the Emergency Operations Centre is activated, the Office of Emergency Management’s Public Information Officer shall have jurisdiction over the release of information.q) News releases shall be disseminated to all legitimate local news media in a way that ensures that first release information is equally available.r) Any information concerning National Police Service personnel shall not be released without the permission of the Inspector-General or his or her designee.Chapter 25
COUNSELING
Chapter 26
COURTS AND COMMITTEES OF INQUIRY
APPENDIX 26(a) — COURTS OF INQUIRY PROFORMA E
| 1. | PROFORMA "1" | |
CONVENING ORDER
The officers mentioned below shall assemble at …………………………………. onthe………………….day of………………………………………….. 20……………….,for the purpose of………………………………………………………| CHAIRMAN | ||
| MEMBERS | ||
| Signature ........................................ | ||
| Convening Officer | ||
| 2. | PROFORMA "2" | |
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COURT
Of a Court of Inquiry held at …………………….on the………………………... day of .......20...., by order of………………………………… dated the …………………………… day of 20 ………………………………………………..CHAIRMANRank………………………………………..Name ………………………………………..Appointment ………………………………………..CHAIRMAN| 3. | PROFORMA "3" | |
SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE
(To be Concise but detailed summary, of all evidence collected and recorded by the Court.)FINDINGS
(To contain the facts arising from the evidence collected and recorded by the Court and to include the fixing of responsibility if such is required by the Convening Authority.)RECOMMENDATIONS
(To contain the recommendations of the Court, i.e. actions to be taken to prevent recurrence of the incident, disciplinary or legal action to be taken against officers responsible, etc. In the case of disciplinary or legal action being recommended the properly framed charges, shall be included. In the case of damage to property, etc, recommendations may be made in regard to the proportion of the cost to be borne by the responsible officer but no recommendation of Punishment to be awarded in disciplinary action shall be made.)PROFORMA "4"STATEMENTS
Statement of ………………………………………………………………………………Residing at ………………………………………………………………….Age ……………………….Occupation………………….. Religion ……………………..Who states:-(After the statement has been recorded, if the Court or offending officer wish to cross-examine deponent, it shall be recorded in the following respective manner and questions and answers numbered accordingly.)| Cross-Examination byCourt Q and A. | ||
| No. 1 etc | ||
| Signature of deponent ..................... | ||
| Signature of Recording Officer................. | ||
Chapter 27
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND HANDLING OF EVIDENCE
Chapter 28
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PROCEDURE
Chapter 29
DISCHARGE, RESIGNATION AND RETIREMENT
Chapter 30
DISCIPLINE
APPENDIX 30(a) - TREATMENT OF DISCIPLINARY OFFENCES
| Officer empowered to inquire into offence and or toaward punishment | Officer alleged tohave committedoffence. | Punishment that may be awarded. | Appellate authority byand/or which appealsshall be first considered. | ||||
| Officer empoweredto inquire by theNPSC | Any police officerbelow the rank ofA.S.P. | Dismissal Stoppage,withholding ordeferment of salaryincrementsReprimand. | National Police Servicecommission | ||||
| AIG | Any member of theInspectorate. | Fine not exceedingone third of theofficers salary,Reprimand. | Officer senior in rankto officer imposingpunishment. | ||||
| Any subordinateofficer. | Dismissal. Reductionin rank. Stoppage,withholding ordeferment of salaryincrements. Fine notexceeding one third ofthe officer’s salary.Extra duties.Reprimand. | ||||||
| SSP | Any member of theInspectorate. | Fine not exceedingone third of theofficer’s salaryReprimand. | Officer senior in rankto officer imposingpunishment. | ||||
| Any subordinateofficer. | Reduction in rankstoppage withholdingor deferment of salaryincrements. Fine notexceeding one third ofthe officer’s salary.Extra dutiesReprimand. | ||||||
| SP | Chief Inspector | Fine not exceedingseven days’ salaryReprimand. | Officer senior in rankto officer imposingpunishment. | ||||
| Officer designatedas such by theNPSC | Any inspector otherthan a chiefInspector. | Fine not exceedingseven days’ salaryReprimand. | Officer senior in rankto officer imposingpunishment. | ||||
| Any subordinateofficer | Fine not exceedingseven days’ salaryReprimand. | ||||||
| CIP | Inspector | Fine not exceedingfour days’ salaryReprimand. | Officer senior in rankto officer imposingpunishment. | ||||
| Officer of orabove the rank ofInspector | Any subordinateofficer. | Fine not exceedingfour days’ salary.Seven extra dutiesReprimand. |
APPENDIX 30(b) - SUMMONS
Whereas a charge of having committed a disciplinary offence has been preferred before me against No....... Rank............Name ............. Station................. and whereas I have directed that an inquiry be held at ......... on the ......... day of .............., 20........, at...............o'clock in the ............ noon.Now, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 33 of the National Police Service Act (Cap. 84), I do hereby summon and require you ….……………………to attend as a witness at the said place ...............……………………….and bring with you the documents hereinafter mentioned, viz.…………............................................................……………Given under my hand at .......... on the .....................day of .............................., 20APPENDIX 30 (c) - NOTIFICATION OF DISCIPLINARY INQUIRY
D.R. No......................No............... Rank ............. Name ................TAKE NOTICE that it is proposed to hold an inquiry into an offence against discipline alleged to have been committed by you, in that:-On the ...…...... day of ………............., 20 ….............at about ............... a.m./p.m. at ................…….........you did ..........................………………......................…..…….................................................…………………..…...............APPENDIX 30(d) — FORMAT OF APPEAL
Ref............................... Date ............................Addressee.Appeal to .......………..................................................against punishment of..................................…………...by No............ Rank............... Name....................……………………………………Chapter 31
DRESS CODE REGULATIONS
APPENDIX 31(a)—NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE BADGES OF RANK AND INSIGNIA
APPENDIX 31 (b)—KENYA POLICE INSIGNIA
1. The Kenya Police Service badge consists of the “Harambee Shield" and crossed spears, surrounded by a circle bearing the words ‘Utumishi Kwa Wote” with a scroll inscribed “Kenya Police Service” below the circle as provided in diagram 31 A.Diagram 31 A
2. The Police Collar badge is a lion rampant below which is a scroll inscribed Kenya Police Service. It shall be worn on a background of dark blue cloth which shall be shaped to the outline of the badge.3. Service numerals and name tags shall be worn by officers on their dress as follows—APPENDIX 31 (c)—CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE (MALE)-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
| Badges, Cap…………………………......................... | 1 | ||||
| Badges, Collar……………………………………….. | 1 pair | ||||
| Boots, black leather……………………………….. . | 1 pair | ||||
| Buckle, Belt…………………………………………. | 1 | ||||
| Buttons Tunic small....……………………………… | 6(4) inspectorate | ||||
| Button, Tunic Medium……………………………… | 6 with support rings | ||||
| Buttons Tunic, large………………………………… | 4 | ||||
| Cap, peaked blue…………………………………… | 1 | ||||
| Coat, water proof/blue …………………………….. | 1 |
| Lanyard, blue woolen…………………………….... | 2 | ||
| Shirts, white poplin………………………………... | 2 | ||
| Shoes black leather………………………………... | 2 pairs | ||
| Tie police crested…………………………………. | 1 | ||
| whistle, metropolitan…………………………….... | 1 | ||
| Turban (where applicable)………………………... | 1 | ||
| Baton, metropolitan……………………………….. | 1 | ||
| Belt sam browne ………………………………….. | 1 | ||
| College notes……………………………………… | 1 | ||
| Certificate of Appointment……………………….. | 1 | ||
| Instruction on use of Force in Civil Disturbance … | 1 book | ||
| "Q" Stores Accounting detailed instructions pamphlet........................... | 1 | ||
| Kit bag…………………………..………………… | 1 | ||
| Pamphlet, Riot drill Training……………………… | 1 | ||
| Police note book…………………………………... | 1 |
| Badges, shoulder ………………………….......... | 2 pairs (with sufficient split pins for securing the badges) | ||
| Ag IP…………………………………………........ | 2 stars | ||
| Inspector………………………………………… | 4 stars | ||
| Chief Inspector ………………………………… | 6 stars |
| Anklets web……………………………………...... | 1 pair | ||
| Belt, web pattern 58 pattern ……………………… | 1 | ||
| Bottler water 58 pattern…………………………… | 1 | ||
| Beret blue………………………………………….. | 1 | ||
| Hat, JG……………………………………………... | 1 | ||
| Smock camouflage………………………………… | 1 | ||
| Shirts, khaki Angola……………………………… | 2 | ||
| Trousers J G 58 pattern…………………………… | 2 pair | ||
| Haversack 58 pattern……………………………… | 1 | ||
| Lanyard Khaki corded…………………………… | 1 |
APPENDIX 31 (d)—CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE ON ENLISTMENT OR PROMOTION GAZETTED OFFICERS AND INSPECTORATE (FEMALE)
CLOTHING| Badges shoulder pairs…………………………..... | 1 | ||
| Badges Cap …………………………………........ | 1 | ||
| Badges collar pairs………………………………. | 1 | ||
| Buckle, belt ……………………………………… | 1 | ||
| Button tunic large……………………………… | 3 | ||
| Buttons tunic medium……………...……………. | 7 | ||
| Buttons tunic small ……………………………… | 4 | ||
| Cap peaked blue………………………...……….. | 1 | ||
| Car coats blue……………………………………. | 1 | ||
| Epaulettes pairs………………………………….. | 1 | ||
| Corded Lanyard, dark blue ……………………… | 1 | ||
| Pin split…………………………………………... | 6 | ||
| Rings button……………………………………... | 14 | ||
| Lanyard Force colours …………………………... | 4 | ||
| Shirts while poplin……………………………...... | 4 | ||
| Shoes black pairs ………………………………... | 2 | ||
| Stockings, black nylon, pairs…………………….. | 2 | ||
| Stars, Military pattern …………………………… | 4 | ||
| Tie crested……………………………………….. | 1 | ||
| Tuflic, dark blue serge light weight……………… | 1 | ||
| ‘Whistle………………………………………….. | 1 | ||
| Cloth blue serge ………………………………..... | 31/2 | ||
| Cloth blue lane | 3 metres |
| Belt Sam Browne, complete with cross strap……. | 1 | ||
| College notes…………………………………….. | 1 | ||
| Certificate of appointment……………………...... | 1 | ||
| Bag, Kit ………………………………………..... | 1 | ||
| Handbag leather blue …………………………..... | 1 | ||
| Instructions on use of Force in Civil disturbance... ................................... | 1 | ||
| Pamphlet Anti Riot drill Training……………...... | 1 | ||
| Police note Book ………………………………... | 1 | ||
| Q Stores Accounting instruction pamphlet……… | 1 |
APPENDIX 31 (e)—CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE JUNIOR OFFICERS
GENERAL DUTIES, OTHER THAN OPERATION AREAS. - KENYA POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING AND BADGES| Badges hat………………………… | 1 | 10 years | ||
| Shoulder flashes pairs…………………… | 1 | 1 year | ||
| Belt leather black ………………………… | 1 | 4 years | ||
| Belt table Service colour……………… | 1 | 2 years | ||
| Boots ankle…………… | 1 | 2 years | ||
| Buckle Belt S .0. for leather belt . ................... | 1 | 10 years | ||
| Force colour ……………………… | 1 | 10 years | ||
| Buttons Tunic large………………… | 4 | 10 years | ||
| Buttons Tunic medium………… | 7 | 10 years | ||
| Caps peaked…………… | 1 | 2 years | ||
| Covers cap peaked…........ | 1 | 2 years | ||
| Coats water proof……………………………. | 1 | 4 years | ||
| Identification number ………………………. | 1 | 10 years | ||
| Jersey, blue………………………………….. | 1 | 2 years | ||
| Lanyard woollen blue……………………….. | 2 | 1 year | ||
| Pins split for hat badges…………………….. | 1 | 10 years | ||
| Rings Button……………………………....... | 17 | 5 years | ||
| Shirts light blue…………………………….... | 3 | 1 year | ||
| Shirts white …………………………………. | 2 | 2 years | ||
| Trousers Navy Blue ………………………… | 4 | 1 year | ||
| Socks, woollen Blue………………………… | 3 | 1 year | ||
| Ties, cotton black …………………………… | 1 | 1 year | ||
| Tunic Navy Blue long sleeves……………… | 1 | 2 years | ||
| Whistle ……………………………………… | 1 | 10 year | ||
| Berets blue ………………………………….. | 1 | 1 year | ||
| Baton, Metropolitan ………………………… | 1 | 10 years |
| Book, pocket note …………………………... | 1 | 1 year |
| Certificate of appointment ………………….. | 1 | 10 years |
| Manual, police………………………………. | 1 | 10 years |
| Anti Riot, drill, pamphlet……………………. | 1 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31 (f)— SCALE OF ISSUE JUNIOR OFFICERS OPERATION AREAS-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
In addition to general duty scale, officers on transfer to the operation areas, shall be issued with the following additional items of Kit which shall be withdrawn on being transferred out of these areas:| Anklets, web 58 pattern…………...….. | 2 pairs | 1 year |
| Attachments, Brace 58 pattern ……….. | 1 pair | 4 years |
| Belts, web 58 pattern………………….. | 1 | 2 years |
| Beret, Blue………………...………… | 1 | 1 year |
| Braces, Normal 58 pattern ……………. | 1 | 2 years |
| Capes, Poncho ………………………… | 1 | 2 years |
| Hats, JG …………..…………………… | 1 | 1 year |
| Smocks, Camouflage…….…………… | 1 | 2 years |
| Straps, shoulders 58 pattern…………… | 1 pair | 2 years |
| Trousers, jungle green………………… | 3 pairs | 1 year |
| Bags, Kit canvas ……………………… | 1 | 2 years |
| Bottles, water pattern 58 pattern ……… | 1 | 5 years |
| Covers water bottle, 58 pattern………... | 1 | 2 years |
| Haversacks, 58 pattern………………… | 1 | 4 years |
| Matchets 38 cm……………………….. | 1 | 4 years |
| Nets, Mosquito ……………………....... | 1 | 1 year |
| Pouches, 58 pattern………………......... | 1 | 2 years |
| Scabbards Matchet …………………..... | 1 | 4 years |
| Tins, Mess …………......…………….... | 1 | 5 years |
| Bags sleeping ……………………......... | 1 | 2 years |
| Belt stable blue……………………….. | 1 | 2 years |
| Coat waterproof Khaki ………………... (or fawn coat) | 1 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31 (g)—SCALE OF ISSUE JUNIOR OFFICERS GENERAL SERVICE UNIT
CLOTHING AND BADGES| Anklets, web 58 pattern…………...….. | 2 | 1 year |
| Badges, hat ……………………………..... ……….. | 1 | 10 years |
| Belt stable blue…………………………… | 1 | 2 years |
| Beret, Maroon………….………………… | 1 | 1 year |
| Badges, shoulder………………………… | 1 | 10 years |
| Boot, ankle, Black……………………… | 2 | 1 year |
| Boots, jungle green……………………… | 1 | 1 year |
| Belt, web 58 pattern …………………….. | 2 | 1 year |
| Backing plates Head Badge ……………... | 1 pair | 5 years |
| Braces, web, normal……………………… | 1 pairs | 2 years |
| Braces, web, attachment 58 pattern ……… | 1 | 2 years |
| Cape, poncho …………………………… | 1 | 5 years |
| Canvas, shoes brown……………………... | 1 | 2 years |
| Greatcoat, khaki………………………….. | 1 | 4 years |
| Hats jungle green………………………..... | 1 | 4 years |
| Holster 58 pattern……………………….... | 1 | 1 year |
| Jersey, Khaki …………………………….. | 1 | 2 years |
| Lanyard, Khaki, cotton…………………… | 1 | 4 years |
| Lanyard, blue woollen …………………… | 1 | 5 years |
| Pouches, basic 58 pattern ……………….. | 1 | 2 years |
| Smocks, camouflage …………………....... | 1 | 2 years |
| Shirts,/Angola …………………………… | 1 | 1 year |
| Socks, woollen green…………………… | 3 | 1 year |
| Shoulder 58 pattern ……………………… | 1 | 1 year |
| Trousers, jungle green…………………... | 1 | 1 year |
| Whistle………………………………….... | 1 | 10 years |
| Blankets G S.......................... | 2 | 1 year |
| Brushes, boot......................... | 1 | 2 years |
| Blankets, L W......................... | 1 | 2 years |
| Bag Kit, Canvas....................... | 1 | 2 years |
| Carrier water bottle 58 pattern.......... | 1 | 2 years |
| Certificate of appointment........................ | 2 | 10 years |
| Field dressing................................... | 1 | 1 year |
| Frog bayonet 58 pattern.................................... | 2 | 4 years |
| Haversack web 58 pattern................................ | 1 pair | 4 years |
| Kit boxes................................ | 1 pairs | 5 years |
| Matches, 38 Cm..................... | 1 | 4 years |
| Nets Mosquito.................................. | 1 | 1 year |
| Polish boot, tins.................................... | 1 | 1 year |
| Soap washing, bars............................ | 9 | 1 year |
| Scabbards matchet............................... | 1 | 4 years |
| Tins, mess set....................................... | 1 | 5 years |
| Water bottle 58 pattern...................... | 1 | 5 years |
APPENDIX 31 (h) — SCALE OF ISSUE JUNIOR POLICE BAND - KENYA POLICE SERVICE
| Button, Tunic large....................................... | 5 | 10 years |
| Button Tunic medium................................... | 4 | 10 years |
| Button, Tunic small....................................... | 4 | 10 years |
| Tunic Royal Blue woollen gaberdine, long sleeves ......... | 1 | 3 years |
| Trousers Dark Blue woollen serge............... | ||
| with red stripes 5cm wide............................. | 1 | 3 years |
| Cummerbund, Red with sash....................... | 1 | 3 years |
| Shoes, black................................................ | 1 | 1 year |
| Socks, black................................................ | 2 | 1 year |
| Badges, hat................................................. | 1 | 10 years |
| Belt, white with chrome fittings, rectangular buckle with Police Crest............................. | 1 | 5 years |
| Badges, Band.............................................. | 1 | 5 years |
| Shoulder Wing........................................... | 1 | 2 years |
| Dress, cord (Gold)...................................... | 1 | 2 years |
| Collar, dogs............................................ | 1 | 10 years |
| Guard, case leather....................................... | 1 | 5 years |
| Band, 2 inches wide cap, Police colours ...... | 1 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31 (i)—CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE SUBORDINATE MARINE POLICE OFFICERS-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING| Badges hat | 1 | 10 years |
| Badge coxswam | 1 pair as required | 10 years |
| Boots black | 1 | 2 years |
| Cap, navy type with ribbon ‘Kenya Police Colours | 1 | 2 years |
| Cap cover white | 1 | 2 years |
| Hosetops, blue | 1 pair | 1 year |
| Jersey, blue woolen | 1 | 1 year |
| Lanyard, blue woolen | 1 | 1 year |
| Oil skin, black | 1 | 4 years |
| Overalls, blue | 1 | 1 year |
| Plimsoles, white | 1 | 4 months |
| Shirts, Navy blue | 3 | 18 months |
| Long white drill | 4 | 1 year |
| Shoes, black | 1 | 2 years |
| Souwester hat | 1 | 4 years |
| Stockings, blue | 3 pair | 1 year |
| Whistle, metropolitan | 1 | 10 years |
| Baton, Metropolitan | 1 | 10 years |
| Belt, black | 2 | 5 years |
| Blankets G.S | 2 | 2 years |
| Kitbox | 1 | 5 years |
| Brush boots | 1 | 2 years |
| Certificate of appointment | 1 | 10 years |
| Field Dressing | 1 | - |
APPENDIX 31 (j)—SCALE OF ISSUE JUNIOR WOMEN POLICE OFFICERS-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING AND BADGES| Badges hat | 1 | 10 years |
| Bag sling leather, Blue | 1 | 5 years |
| Buttons, Tunic large | 3 | 10 years |
| Buttons, Tunic medium | 7 | 10 years |
| Cappeak | 1 | 2 years |
| Covers, cap peak | 1 | 1 year |
| Cape, blue lined | 1 | 4 years |
| Identification number | 2 | 10 years |
| Pullover, blue "V" neck | 2 | 2 years |
| Lanyard, woollen blue | 2 | 1 year |
| Pins spilt for hat badges | 1 | 10 years |
| Ring Button | 10 | 5 years |
| Shirts, poplin white working | 3 | 1 year |
| Shirts, poplin white full dress | 1 | 2 years |
| Socks, blue nylon for working dress | 1 | 1 year |
| Socks, blue nylon for working dress | 2 | 1 year |
| shoes black | 1 | 2 years |
| Boots Military | 1 | 1 year |
| Skirts, Terylene dark blue | 2 | 1 year |
| Skirt, dark blue serge | 1 | 2 years |
| Tunic, dark blue serge | 2 | 1 year |
| Tie, black | 1 | 1 year |
| Whistle | 1 | 10 years |
| Belt stable Force colour | 2 | 2 years |
| Blankets G.S | 2 | 2 years |
| Book pocket note | 1 | 1 year |
| Boxes kit | 1 | 4 years |
| Brushes, boot | 1 | 2 years |
| Certificate of appointment | 1 | 10 years |
| Field dressing | 1 | 1 year |
| Manual Police | 1 | 10 years |
| Anti Riot drill pamphlet | 1 | 10 years |
| Polish, shoes black tins | 12 | 1 year |
| Soap, washing bars | 9 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31 (K)—SCALE OF ISSUE JUNIOR K9 UNIT-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING AND BADGES| Anklet, web 58 pattern | 1 | 1 year |
| Badges, hat | 1 | 10 years |
| Belt web 58 pattern | 1 | 2 years |
| Belt stable blue | 1 | 2 years |
| Beret, blue | 1 | 1 year |
| Boots, leather black | 2 | 2 years |
| Coat, water, proof blue | 1 | 4 years |
| Hats jungle green | 1 | 1 year |
| Identification number | 1 | 10 years |
| Jersey, khaki | 1 | 2 years |
| Lanyard, khaki | 1 | 1 year |
| Overalls, blue | 2 | 1 year |
| Pm split for hat badge | 1 | 10 years |
| Shirts, Angola | 3 | 1 year |
| Socks woolen blue | 3 | 1 year |
| Smocks, Camouflage | 1 | 2 years |
| Trousers, J.G | 3 | 1 year |
| Whistle | 1 | 10 years |
| Coat waterproof Khaki | 1 | 4 years |
| Book pocket note | 1 | 1 year |
| Certificate of appointment | 1 | 10 years |
| Holster revolver 58 pattern | 1 | 2 years |
| Pouches anunon, web 58 pattern | ||
| for revolver | 1 | 2 years |
APPENDIX 31 (1)— SCALE OF ISSUE POLICE AIRWING ALL RANKS–NATIONAL KENYA POLICE SERVICE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
| Badges, hat | 1 | 10 years |
| Badges, rank, set | 1 | 10 years |
| Belts, stable force colour | 1 | 1 years |
| Beret blue | 1 | 1 year |
| Cap, peak | 1 | 2 years |
| Coat, waterproof khaki | 1 | 4 years |
| Hat, jungle green | 1 | 2 years |
| Lanyard, woollen/force colours as appropriate | 1 | 2 years |
| Pullover khaki | 1 | 2 years |
| Shirts, khaki poplin | 4 | 1 year |
| Shoes, safari, pairs | 1 | 1½ years |
| Trousers approved material | 4 | 1 year |
| Smock camouflage | 1 | 3 years |
| Scut flying Helicopter pilots | 2 | 2 years |
| Whistle | 1 | 10 years |
| Wings force pilots | 2 | 2 years |
ORDER OF DRESS
As directed by Director National Police Service Airwing based on the above listed scale.APPENDIX 31 (m)—SCALE OF ISSUE JUNIOR OFFICERS TRAFFIC PERSONNEL–KENYA POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT| Sleeves, white....................... | 1 | 1 year |
| Reflective jacket................. | 1 | 2 years |
| Reflective vest.............................. | 1 | 2 years |
| Covers, peaked cap, white......... | 2 | 1 year |
MOTOR-CYCLISTS
| Reflective jacket................ | 1 | 2 years |
| Goggle, motor cycle.................. | 1 | 2 years |
| Helmet, crash......................... | 1 | 4 years |
| Gauntlet, motor cycle............... | 1 | 1 years |
| Breeches, khaki cord................ | 2 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31 (n)—SCALE OF ISSUE CADET CORPS-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT| Jackets reflective……………………. | 1 | 1 year |
| Vests reflective ……………………… | 1 | 1 year |
| Belts white ………………………… | 1 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31 (0)—SCALE OF ISSUE CIVILIAN STAFF SKELETON UNIFORM-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS| Badges, cap ............................. | 2 | 10 years |
| Belt leather ............................ | 1 | 4 years |
| Beret blue ............................…. | 1 | 1 years |
| Boots Ankle leather black ........ | 1 | 2 years |
| Brushes boot ............................ | 1 | 2 years |
| Buckle belt S.O. ........................ | 1 | 10 years |
| Button Tunic Medium ................. | 7 | 10 years |
| Lanyard blue ............................. | 1 | 1 year |
| Pins split for hat badges .............. | 1 | 4 years |
| Shirts blue .............................. | 1 | 1 year |
| Socks navy grey ......................... | 1 | 1 year |
| Trousers dark blue ..................... | 1 | 1 year |
| Whistle ................................... | 1 | 10 years |
APPENDIX 31 (Q) — SCALE OF ISSUE CIVILIAN STAFF SKELETON UNIFORM - KENYA POLICE CLOTHING RECIPIENT
| Overall (dungarees)......Mechanic .………. | 2 | 1 year |
| Drivers (Junior Police officers)….... | 1 | 10 years |
| Armourers ................................. | 2 | 1 year |
| Dust coats khaki Foreman (white drill)…. | 2 | 1 year |
| Storeman …..…................................... | 2 | 1 year |
| Cook ............................. | 2 | 1 year |
| Armourers .........…………...................... | 2 | 10 years |
| Telecom Technician. ….......................... | 2 | 1 year |
| Dress Royal blue Terylene material.…. | 3 | 1 year |
| White Head cloth with service colorsstripes..…………… ……….. | 3 | 1 year |
| Belt, waist with police colours .......... | 1 | 5 years |
| Shoes, black (as for police officers) … | 2 pair | 1 year |
| Badges ................................................ | 1 set | 1 year |
| Cape, blue woollen serge ................. | 1 | 4 years |
| Dress, white .....................………….... | 3 | 1 year |
| Head cloth, white with service stripes..……… | 3 | 1 year |
| Belt, waist with police colors | 1 | 5 years |
| Shoes, as per K.R.N. ......................... | 2 pairs | 1 year |
| Apron, white ...................................… | 3 | 1 year |
| Badges of rank .................................. | 1 set (according to rank) | |
| Cape, blue serge ................................ | 1 | 4 years |
Appendix 31 (p) - ORDER OF DRESS-GENERAL DUTY POLICE OFFICER
Ceremonial Dress – Gazetted and InspectorateMidnight blue- Serge tunic round neck with service color ribbon- Trouser.- Skirt (alternative for women)- Cap peak blue- Gorge’s boot- Socks medium blue- T-shirt- Medals and name tag- Aiguillettes on right shoulder for SAIG and DIGNB:1. Patrol Dress as above- Silver strip on trouser- Sam Browne belt- white gloves- Sword scabbard, knot and frog by ASP and above on parade.2. Mess dress- Midnight blue trouser- Mess jacket- Cummerbund- Shirt white with soft collar- Tie service colors -bow- Cap peak blue- Socks medium blue- Medals minitures- Name tagAppendix 31 (q)-Ceremonial Dress–Other Ranks
Midnight blue- Tunic round neck with Service color ribbon- Trouser- Skirt (alternative for women)- Cap peak blue- Military boots black- T-shirt- Medium blue socks- Service color belt- Badges of rank as appropriate- Medals and name tag- Service numeralAppendix 31 (r)-Working Dress - Gazetted and Inspectorate
Medium blue- Tunic (Senior Officers)-for members of inspectorate and above- Shirt- Trouser- Skirt (alternative for women)- T-shirt- Blue beret- Jacket- Patrol jacket- Multipurpose/Stable service color belt- Great coat- Rain coat- Permanent shine shoes- Lanyard Service color ASP and above- lanyard blue Corded Inspectorate- Whistle- Name tag and medalsAppendix 31 (s)-Working Dress-Other Ranks
Medium blue- Trouser- Skirt (alternative for women)- Shirt- T-shirt- Beret blue- Pullover- Patrol jacket- Great coat- Rain coat- Socks blue- Multipurpose belt- Service color belt (alternative for women)- Military boot black- Lady shoe black- Lanyard blue single- Whistle- Medals and name tag- Service numeralAppendix 31 (t)-Working Dress Operation Area-Gazetted and Inspectorate
Jungle green- Camouflage jacket- Shirt officer’s- Trouser- Beret blue/jungle hat- Fawn rain coat- Cape poncho- Lanyard service color for ASP and above- Lanyard corded- Belt jungle green (alternative - Service color belt stable ASP and above)- Whistle- Military tactical boots/safariAppendix 31 (u)-Working Dress Operation Area–Other Ranks
Jungle green- Jacket camouflage- Jersey- Trouser- T-shirt- Angola shirt(JG)- Berret Blue/Hat jungle- Socks- Military boots black/ Tactical boots- Lanyard khaki single- Fawn/rain coat- Great coat- Belt jungle green- Cape poncho- Webbing equipment 58 Pattern-CompleteSERVICE SERGEANTThe Service sergeant at Kenya Police Headquarters, National Police College Kiganjo Campus, Regional and Formation headquarter shall wear the following order of dressAPPENDIX 31 (v)—MARINE POLICE-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
1. FULL DRESSCap, navy type, with white top and ribbon.Kenya Police".Blouse, white with blue edging.Long white drill.Belt, white.Lanyard, blue woollen corded for officers and police colour for SPs and above.Whistle, metropolitan.Boots, black.2. WORKING DRESSCap, navy type, with white top and ribbon.“Kenya Police”.Sou'wester hat, blue (as required).Blouse, white with blue edging.Long white drill.Belt, white.Whistle, metropolitan.Lanyard, blue, woolen as for full dress for officers.Shoes, black (shore duty only).Plimsoles, white (for duties a float).3. WORKING DRESS-NIGHTCap. navy type, with White top and ribbon."Kenya Police".Sou'wester hat, blue (as required).Jersey, blue.Long khaki drill.Belt, white.Lanyard, blue, woolen as for full dress for officerWhistle, metropolitan.Shoes, black (shore duty only).Plimsoles, white (for duties a float)4. GENERAL DUTIESShore for duties when a launch is laid up, etc. Working dress shall be worn as laid down in Appendix 31(t)(i) paragraph 2. (G.D.)APPENDIX 31 (w)—K9 UNIT-KENYA POLICE SERVICE
1. FULL DRESSAs for G.S.U. except that blue beret shall be worn in place of maroon, plus holster web pouch ammo web.2. WORKING DRESSAPPENDIX 31 (x)—GENERAL SERVICE UNIT
1. FULL DRESSBeret, maroon.Tunic round neck drap green with unit colour ribbon.Trousers, woollen Angola drap.Socks, O.J.G.Boots, military.Lanyard, blue corded.Whistle.Belt stable blue (sam browne for officers).Chevrons black.Medals or medal ribbons (as ordered).2. WORKING DRESSBeret maroon.Shirt, khaki, Angola.Trousers J.G.Socks, greenBoots, military.Lanyard, khaki corded.Whistle.Belt web 58 pattern.Smocks, J.G. (as necessary).Jersey khaki (as necessary).Chevron black (cloth badges for officers).3. MARCHING ORDER: -APPENDIX 31(y)—ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE DRESS REGULATIONS
1. The insignia in use in the Administration Police Service, badges of ranks, scale of issue of clothing and equipment, the orders of dress, and the makeup and description of dress, are as provided in these Appendixes.2. (1) The order of dress on various functions shall be according to the nature of the event.
2. The Administration Police button bears a lion with a scroll inscribed Administration Police. The buttons are in two sizes; large and medium.3. Name tags shall be worn by all Administration Police officers and other ranks on their dress as follows—ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE ORDER OF DRESS, CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE
APPENDIX 31(aa): - ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE ON ENLISTMENT OR PROMOTION TO GAZETTED OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF INSPECTORATE
A. FULL DRESS - CEREMONIAL DRESS CLOTHING/BADGE| Item of Clothing/Badge | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Cap badges | 2 | 2 years |
| Aiguillettes golden for AIG and above | 1 | 2 years |
| Peaked cap c/w two oak leaves gold braid for SAIG and DIG | 1 | 2 years |
| Peaked cap c/w one oak leaves gold braid CP and AIG | 1 | 2 years |
| Peaked cap c/w gold braid (plain) ASP – SSP | 1 | 2 years |
| Cap badge AP cloth - SSP and above | 2 | 1 year |
| Cap badge AP (metallic gold coated) ASP & SP | 2 | 1 year |
| Cap badge AP (metallic silver coated) for members of Inspectorate | 2 | 1 year |
| Pins split for hat badges | 2 | 10 years |
| Jacket gabardine and trouser/skirt | 2 | 5 years |
| White shirt | 2 | 1 year |
| Maroon tie with AP logo | 2 | 5 years |
| Brown and Black shoes/ ladies shoes (permanent shine) for ASP and above | 2 | 1 year |
| Black shoes/ladies shoes (permanent shine) for members of inspectorate. | 2 | 1 year |
| Brown swagger cane for ASP and above | 1 | 5 years |
| Black swagger cane for members Inspectorate | 1 | 5 years |
| Gloves white | 2 | 5 years |
| Lanyard Service colours for ASP and above | 2 | 2 years |
| Lanyard twisted maroon for members of inspectorate | 2 | 2 years |
| Buttons gold medium for ASP and above | 10 | 10 years |
| Buttons gold large for ASP and above | 4 | 10 years |
| Rings button | 14 | 10 years |
| Buttons silver medium for members of inspectorate | 10 | 10 years |
| Buttons silver large for members of inspectorate | 4 | 10 years |
| Ceremonial gorgets (oak leave gold strip for AIG and above on maroon background) | 2 | 2 years |
| Ceremonial gorgets (twisted gold strip) for CP on maroon background) | 2 | 2 years |
| Ceremonial gorgets (straight gold strip) for SSP on maroon background) | 2 | 2 years |
| Sam brown belt | 1 | 5 years |
| Whistle metropolitan | 1 | 10 years |
| Military sword complete with frog and scabbard (as required) | 1 | 10 years |
| Jungle green socks | 2 | 2 years |
| Medals or medal ribbons and nametag (as ordered) | According to issue | |
| Item of Clothing/Badge | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Cap badges | 2 | 2 years |
| Black George boots (permanent shine) for ASP and above | 2 | 1 year |
| Black Wellington boots (permanent shine) for ASP and above | 2 | 1 year |
| Black officers and ladies shoes (permanent shine) for ASP and above | 2 | 1 year |
| Suede boot (safari boots) | 2 | 1 year |
| High ankle leather boots | 2 | 1 year |
| Black officers shoes for members of Inspectorate | 2 | 1 year |
| Swagger cane (brown) for ASP and above | 1 | 5 years |
| Swagger cane (black) for members of inspectorate | 1 | 5 years |
| Jungle green trouser | 2 | 1 year |
| Jungle green skirt | 2 | 1 year |
| Angola Shirt | 2 | 1 year |
| Black Woolen Beret | 2 | 1 year |
| Fawn /raincoat | 1 | 5 years |
| stable belt officers | 2 | 2 years |
| jungle green belt | 1 | 2 years |
| Cap badge AP cloth for SSP and above | 2 | 2 years |
| Cap badge AP (gold ) ASP and SP | 2 | 2 years |
| Cap badge AP ( silver) members of inspectorate | 2 | 2 years |
| Pins split for hat badges | 2 | 10 years |
| Jersey camouflage | 1 | 2 years |
| Jacket camouflage | 1 | 2 years |
| gorgets (oak leave gold strip) for AIG & SAIG on maroon background) | 2 | 2 years |
| gorgets (twisted gold strip) CP on maroon background) | 2 | 2 years |
| gorgets (straight gold strip) for SSP on maroon background) | 2 | 2 years |
| Jungle green socks | 2 | 1 year |
| Whistle metropolitan | 1 | 5 years |
| Lanyard Service colours for ASP and above | 2 | 2 years |
| Lanyard maroon twisted for members of inspectorate | 2 | 2 years |
| Jungle combat trouser and jungle combat shirt | 2 | 2 years |
| AP T-shirt | 2 | 1 year |
| Jungle hat | 1 | 2 years |
| Medals or medal ribbons and nametag (as ordered) | According to issue | |
| Equipment | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Baton metropolitan | 1 | 5 years |
| Belt sam browne, complete with cross strap | 1 | 5 years |
| Certificate of appointment | 1 | As necessary |
| Instruction on use of force in civil disturbance | 1 book | 5 years |
| "q" stores accounting detailed instructions pamphlet | 1 | 5 years |
| Kit | 1 | 10 years |
| Pamphlet, riot drill training | 1 | 5 years |
| Handbag leather black (ladies) | 1 | 5 years |
| Administration police note book | 1 | As necessary |
| Brief case Brown for ASP and above | 1 | 5 years |
| Brief case Black for members of inspectorate | 1 | 5 years |
APPENDIX 31(ab): ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE ON ENLISTMENT OR PROMOTION FOR JUNIOR OFFICERS (APC – S/SGT)
A. FULL DRESS - CEREMONIAL DRESS CLOTHING/BADGE| Item of Clothing/Badge | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Jacket grey material | 2 | 2 years |
| long trouser grey material | 2 | 2 years |
| White shirt | 2 | 1 year |
| White gloves | 2 | 5 years |
| Peak cap APs | 1 | 2 years |
| Pins split for hat badges | 2 | 10 years |
| Tie maroon APS logo | 1 | 5 years |
| Swagger cane for NCOs (black) | 1 | 5 years |
| Caroline belt | 1 | 5 years |
| Whistle metropolitan | 1 | 5 years |
| Lanyard Service colours for ASP and above | 2 | 2 years |
| Pins split for hat badges | 2 | 2 years |
| Tie maroon APS logo | 1 | 5 years |
| Swagger cane for NCOs (black) | 1 | 5 years |
| Caroline belt | 1 | 2 years |
| Whistle metropolitan | 1 | 5 years |
| Lanyard single maroon | 2 | 2 years |
| High Ankle leather boots – men/ladies | 2 | 2 years |
| Ladies shoes | 2 | 2 years |
| Button silver for AP (Medium) | 10 | 10 years |
| Button silver for AP (Large) | 4 | 10 years |
| Rings button | 14 | 10 years |
| Jungle green socks | 2 | 1 year |
| Maroon sash for SGTs and S/SGTs | 1 | 2 years |
| Medals or medal ribbons and nametag (as ordered) | According to issue | |
| Item of Clothing/Badge | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Cap badges metallic (silver) | 2 | 2 years |
| Woolen Beret black | 2 | 1 year |
| Pins split for hat badges | 2 | 10 years |
| Angola shirt | 2 | 1 year |
| Long trouser jungle green | 2 | 1 year |
| skirt jungle green | 2 | 1 year |
| Maroon belt | 1 | 2 years |
| Jungle green belt | 1 | 2 years |
| Lanyard single maroon | 2 | 2 years |
| Whistle metropolitan | 1 | 5 years |
| Ladies shoes | 2 | 2 years |
| Jungle green socks | 2 | 1 year |
| High Ankle Leather boots – men/ladies | 2 | 2 years |
| Camouflage jacket | 1 | 2 years |
| Green Jersey | 1 | 2 years |
| AP T-shirt | 2 | 1 year |
| Jungle hat | 1 | 2 years |
| Medals or medal ribbons and nametag (as ordered) | According to issue | |
| Equipment | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Baton metropolitan | 1 | 5 years |
| Certificate of appointment | 1 | As necessary |
| Instruction on use of force in civil disturbance | 1 book | 5 years |
| "q" stores accounting detailed instructions pamphlet | 1 | 5 years |
| Kit | 1 | 10 years |
| Pamphlet, riot drill training | 1 | 5 years |
| Administration police note book | 1 | As necessary |
| Ladies Handbag (black) | 1 | 5 years |
APPENDIX 31(ac): ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE OPERATION DRESS FOR ALL OFFICERS/ WORKING DRESS CLOTHING/BADGE AND EQUIPMENT FOR BORDER POLICE UNIT, RAPID DEPLOYMENT UNIT AND ANTI-STOCK THEFT UNIT JUNIOR MOBILE, MOUNTED, TRACKERS AND SYCES
| Equipment | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| AP Cap Badge | 2 | 2 years |
| Jungle green belt | 1 | 2 years |
| Camouflage Boots | 2 | 2 years |
| High ankle leather boots men/ladies (black) | 2 | 2 years |
| Dessert boot | 1 | 2 years |
| Ladies shoes | 2 | 2 years |
| Woolen beret black | 2 | 1 year |
| Pins split for hat badges | 2 | 10 years |
| Jungle green trouser/skirt | 2 | 1 year |
| AP T-shirt (camouflage) | 2 | 1 year |
| Jungle hat | 1 | 2 years |
| Peaked cap camouflage | 1 | 2 years |
| Fawn coats water proof (rain coat) | 1 | 5 years |
| Jungle green Jacket | 1 | 2 years |
| Camouflage/green Jersey | 1 | 2 years |
| Lanyard maroon single/twisted maroon/service colours | 2 | 2 years |
| Angola Shirt | 2 | 1 year |
| Jungle Green Socks | 2 | year |
| Cap poncho | 1 | 5 year |
| Whistle | 1 | 5 years |
| Camouflage shirt and trouser/Combat uniform | 2 | 2 years |
| Face veil – Jungle green | 1 | 2 years |
| Ballistic Combat Helmets | 1 | 5 years |
| Ammunition pouches/magazine carrier | 1 | 5 years |
| 11 year Breeches, Riding khaki cord (mounted personnel only) for ASTU | 1 | 5 years |
| Identification Number for ASTU | 1 | 5 years |
| Plates, backing for ASTU | 1 | 5 years |
| Split pins for numerals for ASTU | 1 | 5 years |
| Smock camouflage for ASTU | 1 | 5 years |
| Bottles, water pattern 58 pattern | 1 | 5 years |
| ASTU, RDU and BPU shoulder badge | 2 | 2 years |
| Medals or medal ribbons and nametag (as ordered) | According to issue | |
| Equipment | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Tactical Helmets | 1 | 5 years |
| Web belt Pattern 90 | 1 | 5 years |
| Camel bag | 1 | 2 years |
| Sleeping bag | 1 | 5 years |
| Camp bed | 1 | 5 years |
| Knee pad | 1 | 2 years |
| Elbow pad | 1 | 2 years |
| Roll mat | 1 | 2 years |
| Mess tin | 1 set | 5 years |
| AP Notebook | 1 | As necessary |
| Kit box | 1 | 10 years |
| Compass | 1 | 5 years |
| Mosquito net. | 1 | 5 years |
| Frog bayonet 58 pattern | 1 | 4 years |
| Braces attachment 90 pattern | 1 | 5 years |
| Covers water bottle, 58 pattern | 1 | 2 years |
| Haversacks, 58 pattern | 1 | 4 years |
| Machete 38 cm | 1 | 4 years |
| Scabbard machete | 1 | 4 years |
| Holster 58 pattern | 1 | 4 years |
| Certificate of appointment | 1 | As necessary |
| Equipment | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Bag, canvas | 2 | 2 years |
| Bags sleeping | 1 | 2 years |
| Blanket G.S | 2 | 2 years |
| Blanket LW | 1 | 2 years |
| Books, pocket note | 1 | 1 year |
| Bottle water 58 pattern | 1 | 5 years |
| Boxes, kit | 1 | 5 years |
| Brushes, boot | 1 | 2 years |
| Braces attachment 58 pattern | 1 | 2 years |
| Braces, normal 58 pattern | 1 | 2 years |
| Certificate of appointment | 1 | 10 years |
| Cords, P/T single | 1 | 1 year |
| Carrier, water bottle 58 pattern | 1 | 2 years |
| Field dressing | 1 | 1 year |
| Havesack 58 pattern | 1 | 4 years |
| Mess tins, sets | 1 | 5 years |
| Net, Mosquito | 1 | 2 years |
| Polish boots black tins | 12 | 1 year |
| Strap, shoulder L & R/H 58 pattern | 1 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31(ad):
1. OPERATION DRESSAPPENDIX 31 (ae)—SCALE OF ISSUE CIVILIAN STAFF SKELETON UNIFORM–ADMNINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE
CLOTHING RECIPIENT| Item of Clothing | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Overall (dungarees) Mechanic | 2 | 1 year |
| Drivers (Junior Police officers) (overall) | 1 | 1 year |
| Armourers (overall/dustcoat) | 2 | 1 year |
| Dust coats khaki Foreman (white drill) | 2 | 1 year |
| Storeman (dust coat) | 2 | 1 year |
| Cook (chef's whites) | 2 | 1 year |
| Telecom Technician (dust coat/overall) | 2 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31(af): ADMINISTRATION POLICE NURSING STAFF
1. KENYA REGISTERED NURSE| Item of Clothing/Badge | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Dress Royal blue Terylene material | 3 | 1 year |
| White Head cloth with Service colors stripes | 3 | 1 year |
| Belt, waist with Administration Police colours | 1 | 5 years |
| Shoes, black (as for police officers) | 2 pair | 1 year |
| Badges (as required) | 2 set | 1 year |
| Cape, black woollen serge | 1 | 4 years |
| Item of Clothing/Badge | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Dress, white | 3 | 1 year |
| Head cloth, white with Service colour stripes | 3 | 1 year |
| Belt, waist with Administration Police colors | 1 | 5 years |
| Shoes, as per K.E.C.H.N | 2 pairs | 1 year |
| Apron, white | 3 | 1 year |
| Badges of rank (as required) | 2 set | 1 year |
| Cape, black serge | 1 | 4 years |
APPENDIX 31(ag)— ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SCALE OF ISSUE FOR SERVICE BAND
A. CLOTHING/BADGE| Item of Clothing | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| AP Peaked cap | 1 | 2 years |
| Lanyard(service colours/twisted maroon/single) | 1 | 2 years |
| Button large | 12 | 5 years |
| Button medium | 4 | 5 years |
| White cotton Jacket | 1 | 2 years |
| Black stripped white and maroon trouser 5cm wide | 1 | 2 years |
| Coma Belt Sash | 1 | 5 years |
| Shoes, black | 1 | 2 years |
| Socks, jungle green | 2 pairs | 1 year |
| AP Cap Badge /Cloth according to rank | 1 | 5 years |
| Shoulder Wing | 2 pairs | 2 years |
| Dress, cord (maroon) | 1 | 2 years |
| Guard, case leather | 1 | 5 years |
| Band, 2 inches wide cap, AP Police Service colours | 1 | 2 years |
| Plume | 1 | 2 years |
| Aiguillettes for IP and above | 2 | 2 years |
| Epulates for IP and above | 2 | 2 years |
| Drum major’s Sash | 1 | 2 years |
APPENDIX 31(ah)— ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE CLOTHING SCALE OF ISSUE FOR SERVICE ADVOCATES
| Item of Clothing/Badge | Scale of Issue | Duration |
| Black gown | 1 | 5 years |
| white neck band(Collarette) | 1 | 5 years |
| Black Suit | 2 | 1 year |
| Advocates wig | 1 | 5 years |
| White shirt | 2 | 6 months |
| Black shoes | 2 | 1 year |
APPENDIX 31 (ai)—SCALE OF ISSUE-ADMINISTRATION POLICE SERVICE AIRWING ALL RANKS
| Clothing and equipment | ||
| Cap badges | 2 | |
| Badges of rank | 2 pairs | |
| Stable belts | 2 | |
| Black beret | 2 | |
| Cap peaked | 1 | |
| Fawn coat, waterproof khaki | 1 | |
| Jungle hat | 1 | |
| Lanyard, woolen/force colours | 1 | |
| Pullover camouflaged | 1 | |
| Safari boot | 2 | |
| Camouflage jacket | 1 | |
| Scat flying helicopter pilots | 2 | |
| Whistle | 1 | |
APPENDIX 31(hh)—THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE, DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT BADGE
[L.N. 208/2020, s. 11.]Chapter 32
ESCORTS, PATROL AND GENERAL DUTIES
Chapter 33
EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY (EXHIBITS, LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY)
Chapter 34
EXAMINATIONS AND PROMOTIONS
APPENDIX 34(a) — SYLLABI FOR ALL EXAMINATIONS OF THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Examination and PromotionTABLE I| A | B | C | D | E |
| Examination | Rank of officers required or permitted to Sit examination. | Qualifications bestowed byexamination. | Period allowed before penalty imposed forfailing to qualify. | Nature of penalty liable to be imposed on expiry of period shown in column D. |
| 1.Service EnglishExamination | Constables. | Qualifies officer tosit for the PoliceLaw examination. | No time limit. | A officer shall not sit for Police Law Examination until he or she has either;(a) passed the Service English Examination; or(b) been granted exemptionthere from (see table II) |
| 2.Police LawExamination | (i) Junior officers who—(a) have passed or beenexempted from theService EnglishExamination; and(b) have been confirmedin their appointment,(ii) Inspectorate on direct appointment to theService.(iii) Inspectors on transferfrom other Services. | (i) Qualifies for considerationfor promotion to the rank of Inspector.(ii) Qualifies for consideration forconfirmation in the permanent andpensionable’ establishment.(iii) Qualifies forconsiderationfor increment.(iv) Qualifies forconsiderationfor promotionto the substantiverank ofInspector. | (i) No time limit,(ii) 2 years(iii) 2 years(iv) 2 years. | (i) No penalty for Juniorofficers.(ii)(a) Officer cannot beconfirmed and, his/herprobationary appointmentmay ultimately be,terminated (b) Incremental penalty.(c) Further promotions deferred.(iii)(a) Incremental penalty.(b) Further promotion deferred.(iv) Reversion to substantiverank or termination ofservice in public interest. |
| 3. The GazettedOfficers’Examination. | (i) AssistantSuperintendents ofPolice who havebeen appointed bythe national PoliceService Commission(ii) Superintendent ofPolice (on transferfrom anotherService). | (i) Qualities forconsideration forpromotion to thesubstantive rankof Superintendent,(ii) Qualifies forincrement and/orpromotion. | (i) 2 years(ii) 2 years | (i) (a) Reversion to Substantive rank.(b) Termination of service inpublic interest.(ii) (a) Incremental penalty.(b) Further promotion deferred.(c) Termination of appointment in public interest. |
| 4. TransportInspectorate. | (i) Junior officers who:-(a) have passed or beenexempted from theService EnglishExamination.(b) are establisheddrivers.(c) have been confirmedin their appointment, | (i) Qualities forconsideration for promotion to the rank ofInspector withinthe Transport Branch.(ii) Qualifies forconsideration forpromotion tosubstantive rank of Inspector within TransportBranch. | (i) No timelimit.(ii) 2 years. | (i) No penalty for Juniorofficers.(ii) Reversion to substantiverank or termination ofservice in public interest. |
| 5.CommunicationsInspectorate. | (i) Junior officers who:-(a) Passed or beenexempted from theService EnglishExamination.(b) passed the appropriateCommunicationsexamination andbeen confirmed intheir appointment.(c) Acting Inspectors. | (i) Qualifies forconsideration forpromotion to the rank of inspector within CommunicationsBranch. | (i) No timelimit.(ii) 2 years. | (i) No penalty for JuniorOfficer.(ii) Reversion to substantiverank or termination ofservice in public interest. |
| A | B | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
| Examination | Venue | Subjects & timing | NO. ofquestions | Maximummarks | Passmarks | Set by | Marked by | Publication | Exemption |
| 1. ServiceEnglishExamination | As declaredby County/Unit Commanders. | APRIL-DECEMBER.Dictation30 mmGrammar45/ mmComprehension45minComposition. lhr | 8 questions | 100 | 55 | RESPECTIVECOLLEGES | RESPECTIVECOLLEGES | County/UnitWeeklyOrders. | Officersinpossession ofKSCE orKCE witha pass inEnglishlanguage.GraduatefromrecognizeduniversitiesLawgraduates. |
| 2. Police LawExamination | As declaredby County/Unitcommanders. | February andAugust(a) Penal Code.(b) CriminalProcedureCode, 2009.(c) EvidenceAct, 2009.(d)StationAdministration and PracticalWork.(e) Local Acts. | 8 questionsper paper.Candidate to answer 5. | 100 perpaper. | 55% perpaper | RESPECTIVECOLLEGES | RESPECTIVECOLLEGES | County/UnitWeeklyOrders. | See para2 (a)above. |
| 3. TheGazettedofficers .4.Examination. | KenyaPoliceCollege | MAY ANDNOVEMBER1st day(i) ServiceAdministration(ii) FinancialAccounting.(iii) StoresAccounting.2nd day.(i)Administrationof Law.(ii)AppreciationOrganizationand Planning | 5questions | 100perpaper | 55%perpaper | RESPECTIVECOLLEGES | RESPECTIVECOLLEGES | Results shallbe notified toCounty/UnitHeads byServiceHeadquarters. | Seepara 2(a)above. |
| Examination | Venue | Subjects&timing | NO. ofquestions | Maximummarks | Passmarks | Set by | Marked by | Publication | Exemption |
| 4.TransportInspectorateexamination. | ServiceHeadquartersNairobi. | FEBRUARYANDAUGUST1. TechnicalPrincipals.2. StationAdministrationand Practicalwork.3. Movementof vehicles andrelatedmatters. | 8 questions,twocompulsory.Candidatesto answerany 3 out oftheremaining6. Same asforG.D.I.P.8 questions,2compulsoryandcandidatesto answerany 3 out oftheremaining6. | 100 | 55 | CTO | By aBoard tobenominatedby CTO. |
| Personnel | County Selection | DepartmentalRecommendations | Headquarters Selection | Promotion |
| (i) Generalduties, DCI,Transport,Communications,GSU & PoliceBand. | Having received anallocation ofcourses vacanciesfrom ServiceHeadquarters,County/UnitCommander, afterobtaining theadvice of theCounty/Unit Board,shall select suitablecandidates to attendthe appropriatepromotional courseat the Kenya PoliceCollege. | To be sent to CommandantKenya Police College onform P.137 together withcopy of minutes ofCounty/UnitPromotion Board. | On the conclusion of thecourse the headquartersService promotion board shallexamine candidates’ coursereports and submitrecommendation to theInspector-General. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| (ii) CID,Transport andCommunications. | Recommendationsby PCIO, PTO, coto be submitted tothe DepartmentalHead who shallhold PromotionBoard from thosenominated. | Departmental Head toforward recommendationto Service Headquarters,together with thecandidate’s Sub-Countypersonal File and ServiceRegister and the originalminutes of the Board. | Examination of Board’sminutes, candidate’s recordand other relevant materialand recommendations to theInspector-General byHeadquarters Servicepromotion board. Note:-Inview of Possibility of transferto general duties, it isdesirable that candidatesshould attend appropriatecourse at K.P.C. beforequalifying for promotion. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| Personnel | County Departmental | Course Reports | Board Interview | Promotion |
| (i) GeneralDuties andD.C.I | (a) Having passed all subjects in the Police LawExamination(b) Having passed aptitude test at appropriate level.(c) Having passed County/Unit promotion Board, selected candidates to attend promotion course at K.P.C | Recommendations to besent to K.P.C. on P.137together with a copy ofCounty Promotion Board minutes. Course Reportsand recommendations byCommandant togetherwith County/Unit Commanders’ report to Headquarters Servicepromotion board. | Interview by HeadquartersService promotion board at the Police College, S.O. (A) 3 Service Headquarters to act as Secretary. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| (ii) Band | Recommendation by Presidential Escort Commander to Service Headquarters. | Recommendation onP.174 | Interview by Headquarters Service promotion board. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| (iii) GeneralService Unit(G.S.U) | Unit Board to select suitable candidates to attend promotion course at the Units Training School. Shall have passed aptitude test at required level and all subjects in Police Law Examination. | Course report togetherwith Commandant’sService promotion board. | Interview byHeadquarters Service promotion board.S.O.(A)3, ServiceHeadquarters to act as secretary. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| (iv) TransportandCommunications | (a) Having passed allsubjects in therequisite specialistPolice LawExamination.(b) Having passed theaptitude test atappropriate level.(c) Recommendationfrom County /Unitcommander toCTO/CCO. ChiefTransport or ChiefCommunicationsOfficer recommendsto ServiceHeadquarters. Note:In view of possibilityof transfer to generalduties, it is desirablethat candidatesshould attend aS.O.LP course atK.P.C beforequalifying for CountyBoard. | Specialist course or K.P.Ccourse reports andrecommendations onP.174 by CTO/CCO toHeadquarters Servicepromotion board togetherwith minutes of UnitPromotion Board. | Interview byHeadquarters’ servicepromotion board. SO(A) 3, ServiceHeadquarters to act assecretary. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| Personnel | County/Departmental Recommendations. | Reports Required. | Board Interview | Promotion |
| (i) General duties(including K.P.Cand G.S.U) | Recommendation by County or Unit Commander toService Headquarters. | Form P.174 (seven copies)together with minutes ofCounty/Unit PromotionBoard. | Interview by HeadquartersService promotion board. S.O (P)3 to act as Secretary. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| (ii) D.C.I,Transport andCommunications.- | Recommendation by Departmental Heads to Service Headquarters. (Recommendations in respect of officers serving in Counties/Units shall be forwarded to Departmental Heads through County or Unit Commanders who shall endorse their own recommendations). | Form P.174 (seven copies)together with minutes ofCounty/Unit PromotionBoard. | Interview by HeadquartersService promotion board with the Head of the specialist Branch in attendance. S.O. (P) 3 to act as Secretary. | |
| (iii) Band. | Recommendation by Prescott Commander to Service Headquarters. Form P.174 (seven copies) | Interview by HeadquartersService promotion board with Prescott Commander in attendance. S.O. (P) 3 to act as Secretary. | Promotion byInspector-General. |
| Personnel | County/DepartmentalRecommendation | Interview | CourseReports | Public Service Commission Interview | Promotion |
| (i) AII officersincludingSpecialists | Recommendation byCounty or UnitCommander toService Headquartersfrom those who haveattended supervisorycourse or overseas orwho are academicallyor otherwiseconsidered suitable(seven copies of p.7and pen pictures inrespect of eachcandidate signed bythe County/UnitCommanderpersonally required)Recommendation byCounty/Heads ofDepartment inrespect of their staffshall be sent toDepartmental Headthrough the County/Unit Commander forendorsement andsubmission byDepartmental Headto Service Head. | Interview by headquarterspromotion Board toselect suitablecandidate for furthertraining at the K.P.C | Supervisorycourse/K.P.C/Overseascourse reportsand recommendation byCommandantrespectivecolleges toInspector-General forsubmission tothe NationalPolice ServiceCommission | Interview byNational PoliceService Commission | The Public Service Commission approves promotion subject to thecandidate.a) assessing the Gazetted Officers examination; andb) giving satisfactory services as acting Superintendent.(ii) |
| (ii) Nursingstaff | Promotion of the staff employed at the Utumishi Hospital shall be subjected to the candidate passing therequisite examination qualifying for advancement and shall be by the Inspector-General or ServiceCommission as the case may be. Views of the Medical officer of the hospital shall be taken into consideration | ||||
| (iii)G.S.U. | Unit Bard to selectsuitable candidates toattend appropriatepromotion course atthe Unit TrainingSchool. | Recommendation by DirectorGeneral Service Unit toService Headquarterstogether with appropriatepromotional course reportand original Board minutes,Personal Files Registers. | Examination of Board’s minutescandidate’s record and otherrelevant material andrecommendation to theInspector-General byHeadquarters Service promotionboard. | Promotion byInspector-General ofPolice. | |
| (iv) Band | Presidential EscortUnit to select suitablecandidate to attend appropriatepromotion courses atNPSC. | Recommendation by PrescottCommander or CommandantNPSC in respect of Corps of Drums to Service Headquarters together withthe candidates’ Sub-County Personal File and Service Register. | Examination of candidate’srecord and other relevantmaterial and recommendation to the Inspector-General byHeadquarters Service promotionboard. | Promotion byInspector-General of Police. |