President William Ruto proceeds to inspect a guard of honour during the 50th GSU passing-out parade in Utawala, September 18, 2026. /PCSPresident William Ruto presided over the 50th General Service Unit Pass-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi 'B' Campus in Utawala, Nairobi, on September 18.
The ceremony marked the completion of a rigorous nine-month training programme for the new cohort and coincided with the opening of the GSU Embakasi Healthcare Centre, which will serve officers and their families.
Among the senior government and security officials who attended were Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy IG Eliud Lagat and DCI Director Mohamed Amin.
Ruto encouraged the newly trained officers to serve with courage, discipline and dedication while recognising the weight of the responsibility entrusted to them.
He urged them to remain committed to protecting Kenyans despite the dangers they face, including injuries, trauma, separation from their families and the risk of death in the line of duty.
President William Ruto arrives at the GSU training college in Utawala. /PCS
President William Ruto is received by senior security officers on arrival at the GSU training college in Utawala. /PCS
President William Ruto is welcomed by military clergy on arrival at the GSU training college in Utawala. /PCS
President William Ruto steps on the presidential dais for the national anthem. /PCS
President William Ruto is requested to inspect a guard of honour during the 50th GSU passing-out parade in Utawala, September 18, 2026. /PCS
President William Ruto proceeds to inspect a guard of honour.
President William Ruto inspects a guard of honour.
Families watch the spectacle during the 50th GSU passing out parade in Utawala. /PSC
Graduating GSU officers
Graduating GSU officers
President William Ruto inspects the guard of honour at GSU passing-out parade.
Graduating troops march past the presidential dais during GSU's passing-out parade.
Graduating troops march past the presidential dais during GSU's passing-out parade.
President William Ruto honours a graduating GSU officer during the 50th graduation ceremony in Utawala. /PCS
President William Ruto opens the new GSU Embakasi Healthcare Centre which will serve officers and their families.
The new GSU Embakasi Healthcare Centre will serve officers and their families.
