The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja speaking at a past event / FILE GovernmentThe National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed as fake a document circulating on social media claiming to announce the appointment of new Officers Commanding Stations (OCSs) for police stations across Nairobi.
The Service cautioned the public against sharing or relying on the document, saying it did not originate from the NPS.
The viral list, titled "Appointment of Nairobi OCSs," purports to announce transfers and appointments of officers to more than 30 police stations in the capital, including Central, Pangani, Kilimani, Buruburu, Embakasi, Lang'ata, Gigiri, Karen and Kayole.
It also falsely claims that Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat is among those listed.
NPS urged Kenyans to disregard the document and rely only on official communication channels for information regarding police appointments and transfers.
The Service warned against the creation and circulation of false information, saying misinformation has the potential to mislead the public and undermine confidence in official institutions.
The fake document has since been stamped 'fake' by the National Police Service to caution the public against its circulation.
This is even as the National Police Service (NPS) established new specialised police formations under its amended organisational structure on July 31, in a move aimed at strengthening policing, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing service delivery across the country.
The changes were announced in a gazette notice issued by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
The new formations are the Nairobi Metropolitan Police, the Judiciary Police Unit, the Quick Response Unit and the Kenya Police Marine Unit.
The Nairobi Metropolitan Police will coordinate policing and security operations across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area to address the region's security challenges and support integrated law enforcement.
The Judiciary Police Unit was established to enhance security within the Judiciary by providing dedicated protection for courts, judicial officers, court users and judicial facilities.
The Quick Response Unit will serve as a rapid deployment team to respond to emergencies, high-risk incidents and other situations requiring immediate police intervention.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Police Marine Unit will strengthen security and law enforcement along the country's coastal waters, lakes and other inland waterways, supporting efforts to combat marine crime, improve water safety and safeguard Kenya's maritime interests.
According to the National Police Service, the new formations form part of broader reforms under the amended organisational structure aimed at modernising policing, improving coordination among specialised units and strengthening the Service's capacity to respond to emerging security threats.
